1. Terrorism: The Islamic Solution
Shaker Elsayed
Secretary General
Muslim American Society (MAS)

2. Terrorism
Creating an atmosphere of fear by applying or employing violence against innocent civilians to achieve political, ideological or religious objectives

3. War Vs. Terrorism Waged by a state Carried by an army
Governed by Int’l laws
Controllable to a degree
Massive miseries
Relative time & place
Targets military assets
Conditionally allowed
By a state or a group
By clandestine groups
No laws to govern
Uncontrollable
Horrific fears
No time/place limits
Targets civilians
Prohibited

4. Sources of Terrorism Ideological:
- Religious & Political Strives (Domestic/International)
- Nationalist, Religious & Political Fanaticism
Circumstantial:
- Oppression & Tyranny - Injustices
- Military Rules - Violent Dictatorship
- Torture of prisoners - Occupation
- Military Courts for Civilians
- Lack of Political and other Freedoms
Drug Trafficking

5. Forms of Terrorism State Terrorism: - Domestic (against own people)
- International (against neighbors/other states)
- Military Occupation
- Military Quos, Military Regimes
Group Terrorism:
- Violent Political, Militant, Religious & Nationalist Groups
- Drug Traffickers

6. Islamic Protections Against Terrorism-1
Prohibition of Extremism in Faith
Prohibition of Conspiracy
Prohibition of Treason and Betrayal
Prohibition of Forced Conversion
Prohibition of Aggression
Prohibition of Occupying another land or Imposing Rule
The means must be as honorable as the End

7. Islamic Protections Against Terrorism-2
Prohibition of Killing Civilians During War
Preference of Dialogue, Forgiveness, and Peaceful Resolutions to Conflict
Prohibition of Drugs
Prohibition of Suppression and Deprivation of Freedoms
All people are from one father and one mother

8. Islamic Protections Against Terrorism-3
Prohibition of Transgression and Oppression, and Prohibition of Silence about or Support for Transgression
Rights of POW’s and Prisoners
Rights of Ambassadors and non-Muslim Minorities

9. When is War Justified? Eliminating Injustices Responding to Aggression
Protecting the Weak
Eliminating Occupation
Defending Freedoms (religion, occupation, ideology)

10. Who Declares War and How?
Elected Muslim Ruler with Authority
Conditions for the Decisions:
Advice and Consent of People’s Representatives
Utilizing all avenues of a peaceful solution
Giving Sufficient Warning
Preparing
Fulfilling Islamic conditions for war

11. Islamic Laws Violated on September 11th
Fatwa
Islamic Legal System
Political Authority
Shura/Consultation
Rights of Civilians
Breach of Treaties and International Laws
Premeditated Murder
Treason, conspiracy, betrayal
Property Rights
Sanctity of lives for all peoples

12. Fundamental Islamic Values
Religion
Life/Soul
Sanity
Mercy
Honor/
Progeny
Property
Justice
Freedoms

13. Life & Soul Life is God’s Gift (Divinely Protected & Sacred)
Killing ANY Innocent Soul is Prohibited
Killing one is Killing all
Suicide & Revenge killing are Prohibited
Restrictions on Abortion
Due Process & Rules For Capital Punishment
Jihad/War Rules & Restrictions
Reconciliation is Virtuous

14. Mercy “Mercy to the Worlds” Purpose of Creation and Revelation
“The Merciful, The Compassionate”
Divine Mercy is for the Merciful Only
Mercy Between Family and Kens
Mercy Between all neighbors
Societal Mercy (Poor, Needy, stranded..)
Mercy to Animals and the Environment

15. Justice A Divine Creed The Purpose for Prophets and Revelation
The Foundation of Peace, Social & World
Testimony and Justice (Witness & Suspect)
Injustice is a Grave Sin
Justice for All and on All
Justice is as Old as the Truth
Innocence, Proofs and Due Process

16. Islamic Solution-1 Ideological
Teaching Islam in its comprehensive understanding
Freedoms for Muslim scholars and thinkers
Addressing the roots of terrorism in the media
Dialogue between the East and the West
Focusing on conflict resolutions in troubled areas
Replacing Ideological Imposition with Ideological Exchange

17. Islamic Solution-2 Political
Freedom of the press, publication, and assembly
Freeing political prisoners
Increasing punishment for torture of prisoners
Ending support of dictatorships
Requiring countries to abide by international law
Supporting the right to self determination
Denying any country or group illegitimate gains

18. Islamic Solution-3 Political Political freedoms for peoples
Supporting educational and health programs and institutions in the third world
De-politicizing foreign aid
Ending the veto era
Addressing Political Grievances

19. Muslim American Society (MAS)
Q & A
Shaker Elsayed
Secretary General
Muslim American Society (MAS)