As Islam, especially the Sunni main branch, has no regular clerical hierarchy, teachings can easily, radically evolve. Imam Zawahiri elaborated a bloodthirsty vision on jihad as unconditional Holy war on all infidels and heretics, ...See moreAs Islam, especially the Sunni main branch, has no regular clerical hierarchy, teachings can easily, radically evolve. Imam Zawahiri elaborated a bloodthirsty vision on jihad as unconditional Holy war on all infidels and heretics, regardless of collateral damage to innocents and Muslim martyrs. Osama Bin-Laden, a Saudi construction tycoon's son, joined it during the mujadedin struggle to chase the Soviets from Afghanistan. Later, he forged Al-Qaeda, a shady terrorist organization which would mainly target US targets and their allies throughout the world, culminating in the 9/11 triple airplane-strike on the US East Coast. Ten years later, it has taken a back-stage to its Afgna Talia allies again, but the unforgiving blood-thirst it started still recalls the unholy crusader age. Written by
KGF Vissers
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