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Chapter IV
"Islam's Holy War"

OR "War on Terrorism" take your pick!

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The Threat Of Islam

In order to understand the full extent of the threat posed by the Radical Islamic Muslim's, one has to understand the chronology of the Islamic threat. It's a threat chronicled by a brutal history of warfare initiated by Radical Islamic's for nearly 2000 years.

This subchapter delves deeply into the brutal history of that portion of Islam, that history has recorded. There is no clear means to quantify or to create percentages down through the ages, by which we can differentiate between the radical aspect of Islam, vs. the alleged peaceful Muslims.

We do know, that by and large, the vast majority are not radical, yet they typically sit on the sidelines and express little or no descent. We do recognize, that the radical element views dissension within the ranks very harshly. So harsh, that a dissenter is considered an infidel, or no better than a bible toting Christian. They are scorned, yet tolerated by the fundamentalists. It seems intimidation quiets any scorn quickly. Nice, really nice!!!

Radical Fundamentalist Islam

The Radical Fundamentalist element in Islam staunchly dictates that the teachings of Mohammed the Prophet, must be followed to the letter. Any defiance is not tolerated.

Here-in lies the problem. A certain portion of the Koran records passages alleged to have been preached by Mohammed. In actuality, they are nothing short of being horrific. The tenets are rather straight forward, demanding his followers of Islam to seek out infidels where ever they are, and very simply kill every last one of them,,, "brutally" I might add.

This subchapter chronicles the evolving nature of Islamic sects and organizations through the ages. There is a ebb and flow to the radical movements.

Presently al-Qa-eda, a movement founded by Osama bin Laden in the 80's, is as radical as any other through the ages. At some point in time, al Qa-eda will waffle into the unknown, while others will rise. It's the nature of things. Al Qa-eda is his organization, while Wahhabism captures his spiritual beliefs. Subscribers learn a great deal about Wahhabism and other radical elements within Islam.

Islamic and Muslim terms & definitions

Unfortunately westerners have a difficult time understanding news reports regarding Islam and Muslim issues, primarily due to a lack of understanding of key terms and phrases. I have included a fairly comprehensive directory of the most frequently used terms. For example, the following is a sample of terms from the directory, just to give you an idea:
  • Allah
  • Ayatollah
  • Fatwa
  • Islam
  • Jihad
  • Koran
  • Muhammad
  • Qur'an
  • Ramadan
  • Gog
  • Magog
  • Hajj
  • Imam
  • Intifada
  • Islam
  • Jannah
  • Jihad
  • Salah Prayers

Islamic Leaders and Powerful Figures

This subchapter is much like the prior. Rather than terms etc., this section presents an overview of some of the key leaders and shakers throughout the more troublesome element of Islam, the radical fundamentalist element. The nature of this section is dynamic and changes often. Our online version which is dynamic covers this topic in-depth. Within this overview, the important point is to remember, the Muslim world is controlled by religious figures, unlike a secular societies comprising most of the world.

Militant Groups and Organizations

Without an understanding of terms, grasping an accurate understanding is not possible. To a lesser extent, understanding who the players are is important. In online version this section, I present a rather in-depth overview of the various militant groups and organizations. The following is thoroughly covered online:

Radical Islamic Groups:

  • al-Qa'ida
  • Taliban (see also subchapter on Sects)
  • Hizbullah (Party of God)
  • HAMAS and Palestinian War For Islam
  • Islamic Group and War (Egypt)
  • Army of Islam (Algeria)
The Situation of the Combatants After Afghanistan War * Radical Jewish Groups Leftist and Nationalist Groups
  • People's Front Army for the Liberation of Palestine
  • People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine
  • Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine
  • Ebu Nidal Organization

Islamic Sects, Cults and Movements

Now that we know the terms, the leaders and their groups, and understanding of the various Islamic sects, cults and movements, will round out your information base. The following sects and cults are discussed in depth in our online publication:
  • Wahhabi Movement
  • The Taliban Movement
  • Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK or MKO)organization
  • Sunni sect
  • Shiite sect
  • Kharijis sect
  • Druze sect
  • Alawi sect
  • Ismali sect
  • Ahmadiyyah sect
  • Sufi sect
  • Salafism (related term)
  • Sufism (related term)

Author's comment: Sorry to interrupt but there is an important message at the end of this section, which I encourage you to read.

