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'''Islamic terrorism''' is a form of [[terrorism]] by those whose motivations are rooted in extremist interpretations of [[Islam]]. <ref>[http://www.reference.com/search?q=Islamist+terrorism Reference.com;"Islamic terrorism"]</ref> Over 25% of terror-related attacks of violence in 2007 were caused by those self-identifying as "Islamic", according to the [[United States Government]].
'''Islamic terrorism''' is a form of [[terrorism]] by those whose motivations are rooted in extremist interpretations of [[Islam]]. <ref>[http://www.reference.com/search?q=Islamist+terrorism Reference.com;"Islamic terrorism"]</ref> Over 25% of terror-related attacks of violence in 2007 were caused by those self-identifying as "Islamic", according to the [[United States Government]]. Islamic terrorists use verses from the Qur'an to justify their actions (see below). Islamic terrorism is imprinted strongly [[Anti-Americanism|Anti-American]] and [[Anti-Zionism|Anti-Zionist]].
== The Roots of Terror ==
== The Roots of Terror ==
According to the [[National Counterterrorism Center]], the Islamic State of Iraq (aka al-Qa’ida in Iraq), more than any other subnational group, claimed they conducted attacks with the highest casualty totals. <ref>[http://wits.nctc.gov/report /crot2007nctcannexfinal.pdf National Counterterrorism Center, 2007 Report]</ref>
According to the [[National Counterterrorism Center]], the Islamic State of Iraq (aka al-Qa’ida in Iraq), more than any other subnational group, claimed they conducted attacks with the highest casualty totals. <ref>[http://wits.nctc.gov/report /crot2007nctcannexfinal.pdf National Counterterrorism Center, 2007 Report]</ref>
===Qur'an Verses that endorse toerrorism===
== al-Qaeda ==
===Qur'an Verses that endorse terrorism===
Al-Qaeda, or "the base" was founded by [[Osama bin Laden]] and [[Ayman al-Zawahiri]] in [[Afghanistan]] during the 1980's.
*[2:191]: "And kill them wherever you overtake them and expel them from wherever they have expelled you, and fitnah is worse than killing."
*[8:55]: "Indeed, the worst of living creatures in the sight of [[Allah]] are those who have disbelieved, and they will not [ever] believe "
*[47:4]: "So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens. That [is the command]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allah - never will He waste their deeds."
== Organizations ==
The best known islamic terror organization is [[Al-Qaeda]], or "the base". It was founded by [[Osama bin Laden]] and [[Ayman al-Zawahiri]] in [[Afghanistan]] during the 1980's. There are, however, numerous other terror groups including [[Islamic Jihad]], [[Hamas]] and the [[Shia]] [[Hezbollah]]. The [[Islamic State]] is seen as the most brutal organization, even al-Qaeda distances from it.<ref>http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26016318</ref>
==See Also==
==See Also==