What the West need to realize is Islam is not only a set of beliefs but a movement to impose those belief as they have done and will always do, by violenceSelected contemporary militant quotes (with sources) 1. **Al-Qaeda / World Islamic Front (1998 fatwa)** “The ruling to kill the Americans and their allies—civilians and military—is an individual duty of every Muslim who can do it in any country in which it is possible.” Source: English text of the 1998 “World Islamic Front” statement / fatwa. 1. **Hamas (The 1988 Covenant / Charter)** — on jihad and Palestine as Islamic land: “The day the enemies usurp part of Moslem land, Jihad becomes the individual duty of every Moslem.” “Palestine is an Islamic land… Since this is the case, the Liberation of Palestine is an individual duty for every Moslem wherever he may be.” Source: Hamas Covenant (1988). 1. **ISIS (threatening violence, as reported in contemporary coverage)* In a propaganda video reported by news outlets ISIS used violent threats such as: “We will drown all of you in blood.” (Reported summary/quote in coverage of ISIS messaging and threats.)