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TERRORISM: THE RITUAL OF THE DEVIL

This is a requirement of the superior morality that God has com-
manded the faithful to adopt. The proper morality of Muslims is de-
scribed in a verse in the following way:
Those who give in times of both ease and hardship, those who con-
trol their rage and pardon other people—God loves the good-doers.
(Qur'an, 3: 134)

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Another method employed by the Antichrist to cause corruption
and confusion in the world is to encourage people towards extremism,
or fanaticism. In this way, people are led to believe that they are justi-
fied in behaving in a fanatical manner for the sake of their beliefs or
ideals. They are led astray by the idea that results that could otherwise
be obtained by compromise and dialogue can only be reached by re-
sorting to violence. Through this state of mind, simple envy or unjusti-
fied anger can result in savage brutality. Because extremism often
represents the very opposite of moderation, common sense, and ratio-
nal behavior. Such people follow only their emotions. Their reactions
and general comportment are governed by violence and rage. That is
what leads to the emergence of groups and individuals who too easily
resort to all forms of violence without ever questioning why, nor feel-
ing any pang of conscience.
The Qur'an, however, warns people against turning to extremism
and going beyond the normal bounds. In one verse, God warns people
not to follow those who turn towards fanaticism and let themselves to
be ruled by their emotions, or against the trap set for them by the
Antichrist:
… And do not obey someone whose heart We have made neglectful