Page 178 - Islam Denounces Terrorism

176 Islam Denounces Terrorism

The first thing that people think of when we mention the word
"terror" is generally the kind known as "leftist terror", but there is also
a kind of terror found in Third World countries and practiced by dic-
tatorial regimes. Actually the reality here is nothing other than a mas-
sive implementation of leftist terror tactics. A dictator or a group in
power is oppressive, using their power only for personal gain and for
this reason they experience various kinds of social opposition. In this

situation, the dictatorial regime always resorts to the same formula to
show that it is stronger than the opposition; they inaugurate the use of ter-
ror so that citizens will be afraid and their own power is consolidated.

For terrorists, killing people,
wreaking destruction and havoc
is a way of life. For them, blood-
shed is a deliberate act. They
can shoot innocents, throw a
bomb at children or blow up a
house without any feeling of
compassion.