Book Quote by Sadakat Kadri
“I spoke to my father - my father's from Pakistan and he's also a lawyer - I said to him, "Well what does the Shari'a say?" And he said, "Well, of course it doesn't justify suicide bombs," but he didn't seem to know where the Shari'a came from or what it was all about. The more I asked people in my family as well as friends, the more I realized that there seemed to be widespread ignorance in the Muslim community. And that's something which I actually found to be the case over the next two and a half, three years I spent writing the book.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Terrorist: The Inside Story of al-Qaeda, Sadakat Kadri, 2005
He describes family discussions revealing widespread ignorance of Sharia law among Muslims, prompting his research.
In simple terms: Many Muslims lack basic knowledge of Sharia, leading to misconceptions.
Key Takeaway
Seek accurate religious education.
Themes
religion
ignorance
family
misconception
education
Mood
concerned
inquisitive
Type
educational
exploratory
When to use this quote
- family dialogue
- community education
- author research
Key Concepts
Sharia
Islamic law
knowledge gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources can improve understanding of Sharia?
- How does misinformation spread in communities?
A Different Perspective
Ignorance may be due to complex historical contexts, not just lack of education.
