Ramblings of a Patriot

Part II ~ From Obsession.....

This part is in regards to the teachings of children in some Islamic countries. These are quotes. I am not editorializing.

Quote from Nonie Darwish daughter of Shahid (Martyr) no date was supplied

"We were taught that Jihad is a religious holy war for the sake of Allah, to Conquer the world for Allah"


From Palestinian TV:

Sheikh Ibrahim Madhi said:
"We must educate our children on the love of Jihad for the sake of Allah. And the love of fighting for the sake of Allah."

Also from Palestinian TV:

8 yr. old girl said:
"Lend your hands to justice and to Jihad"

Again from Palestinian TV:

7 yr. old girl said: (obviously shaken, and sobbing)
"But I march quickly towards my death in Jihad for the sake of Allah"

School books from Palestine and Jordan:
"This religion Islam will destroy all other religions through the Islamic Jihad fighters"

Interview from Iqraa TV in Saudi Arabia May, 2002:

Interviewer: "What's your name?"

Girl: "Basmallah"

Int.: "How old are you?"

Girl: "3 1/2"

Int.: "Are you a Muslim?"

Girl: "Yes"

Int.: "Are you familiar with the Jews?"

Girl: "Yes"

Int.: "Do you like them?"

Girl: "No."

Int.: "Why don't you like them?"

Girl: "Because"

Int.: "Why"

Girl: "Because they are apes and pigs"

Int.: "Because they are apes and pigs? Who said so?"

Girl: "Our God"

Int.: "Where did he say this?"

Girl: "In the Koran"

Int.: "Right! He said that about them in the Koran"


O.K. ~ these examples really make my stomach turn. It is one thing for adults to exhibit hatred and bigotry, but when it is obviously ingrained into a child's mind from birth, it is no wonder some Muslims have so much blind hatred. I worked with a couple brothers from Jordan a few years back. I really got along well with them. One of the brothers in particular had a great sense of humor. I decided to play a little joke on him one day after I heard him make a derogatory comment about a Jewish guy who also worked in our same office. I told him that I was a Jew too. He went crazy! It sent his head spinning, how could this guy who he thought was his friend be Jewish?!? I could tell by his demeanor that this was going to escalate quickly, so I told him that I was only kidding and to lighten up. He kinda laughed it off, and we continued to be friends, but I would sometimes question why he hated Jews. Every time he would reply, "Because they are swine!"

I truly hope that these are isolated incidents, but I have to wonder. But I'm sure Palo-girl will set me straight. Well, it's round 2...LOL