Slap Back Thesis
How we Respond to Threats
Malcolm X during the
Civil Rights Movement
White Night Riots after
the an White Verdict
Message to the Grass Roots
Malcolm X
Detroit, MI
November 10, 1963
There's nothing in our book, the Quran -- you
call it "Ko-ran" -- that teaches us to suffer
peacefully. Our religion teaches us to be
intelligent. Be peaceful, be courteous, obey
the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts
his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.
That's a good religion. In fact, that's that oldtime religion. That's the one that Ma and Pa
used to talk about: an eye for an eye, and a
tooth for a tooth, and a head for a head, and a
life for a life: That's a good religion. And
doesn't nobody resent that kind of religion
being taught but a wolf, who intends to make
you his meal.
This is the way it is with the white man in
America. He's a wolf and you're sheep. Any
time a shepherd, a pastor, teach [sic] you and
me not to run from the white man and, at the
same time, teach [sic] us not to fight the white
man, he's a traitor to you and me. Don't lay
down our life all by itself. No, preserve your
life. it's the best thing you got. And if you got
to give it up, let it be even-steven.
..and the rage we all felt when the verdict was
announced. I was having a late lunch at Church
Street Station - that's what the restaurant was
called then at the corner of Church and Market.
Someone ran by the restaurant banging on the
windows, yelling "He got away with murder!"
We were so angry - couldn't believe it. I headed
for Castro and Market, then marched to City
Hall." -Kim Corsaro
"..when White shot Harvey it was if
as if he shot us all. When he cut down
Moscone-the most pro Gay mayor
this Ciity had ever elected-he sent a
signal to LGBT allies that they were
equally at risk..." -the late Hank
Wilson, Activist
Salidin : Politicsl and military leader of Musliims known for winning the Battle
of Hattin in 1187 which allowed Muslims to reclaim Jerusalem until the Third
Crusade was implemented to take Jerusalem back from Muslim hands which
was Salidin’s accomplishment
Jerusalem is considered holy
to the three major Abrahamic
religions—Judaism,
Christianity and Islam.
The Quran
Surah 2
190. Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loveth
not transgressors.
191. And slay them wherever ye catch them, and turn them out from where they have Turned
you out; for tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter; but fight them not at the Sacred
Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward
of those who suppress faith.
192. But if they cease, God is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
193. And fight them on until there is no more Tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice
and faith in God. but if they cease, Let there be no hostility except to those who practise
oppression.
Syed Qutib 1906-1966
Joins Muslim Brotherhood in 1950s
Muslim Brotherhood: Egyptian political organization with Islamic goals or the
merging of religion and politics. Caliphate oriented as well as Sharia Law.
Writes Milestones
See more images of cup
of dirty water
Milestones
An Islamic movement that is trying to incorporate Islam into politics to
save humanity by creating an Islamic world. In order to achieve this
goal, forces that corrupt Islamic states must be kicked out. Such
exterior forces were labeled Jahili and considered foreign. To purge
Islam of Jahili forces, a revolutionary Islamic vanguard was needed to
fight Jahili forces. In the context of the Cold War, the US and the USSR
intervened in Muslim affairs. Therefore, when the Soviet Union
invaded Afghanistan, the Soviet army represented Jahili forces. The US
decision to enter Iraq would be another example of an exterior Jahili
force.
Jahili=Exterior corruptive forces (pure water vs. dirty water)
Jahiliyya=A non-Muslim state that places man law over Quranic law
which replaces Allah
Task: Interpret excerpts from Milestones and complete the questions
• Milestones Questions
• Interpret the ideas and terms in bold.
• How and why will Islam provide a new leadership
for humanity?
• Does Jahili translate to imperialism and
colonialism?
• What is Qutub’s vision?
• Connect Qutub’s ideas to the Quran, Bin Laden’s
fatwa and US actions in the Arab/Muslim world.
Sayyid Qutb recommended that a revolutionary vanguard should first establish
an Islamic state and then, from above impose Islamization on Egyptian society
that had deviated to Arab nationalistic ideologies.
Revolutionary
Vanguard works to
replace the
government by force
to return to a pure
practice of Islam free
of corruption. In other
words, the current
government has taken
away something
(practicing Islam in its
pure strict
interpretation form)
Current Government
Government with policies
and laws that are corruptive
to a true practice of Islam.
New Government
New Leaders
Groups Claiming to Act in the Name of
Islam, Arabs or a mixture of the two
Fill out the threat
level sheet and also
record the
information about
the various groups
Muslim Brotherhood
Country of Origin: Egypt 1928
Issue/Goal: Establish an Islamic state that uses
the Quran as its set of laws.
Acts used to Achieve Goal: Provide the
ideological thought that inspired others.
Fatah
Country of Origin: Kuwait 1956 (takes over PLO in 1967)
Issue/Goal: Liberation of Palestine by Palestinians. Founded by
Yaser Arafat and two members of the Muslim Brotherhood. A
political organization to achieve liberation. Also associated
with the PLA or the Palestinian Liberation Army.
Acts used to Achieve Goal: Numerous attacks on Israel in late
1960s which prompted Jordan to crack down on the group
(see Black September).
