How and why do suicide bombers accept their own demise in an un natural and HORRIFIC WAY?

Question

How do suicide bombers feel realistically comfortable in the hours and/or minutes before they delibertly blow themselves up and why do they take the lives of others knowing such a horrific and bloody outcome will be the final result?

Answer 1

Chances are good that they don't feel very calm. They also believe that they will be rewarded in heaven for their works. So contrary to what most people think, they actually do it for selfish reasons.

Answer 2

These people are religious fanatics. They don't mind dieing for their "god" Just like we did durnig the crusades. The only thing separating us from them is that we had a cause, they don't. They pervert Islam into something it's not. Islam is a PEACEFUL, Non-violent religion. It's the hate for the western nations that makes them do the horrible things like blow people up. Like the kamikazes of WW2, crashing planes into carriers, they really believe in going to heaven.

Answer 3

Ah, the arrogance of Westerners, particulary those from the US.

Unnatural? Based on YOUR ideas? Perhaps. But to others, it's perfectly natural. Grow up.

Oh, and yeah, they think they're right. So do you. If you're not flying planes into buildings, you are smarter than they are in one respect, but it doesn't prove that you are correct anymore than it proves that their ideas (not the flying into planes; most reasonable people can agree that that is SO wrong) are incorrect.

As to "we" not being invaders, you have the right to characterize the members of the US killing squad when they come and bust up YOUR country. I am sure most US guns-for-hire (aka soldiers) don't believe they are there as invaders and many of the ones NOT beating up and killing innocents (read your news; some of your boys and girls have bloody hands) do want to help the Iraqi people. But look at things from the Iraqi civilian point of view. All your troops -- I was born here, sad to say, but the US is NOT my country and your murderous troops are NOT mine -- come into their sovereign land, bomb things to smithereens, rape, pillage, give Halliburton carte blanche with the oil, and kill, kill, kill (and die, die, die, tragically - bring these folks home, for the love of god) -- can appear as nothing BUT invaders to those whose homeland has been ruined, whose streets have been covered in blood, whose relatives may be at an al-Qaeda recruiting station SIMPLY BECAUSE BIN BUSH AND BIN CHENEY INVADED AND OCCUPIED THEIR LAND.

It's no fun to be called an invader, but truth is truth. The US (and its tiny coalition of the killing) INVADED Iraq. They, more than four years later, continue to OCCUPY the land. If you invade and occupy, it's stupid to moan about being called an invader. Because if you invade a country, you ARE an invader. You are, Blanche, you are. Deal with it. If super-religious radical Islamists can make peace with the notion of committing unspeakable acts in their deity's name -- and apparently they do -- surely you can deal with the FACT that your soldiers (the ones you want to kill in your name) are invaders.

Answer 4

well, most suicide bombers think what they are doing -killing people and themselves is 'god's' way. The reasons why these people "blow themselves up" is for religious reasons. They think they will be honored in their afterlife for their actions.

Answer 5

Martyrdom. They're convinced that what they do is for God...done in order to gain God's favor and gain entry into paradise. This promise of eternal reward makes the journey,,certainly the task, so easy. Life is worthless to them...even their own because they think eternal life...next to their version of God and that will be their reward.

This is what concerns me about radical fundamentalists of ANY religioin. They think they're right and they do it all in the name of GOD.

It's fine to blowup an abortion clinic...no regard for human life--the very thing anti-abortionists claim to value so much in a fetus. Kill a few secretaries...a doctor..destroy property. All is forgiven because these people "do God's work".

Fundamentalist Islamic terrorists will blow themselves up in an open market in Tel Aviv....the bombing of the USS Cole...and U.S. embassies in Kenya.

Do I even need to mention September 11, 2001????

Belief makes people do wonderful things for their fellow man.

It also makes people do barbaric things.

I think "radical" has become a current way of saying "homocidal maniacs".

I worry about this world. I really do.

