Muslims Must Declare War on Radical Islam

 

As the devastation in Orlando unfolded, I felt a tiny grain of hope that President Obama would finally show some teeth against the very real threat posed by radical Islam. Would he label the horror show for what it was? But — true to form, and after acknowledging the slaughter that befell on the defenseless — he diverted attention to gun laws without uttering even the slightest hint regarding who and what the killer represented. The Left ran with it, saturating the media and Internet with LGBT solidarity. Much of what followed was not a discussion about Islamic terrorism, but focused on the 2nd Amendment and homosexual rights, with fingers pointing to usual targets such as the NRA and religious leaders. Points for consistency, even in the shadow of cascading evil.

I know most Muslims abhor what the radicalized sociopaths have done to Islam. Yet, there seem to be very few to take on the gargantuan effort necessary to focus world attention on the growing Islamic threat. Nonetheless, it’s during times of tragedy that heroes are made. Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, said that the Orlando mass shooting should be a wakeup call for moderate Muslims.

To our friends, associates, and acquaintances who practice Islam, my heart goes out to you as you face rage from many American corners that will tempt you to turn inward and cocoon. I ask you to fight that urge.

If radicalized Jews had hijacked Judaism and perpetrated this reprehensible bloodshed, instead of hiding behind special interests groups that divert attention to politically expedient low-hanging fruit, I would be actively fighting to take my religion back.

American Muslims, stand up and make your voices heard. I will stand with you as you fight back against the brutal murderers of the innocent, the rapists of women and children, and those leaders who espouse hate, homophobia, and genocide in the name of Islam. Even seemingly insignificant efforts like sharing your thoughts on social media, writing letters to your local newspaper editors, or calling into radio shows can help. Share your outrage at Orlando, Tel Aviv, San Bernardino, Paris, and wherever the next scene of carnage occurs.

While feckless politicians highlight and target the side effects, the cancer is metastasizing. Others will — and should — join you in solidarity, but it is up to you.

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  1. dennis lee Inactive
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    Note:

    Denis Lee is EThompson, who was permanently banned for repeatedly violating Ricochet’s Code of Conduct. This account was created by EThompson in order to circumvent her ban, and therefore has been shut down as well.
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  2. Trink Coolidge
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    David Sussman:  . . .President Obama would finally show some teeth

    He’s saving that for Global Warming Skeptics.

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  3. Scott Wilmot Member
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    I came across this article this morning:

    The Myth of the Moderate Islam.

    The short video is quite enlightening.

    From what I observed while living 10 years in Qatar and Indonesia I am pretty sure that a random muslim audience from either of those countries would yield the same response.

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  4. Kozak Member
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    Scott Wilmot:I came across this article this morning:

    The Myth of the Moderate Islam.

    The short video is quite enlightening.

    From what I observed while living 10 years in Qatar and Indonesia I am pretty sure that a random muslim audience from either of those countries would yield the same response.

    I put up this thread after a previous Muslim Massacre.  Lots of graphs that relate to the  “most muslims are peaceful moderates” meme

    In Search of the Moderate Muslim

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  5. Phil Turmel Inactive
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    I bought and read “The Myth of Islamic Tolerance” several years ago.  Highly recommended.  Haven’t seen anything since that makes me doubt its analysis.  Islam itself is the problem.  It can only be stopped by force.  When its expansion is decisively defeated, it retreats into moderation for a century or two.

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  6. Columbo Inactive
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    David Sussman:

    This is where it get’s tricky… religious liberty amiright?

    I am not sure what the answer is to those mosques that preach hate and intolerance. The same question can be asked about the likes of Westboro Church. They certainly don’t speak for Christians and are rightfully shunned by society, marginalized.

    First, I think a part of the problem is that the loudest voices to articulate the ‘faith’ describe it as a comprehensive political system, not some mere “religion”. #CaliphateAnyone?

    Second, if an adherent of the Westboro Church had one mass murder event like the growing list of those who do it in the name of Islam, Westboro would cease to exist. Anywhere. With extreme prejudice.

