Islamic terrorism has its roots in Islamism, a set of ideologies holding that Islam is not only a religion but also a political system and that modern Muslims must return to their roots of their religion and unite politically
Which statement below correctly describes the majority of the followers of Islam?
A) Most of the world's Islamists are members of Al-Qaeda, which has attacked civilian and military targets in various countries, the most notable being the infamous September 11 attacks in 2001.
B) Most endorse the enforcement of sharia (Islamic law); of pan-Islamic political unity; and of the elimination of non-Muslim, particularly Western, military, economic, political, social, or cultural influences in the Muslim world, which they believe to be incompatible with Islam.
C) Most Islamists hold beliefs that include a Christian—Jewish alliance is conspiring to destroy Islam and that the killing of bystanders and civilians is Islamically justified in jihad.
D) The overwhelming majority of Islamists have little or nothing to do with terror.
Answer: D
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