Dr. Sookhdeo, an Anglican priest and a former Muslim,holds doctorates in Oriental, African and Islamic studies and has been outspoken on the topic of Islamic relations andjihad for many years. During his presentation, he framed some of the reasons why he feels Islam is going in a violent direction and is driven to reestablish the caliphate.
But how did the West miss the warning signs of theimpending storm? “The West suffers from an inability to comprehend the true nature of the enemy. A naïve, liberal, secular, post modern relativistic approach hinders clear understanding of Islam as it really is,” Dr. Sookhdeo said pointing out some of the issues he feels are driving the radicals. “The failure to understand the cultural context of the insurgent, the failure to understand the hostility that many have for the Western world and the failure to understand the long term objectives of an un–reformed classical Islam.”
Jihad Timetable:
2000-2003 - Provoke the West into conflict
2003-2006 - Period of recruitment
2007-2010 - Spread of attack throught the Middle East, and against Isreal
2010-2013 - Collapse of governments in Middle East and end of Western influence in the region.
2013-2016 - Declaration of Caliphate Finally a period of "total confrontation" between Muslims and non-Muslims
While there are no all encompassing fixes for the current situation, Dr. Sookhdeo offers some input. “There are many possible solutions to these issues,” Dr.Sookhdeo said. Some of solutions include:
• Supporting the liberal and secular minority who are trying to reform Islam
• Encourage Muslim states to tackle theological, ideological and social problems which breed terrorism
• Push mainstream Islam to suppress the potential for violence and oppression.
Thus the Long War, as Dr. Sookhdeo states, must be fought in the mind with an understanding of cause and culture, just as much as with bullets.“Those involved in strategic and tactical planning must focus not only on the radical Islamic terror groups, but use the whole plethora of information on Islamic theology, history and contemporary development.”
article written By Tech. Sgt. Jim Moser USSOCOM Public Affairs , pdf of
Tip of the Spear Publication page 15-17 http://www.socom.mil/TOTS/2007/TOTS_web-200701.pdf
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