1978 Coastal Road Massacre
PLO Palestinian Liberation Movement
Country of Origin: Egypt
Issue/Goal: 1964, Arab states such as Egypt, Syria, Jordan
and Iraq, were interested in channeling Palestinian
nationalism in such a way that Palestinian refugees on
their soil would not destabilize their regimes but would
instead create their own nation where Israel is located.
Get their agenda? Do the Palestinians have a home? Go
back to the Balfour Declaration and the Hussein
McMahon Letters.
Acts used to Achieve Goal: “Multiple suicide bombings”
Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Country of Origin: Gaza
Issue/Goal: Destruction of Israel-Notice the
land.
Acts used to Achieve Goal: 1989 Tel Aviv–
Jerusalem bus 405 attack (16 Dead)
1989 Tel Aviv–Jerusalem bus 405 attack
Black September
Country of Origin: Jordan
Issue/Goal: In 1970’s Jordan’s government was experiencing a
potential overthrow by Palestinians led by the PLO. When the
Jordanian government won, many Palestinians believed to be
working against the government were kicked out of Jordan
Acts used to Achieve Goal: Munich Olympics in September
1972 and Dawson’s Field Hijacking
Hamas
Country of Origin: West Bank and Gaza Strip 1987
Issue/Goal: Begins with the First Intifada Uprising as a
Palestinian version of the Muslim Brotherhood due to
numerous social and educational programs funded by the
Muslim Brotherhood. Some goals include an Islamic state in
Palestine replacing the Jews.
Acts used to Achieve Goal: Intifada Uprisings and numerous
attacks such as the 2001 Sbarro Bombing killing 15
Note: During the six-year intifada, Israel was blamed for killing
1,100 Palestinians and 120,000 arrests
Hezbollah (Shia Muslims)
Country of Origin: Lebanon 1980s
Issue/Goal: Kick Israel out of South Lebanon after a
civil war between the Christian led government,
Shia Muslim and Sunni Muslims fought for power
after numerous Palestinians started to arrive to
Lebanon after 1970 expulsion from numerous
countries. Heavily influenced by Iran after
Khomeini’s Revolution in 1979.
Acts used to Achieve Goal: Too many to list but…
Lebanon
In 1982 the US and the UN send forces there to
deal with the civil war
To target PLO members Israel also invaded
Lebanon
Hezbollah emerges to achieve Shia dominance
and kick out Israel
At a Glance
1983 Marine Beirut Barracks 241 US dead
1982 Lebanon Hostage Crisis (96 Hostages) 1982
Lebanon Hostage Crisis
TWA Flight 847
1996 Khobar Tower Bombing 19 US dead
Shia vs. Sunni
Differences beliefs regarding who should lead
Islam after the Prophet Muhammad’s death
Blood line
Shia
The Shia claimed the
right of Ali, the son-inlaw of the Prophet
Muhammad, and his
descendants to lead
the Islamic community
Sunni
Sunni Muslims agree
with the position taken
by many of the
Prophet's companions,
that the new leader
should be elected from
among those capable
of the job
MAK Afghan Services Bureau
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Issue/Goal: Drive the Soviet Union out of
Afghanistan after Russia attacked Afghanistan.
Created by Abdullah Azzam (Muslim Brotherhood)
and Osama bin Laden.
Acts used to Achieve Goal: Defend Afghanistan
against Russia
Azzam Defense of Muslim Lands
Jihad in Afghanistan
Whoever can, from among the Arabs, fight jihad in Palestine, then he must start
there. And, if he is not capable, then he must set out for Afghanistan. For the rest of
the Muslims, I believe they should start their jihad in Afghanistan. It is our opinion
that we should begin with Afghanistan before Palestine, not because Afghanistan is
more important than Palestine, not at all, Palestine is the foremost Islamic problem.
It is the heart of the Islamic world, and it is a blessed land but, there are some
reasons which make Afghanistan the starting point.
1) The battles in Afghanistan are still raging and have reached a level of intensity,
the like of which have not been witnessed in the mountain ranges of Hindu Kush,
nor in recent Islamic history .
2) The Islamic flag being raised in Afghanistan is clear: and the aim is clear, "to make
Allah's words uppermost". The second article in the constitution of Itihad Islamy
consisting of Afghani Mujahideen is: "The goal of this unification is to bring forth an
Islamic state in Afghanistan."
Al Qaeda
The Base
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Issue/Goal: Take the victory in Afghanistan
globally to resolve Palestinian question, fight the
Zionist Crusader Alliance purge outside forces
from holy lands, create an Islamic Caliphate and
army
Acts used to Achieve Goal: USS Cole and 911
Al Qaeda in Iraq 2004 (the origins of
ISIS)
Country of Origin: Iraq
Issue/Goal: Remove the US from Iraq and
establish a caliphate
Acts used to Achieve Goal: Bomb attacks against
US forces until June 2006 when its leadership
was killed
ISIS
Country of Origin: Iraq after leadership killed
remaining members joined other Sunni groups
in Iraq
Issue/Goal: Create an Islamic State in the Levant
Acts used to Achieve Goal: Beheadings and
What do you make about
1. These groups and defending religion?
2. Looking out for self?
3. Slap thesis, defense and other yearly themes
4. Motivation
5. Application of the definition of terrorism
6. Connection to Qutib, the Quran and Salidin