Tuesday, July 12, 2005
MEMRI has a glimpse -- with video -- into the problem with talking terrorism with some people.
Al-Matroudi: There is an American definition of "terrorism", which differs from the definition used by the U.N. There are different definitions in the world. The definition of terrorism that concerns us is that it is any act or statement that contradicts the Koran or Sunna, whether in thought or action. If it is a thought, then it is the first step toward action, and thus, it is also terrorism, since it goes against the nature with which Man was created.
If you are strong enough to defend yourself, you must do so...
Host: and impose your culture...
Al-Matroudi: Yes, and impose you culture.
Host: Great.
Al-Matroudi: And if you have no such strength, you should do whatever you can to get what you want in peaceful and diplomatic ways.
Let's hope men like this never have such strength -- and that we don't hand it to them by laying about.