Is It The End Times Holy War?

I'm not a Biblical scholar, I'm a journalist. My research for this chapter presented me with truck loads of material, much of which was organized into an end times scenario. I'm continuing to be troubled for the very same reason that I began to write this publication. I feel a quickening of events. Something feels very wrong. I researched and scoured for days and weeks on end to find sufficient material to learn, in order to prepare and write these subchapters, with some fashion of credibility. As I scanned hundreds of websites, I stopped and learned from dozens. What I learned added fuel to the fire of my troubled frame of mind. I'm not crazy, just concerned, troubled and perhaps very scared. Every one of my chapter titles, at the conclusion of my research, revealed one basic concept. Mankind is blindly racing toward a catastrophic collision with fate. My conclusion is very simple. I do believe we have entered a sequence of events (a quickening some call it), which will ultimately place man squarely in the center of a final war between good and evil. The end times war. But then, you may interpret things otherwise. That's how things work.

"Terrorism" Islam's Tactical Strategy Of Choice

In order to define and understand “Terrorism” as a weapon of choice, we examine closely seven (7) separate conditions, the author deems essential in order to establish a clear understanding. The seven factors interrelate forming a matrix. The matrix is actually the definition of Islamic Fundamentalist Terrorism.

Terrorist Objectives

In this subchapter on Objectives, I have prepared a cast of impact issues, with regard to terrorist attacks and their individual outcomes and objectives. But first, I ought to capsulize the terrorist's objectives into a main theme. The theme behind all their actions is world wide dominance of Islam. To accomplish their long-term objective, certain short-term objectives need to be met. First, they want to crush the United States. Second, they demand all survivors to convert to Islam. The third and final objective is, to kill all those “infidels” who will not convert. Worldwide and absolute Islamic dominance is their only true and ultimate objective. Convert or die. That is the overture offered to millions over the last 2000 years, during a seemingly continuous Jihad to dominate with Islam.

Terrorist Targets

Terrorist's tactical objectives in order to be met, must first have a pool of tactical targets. In this sub-chapter, we examine a number of vulnerable targets.

As a reminder, we are dealing with a rule-book titled "No-Holds-Bared". All attacks must provide an outcome, which advances the movement toward the ultimate objective, complete Islamic dominance. As a result of their No-Hold-Bared approach, we can expect anything and everything from our Islamic enemy.

I liken our enemy to a predator in the wild. As a predator, Islamic terrorists seem to very very careful not to squander their assets by striking with marginal chances of success. A as predator, they hold their assets until they are relatively sure they won't be wasted.

To clarify, we need to segmentize the field of battle. Remember, we're talking about a global Jihad "Holy War". There are various combat zones, which by the nature of the local situation, dictates what sort of value assets are judged to possess. In a setting such as Iraq. assets can be squandered, with maniacal suicide bombers. To employ that strategy outside of the middle east would spell disaster. So, in most battle zones, Islamic leaders choose to use their assets very cautiously. This in one of the reasons, terrorist attacks have not occurred in the US since 911. They are being very careful, not to squander an opportunity. Therefor, unlike Iraq, an attack in the US or elsewhere in the world would be planned to have a major impact, perhaps catastrophic.

Terrorist Weapons

I briefly reviewed the structural aspect of Objectives and Targets. Now we examine, which weapons are available in a specific combat zone. Which weapons (assets) meet the criteria for the zone. Is the zone one in which extreme planning is needed, with exceptionally frugal use of assets? Again, to watch network news, terrorist attacks seem random in nature. Many are, these are the nuisance strikes. When it comes to the deep impact catastrophic strikes, much planning and careful preparation is exercised. If the targets and objectives warrant, the terrorist group might plan any number of simultaneous strikes. 911 and the Spanish railway attacks are examples of carefully designed and executed multiple strikes carried out simultaneously. In Spain several strikes failed. Even though some failed the overall attack succeeded, as many targets were hit, the objectives were met. Overall success was due by and large to the successful design, planning and execution of multiple simultaneous attacks.

