Abstract
The world is at the brink of chaos every single. One of these sources of chaos is terrorism. On this research paper i intend to define the threat of the terrorist group known as ISIS, show its capabilities, goals, ideals and what are our governments doing to neutralize this problem. I believe that by bringing awareness to terrorism and the group known as ISIS i can help motivate others to take precautions in the event of another September 11.
THE THREAT KNOWN AS ISIS 2
Death, blood and terror, these are the characteristics that all violent groups share, a cycle that never ends. Every terrorist organization uses these strategies because …show more content…
Their main goal is to create an Islamic State across Sunni areas in Iraq and Syria by any means necessary (CNN Library, 2014). ISIS is brutal, well organized and financed. Their methods are so brutal that even Al Qaeda severed any relationship with them. By conquering nearby villages they increase their power and influence through the world. Isis is known for providing supplies to the territories they conquer. ISIS has begun imposing Sharia law in the towns it controls (Tim Lister 2014). Boys and girls must be separated at school; women must wear the niqab or full veil in public (Tim Lister 2014). Sharia courts often dispense brutal justice, music is banned and the fast is enforced during Ramadan (Tim Lister …show more content…
The practices of Islam followers include, visits to Mecca their holy place, fasting, charity and praying to Allah five times a day. Christianity has churches and Islam have Mosques. In Mosques, the faithful can pray, worship and study the Quran. Within this religion, like many others lies an extremist side. A side that wants to destroy everything that stands on its way. This is the darkness that terrorizes the world today and has the potential to bring the world to its knees if left unchecked. Islam rules by a set of laws known as Sharia law.
Sharia law is the counterpart of the laws found in the bible’s Old Testament. Sharia Law came from the prophet Muhammad just like the Ten Commandments were introduced by Moses in the bible. The law of Islam presents rules for every situation. It is found to be harsh against women and severe with no regards to the privacy of the individual. According to Islam According to the Sharia law Theft is punishable by amputation of the right hand. Criticizing or denying any part of the Quran is punishable by death (Billionbibles.org, 2014).
Criticizing or denying Muhammad is a prophet is punishable by death. Criticizing or denying Allah, the moon god of Islam is punishable by death. A Muslim who becomes a