Faith Quote by John Price
““If one thinks like the Jihadists, one understands their actions, past, present, and future, from the belief that Muhammad has demanded: “I command by Allah to go fight all the people of the world until they confess there is no God but Allah, and I am his messenger…” (From the Hadith, recorded by Sahih Al-Bukhari, Islam and Terrorism, Dr. Gabriel).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Islam and Terrorism by Dr. Gabriel, 2018
Understanding extremist ideology requires studying its religious texts and interpretations.
In simple terms: Study texts to grasp extremist motives.
Analyze sources critically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counter‑terrorism policy
- academic research
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑textual factors drive radicalization?
- How can societies address root causes of extremism?
Over‑reliance on texts can ignore socio‑political factors.