In this subchapter, we identify a number of weapons, from drinking water to aircraft. These everyday items and processes in the hands of a clever and patient terrorist, allied with a competent cell or group of followers, can become a catastrophic weapon.

The Big Three
Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Weapons

Three subchapters in a row describe the horror of three specific weapons, chemical, biological and nuclear. Because their commonness lies in their individual horrific potential, as Weapons of Mass Destruction [WMD], I will present them together in this short preview.

In each of the subchapters, “WMDs” are reviewed in depth. Each agent of destruction is unique and complex. Take Chemical Weapons as an example. Some attack the respiratory system. Others attack the central nervous system. Some are very difficult to dispense, while others are especially easy. Some can be made in the home, while others require the most sophisticated chemical labs available, as well as highly skilled chemists (evil chemists I might add). Some are relatively easy to handle, while others are potentially unstable and are exceptionally dangerous to handle and transport.

The US has already experienced a very very mild biological attack. I don't need to remind my readers of the near paralyzing effect it had in the Virginia, and DC area. The US mail system was adversely effected and still is. Can you image the depth of economic woes the US would experience, if a really powerful biological attach occurred and was successful enough to kill tens of thousands???

Regarding nuclear weapons, I also wrote a whole chapter on the subject of nuclear proliferation, the increase and spread of nuclear capability. In this subchapter, we examine the differences between various types of nukes. The degree of difficulty in acquiring the material, equipment, technology and construction. Then of course a terrorist needs to transport the bloody thing to it's target. That's no easy task. Lots of clever scheming and planning is needed, as well as a whole bucket full of luck.

Summation Of Dangers Plus Preparedness Options

"Islam's Holy War" Dangers to You and Your's

Each of the following terrorist activities could create severe social, economic and survival related dangers. Dangers presented throughout the chapters of this publication should be anticipated to have a probability of occurring. The following specifics describing potential attacks could create catastrophic changes in the life style of every reader. This is no joke folks, read and absorb and take measures to prepare.

Hate Laws are being pushed by certain groups and organizations. Terrorists do not want US citizens to be talking about them at all. They are working with affiliated straw groups to lobby for Hate Laws. If successful, you will not be able to discuss things like the violent past of Islamic fundamentalists over the last 1500 years etc..

Dirty Bombs produce low levels of destructive, as nuclear devises they are designed to spread significant amounts of nuclear debris emitting deadly radiation throughout a localized area. Although the radiation is deadly and will contaminate the local area indefinitely, the real purpose is TERROR. A few of these dirty bombs going off in strategically located targets within the US would paralyze Americans with fear. The result would be a significant interruption of daily activities throughout the US, followed by severe economic ramifications.

Nuclear Attack - small suitcase style if properly positioned for maximum destruction, maximum casualties and maximum psychological impact, could create chaos throughout the US. Multiple simultaneous attacks could render the US a paralyzed nation with Martial Law enacted nationwide.

Nuclear Attack - large scale if placed within a major US city would render it uninhabitable indefinitely, aside from the fact it no doubt would kill hundreds of thousands immediately and even more over time due to injury and radiation poisoning. Multi city attacks could cause the US to declare WAR on one or more nations. The bottom line is, the World would never be the same, from that single moment on.

Nuclear Fallout - from a nuclear attack The size of the bomb and the altitude above ground of the explosion as well as the prevailing wind direction would dictate the amount of down wind fallout. Heavy winds at altitude would carry the fallout hundreds of miles within hours. In a few days it could cross from the west coast to the east, raining fallout along it's path.

Electric Grid Attack could bring about darkness to large portions of the nation, lasting days, weeks and perhaps months. Strategically placed explosive charges around the nation, designed to cause massive short circuits to each portion of the grid, would result in massive grid chaos as grid safety systems struggled to deal with and control a cascading massive nationwide grid collapse. Would the entire grid go down? probably not, but massive portions may and the destruction to massive amounts of grid infrastructure would render the damaged grids useless until equipment was located, transported and reinstalled. Seasonal temperature of course would dictate the level of human suffering beyond a national shutdown economically etc.. Of course Martial law may or even probably be declared in the effected regions.