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  7. Columbo Inactive
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    Kozak:

    Scott Wilmot:I came across this article this morning:

    The Myth of the Moderate Islam.

    The short video is quite enlightening.

    From what I observed while living 10 years in Qatar and Indonesia I am pretty sure that a random muslim audience from either of those countries would yield the same response.

    I put up this thread after a previous Muslim Massacre. Lots of graphs that relate to the “most muslims are peaceful moderates” meme

    In Search of the Moderate Muslim

    moderatemuslims

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  8. Freesmith Member
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    For years we have been instructed by our betters that American society is a patriarchy, although few American males oppress women.

    For years we have been instructed by our betters that American society is racist, although few Americans treat black people as inferiors.

    For years we have been instructed by our betters that American society is imperialistic, although Americans appear to acquire nothing from their “colonies” besides death and debt.

    For years we have been instructed by our betters that American society is xenophobic, although Americans have allowed a 50-year policy of immigration that has averaged one million-plus legal immigrants a year, a record unique in human history.

    But heaven forbid that anyone, other than our betters I presume, claim that a certain religion is intolerant or homophobic.

    So what makes America easy to label for the soi-disant better class, but Islam impossible?

    It sure isn’t the evidence.

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  9. Freesmith Member
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    David Sussman says “Muslims Must Declare War on Radical Islam.”

    Why don’t you choose a far more logical challenge to make in light of world and national events:

    “Homosexuals Must Declare War on Radical Islam.”

    I know why – because you’ve got no better shot at the latter than the former.

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  10. Scott Wilmot Member
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    David French has a great piece on the Corner today entitled I Don’t Like the Term ‘Radical Islam’ — Here’s Why.

    Like him, I’ve gone back and forth on what term to use but I agree with his reasoning and will follow his lead:

    For years I’ve gone back and forth on the right term to describe jihadists. I’ve called them Islamofascists, Islamic supremacists, and Islamists, and I’ve used the term “radical Islam” to describe their faith. But, ultimately, I don’t think the term is quite accurate for a simple reason — jihadist Islam is entirely mainstream not just within Islamic history but within multiple Islamic-dominated nations and regions.

    I’ve written about this extensively before, but when majorities in many countries support the death penalty for leaving Islam or supported Osama bin Laden, then it’s hard to describe their views as particularly “radical.” Sure, they’re radical by our standards, but not within their own framework or within their own regions. In many Islamic countries, the true radical will be the person who rejects Sharia law or rejects violent jihad as a viable path for Muslim citizens.

    So I describe our enemies as jihadists, and I hope and pray that the larger Muslim world will rally against them so decisively that they truly do become “radical.”

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  11. David Sussman Member
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    Scott Wilmot:David French has a great piece on the Corner today entitled I Don’t Like the Term ‘Radical Islam’ — Here’s Why.

    Like him, I’ve gone back and forth on what term to use but I agree with his reasoning and will follow his lead:

    For years I’ve gone back and forth on the right term to describe jihadists. I’ve called them Islamofascists, Islamic supremacists, and Islamists, and I’ve used the term “radical Islam” to describe their faith. But, ultimately, I don’t think the term is quite accurate for a simple reason — jihadist Islam is entirely mainstream not just within Islamic history but within multiple Islamic-dominated nations and regions.

    I’ve written about this extensively before, but when majorities in many countries support the death penalty for leaving Islam or supported Osama bin Laden, then it’s hard to describe their views as particularly “radical.” Sure, they’re radical by our standards, but not within their own framework or within their own regions. In many Islamic countries, the true radical will be the person who rejects Sharia law or rejects violent jihad as a viable path for Muslim citizens.

    So I describe our enemies as jihadists, and I hope and pray that the larger Muslim world will rally against them so decisively that they truly do become “radical.”

    Thanks for sharing Scott. David French has had some compelling pieces this week. I have agreed with each of them, as well as this latest.

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  12. Tom Meyer, Ed. Member
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    Scott Wilmot:Like him, I’ve gone back and forth on what term to use but I agree with his reasoning and will follow his lead:

    I agree “Jihadists” works well on several levels.

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