Should we exploit a message from ex-radical to ISIS fighters

2015-07-05T11:09:38-04:00

Maajed Nawaz went from saying he had no sympathy for those killed in 9/11 and joining a radical movement to asking ISIS fighters to "Quit while you can". What do you think?

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/09/10/an-ex-radical-s-open-letter-to-isis-fighters-quit-now-while-you-can.html

An Ex-Radical's Open Letter to ISIS Fighters: Quit Now While You Can!

Maajid Nawaz, a former radical Muslim, understands the faith, the fanaticism and fears of the Islamic State jihadis. Here he speaks to them in their own language.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 5 at 2015 11:20 AM

2015-07-05T11:20:32-04:00

It's about time we hit them where it is most effective - their ideology.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 5 at 2015 11:23 AM

2015-07-05T11:23:39-04:00

Mr. Nawaz in my opinion definitely has something to say that is worth listening to! I particularly liked his reference to Nazis.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 5 at 2015 11:27 AM

2015-07-05T11:27:05-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member I think this is a very controversial message and I don't really know how to interpret in its entirety. He is sending a message to ISIS to not kill other Muslims, but nothing about infidels or other in he world. It’s sort of a mixed message. Maybe I'm missing something! It's still early here in California! That could be my problem!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 2:13 PM

2015-07-05T14:13:54-04:00

After I read the article:
1- this man is not resenting the idea of Jihad against non-Muslims. He only tells those deceived young people to stop fighting in a war where other Muslims are losing their lives.
2- many former Al-Qaeda members are still fighting in ISIS ranks. The one that left just did because of the murders of other Muslims not non-Muslims.
3- I don't read him anywhere openly condemning the killing of non-Muslims. May be at I just read it too fast! But those lives do matter as well.
Anyway, he seems very concerned by the souls and the future of deceived fighters

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 5 at 2015 10:55 PM

2015-07-05T22:55:01-04:00

Yes, we must use their prior leadership words against them to create doubt and division.