Attack on Oil Infrastructure could be of major significance economically and socially. The specifics of the attack and the target or targets and degree of success, would dictate the overall effect or potential danger. Any major coordinated multi target attack, if successful could bring the US to it's knees. We gotta have oil, lots of it, if the refinery capacity is dealt a severe blow or the off loading system is crippled, or major reserve fields destroyed, any combination could be a potential death blow economically.

Biological or Chemical Attack The impact of such an attack could vary immensely depending on the agent, the means of disbursement and whether or not it created a contagious spread after disbursement. Suffice it to say, history has proven here in the US that even a very minor attack or alleged attack causes enormous chaos and a feverish attachment to the news broadcasts and updates.

A Repeat of 9/11 would be truly unimaginable, but it could happen. Imagine a multi plane attack on DC, where multiple targets were hit. The emotional impact would just destroy any confidence we have remaining, regarding our ability to defend ourselves. They would have made our security systems a joke to the world, we would be open game to anyone bent on making headlines. The war on US soil would have begun. I'm not even considering damage and loss of life, unless a massive loss of Congressional members and White House occurred. That would be tough to deal with. Talk about Martial Law. Big time.

Suicide Bombers the kind we hear about daily in Iraq. Picture several of these bombers attacking within minutes or hours in such places as congested shopping malls, sporting events etc.. Instantly, because of the mindset of Americans, a life style change would take place over night. The economic impact of a few crazies would be massive, probably resulting in a cascading economic collapse.

Water Supply is a very fragile infrastructure. Drop a modicum of bio-chemical agents into multiple water supplies around the US, near the intake to the distribution station. Then notify the authorities. Fearing the worst, the authorities must test and make public their findings. Once again chaos throughout the nation. Chaos, even if the agent had a short life and by the time it gets though the processing plant it could be benign [harmless] to humans.

Food Supply as an infrastructure for our food distribution is in this author's humble opinion, the most vulnerable. Due to our open door policy of little or no surveillance or inspection of incoming produce, multi contaminations could take place simultaneously outside the US, and a timed disclosure given to authorities after the food products were in store circulation and would be in the ingesting phase. Instant paralyzing fear throughout the US would occur. Can you imagine water or food attacked simultaneously in a multi attack strategy??? Terror is a mild term in the final assessment of psychological warfare.

"Islam's Holy War" Preparedness Options

  • Learn and Become Aware with Eyes To See and Ears to Hear - in a dynamic and dangerous world.
  • Develop Personal and Family Survival Plans detailing what you and your family will do when TSHTF.
  • Network With Like Minded Locals, organize a group of like minded folks - being alone will be very difficult.
  • Cautiously Survey Your Neighbors to establish their frames of mind. See if there is a local mindset to prepare by one or more families. If TSHTF, neighbors with food and water will make life less dangerous to your family. See the article "How To Start A Local Preparedness Group".
  • Never Discuss Your Plans with anyone outside your preparedness group, even family members who are not like minded, never, never, never.
  • Study This Course Content do not procrastinate, preparing stops when TSHTF - it'll be too late.
  • Learn Risk Avoidance Tactics Now within this course and elsewhere. Wait till you need them and you may perish. We have lots of content on Risk Management and Avoidance which will help you keep your family safe.
  • Learn How To Survive a Nuclear Event by building simple and affordable fallout shelters and other risk avoidance measures.
  • Safe-Rooms which will create a safe environment for you and your family against nuclear fallout, chemical or biological attack should be considered.
  • Learn About NBC Gear either within our members only site or by doing your own research online. We merely save you enormous time by putting what you need to know in one location. It is dynamic information and is edited and improved often, with some areas changing daily.
  • Maintain Constant Vigilance for you never know when you will need to execute your plan. You and your family need to be able to react immediately, no matter where they might be. You may have only minutes to react.

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