Answer 6

Because they were raised with the ideal that if they kill an invader, which of course we're not, they will go to heaven.
This ideology is born out of their lack of contact with outside cultures other than their own.

Answer 7

you be surprised what the promise of 71 virgins will do to the mind of an retard.

Answer 8

I'dad Al-'oda is "preparation for the battle.

Muslims have a big incentive to fight in "jihad fee sybil Allah" as described in the Qur'an. A Muslim who participated in "jihad fee sybil Allah" is a "mujahid" (pl. "mujahideen"), a fighter in the jihad. A mujahid who dies during the fighting is a "shahid" martyr. The "homicide bomber" dies ensuring his entry into "jannah" (heaven) and he reduces "fitnah" (unbelief) by taking as many non-Muslims with him as possible.

Qur'an Surah Al-Anfãl (8):39
So fight them (unbelievers) until there is no more fitnah (disbelief or worship of any god but Allah) and all submit to the religion of Allah alone (in the whole world)" ...

Qur'an [Surah al-Hujurat (49):15]
Mumim (true Muslims) believe in Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad), and without doubt they strive in the cause of Allah( jihad fee Sybil Allah) with their wealth and their lives. Those! They are the sincere.

Not all Muslims blow up things, yet "jihad in the cause of Allah" "jihad fee sybil Allah" is "fard ayn" "compulsory duty" for all Muslims. Why? There are rules from the Quran for combattive jihad.

Among observant Muslims there are those who:
a) jihad in the path of Allah with their wealth and their lives (including those who sit at home but give asylum to mujahidin Qur'an 4:76, 8:74, 49:15) = true Muslim
b) those who sit at home (and do not give asylum to mujahidin or jihad in the path of Allah)
c) the handicapped (does not count as a category)

http://www.intelligence.org.il/eng/var/39p_e.htm

Following are the 39 principles of Jihad (found in the Qur'an) as described by Mohhamad Bin Ahmad Al-Salem translated from Al-faroq website by Col Jonathan D. Halevi:

1. Preparing and urging the mind for Jihad - Every Muslim must obey the call for the Jihad against the infidels out of sheer belief and intention.

2. Sincere desire to attain martyrdom - Al-Salem, basing his arguments on Sheik Abdallah Azzam (the spiritual leader of Osama Bin Laden, killed in
Afghanistan in 1989), emphasizes the importance of the sincere endeavor in order to attain martyrdom from Allah. The believer can perform the commandment concerning the "preparation to the battle" (I'dad Al-'oda) and gain a reward from Allah equivalent to the Saheed's reward (72 virgins and secure a close place near the Divine presence in Heaven) even though he may die from natural causes.

3. Taking part in the Jihad - Every Muslim has to take an active role in war against the infidels, prepared to self sacrifice for the sake of Allah. Participation in Jihad is the most distinguished action in the eyes of Allah.

4. Financing Jihad - Muslims can take part in the Jihad by making donations dedicated to the Jihad and the Mujahideen. The donation's value is
determined by its quality and destination and not by the sum total which is donated.

5. Supplying the fighters' needs - A believer who is unable to take part in the Jihad (for instance women and handicapped) can perform his duty
by supplying the Mujahideens' needs in money and equipment. By doing so the donator is considered Mujahid and deserves the same reward.

6. Taking care of the Mujahid's family - A believer who supplies a Mujahid's family needs is considered Mujahid and deserves half of his
reward. If one neglects this act it may bring him misfortune and death by the hands of God.

7. Assisting the fallens' families - by supplying the special needs of the orphans and widows.

8. Assisting the families of prisoners and wounded fighters - by supplying their necessities.

9. Fund raising for the Mujahideen - money is the lifeline of the Jihad. Its importance also stems from gathering donations which would arouse
the spirit of Jihad in the believers' hearts. There are many ways of carrying out this duty: in mosques, public places, family gatherings,
charity events, monthly donation or by urging the wealthy to open their hands to the Mujahideen.

10. Granting charity donations to the Mujahideens - who enjoy priority status in Islam.

11. Financing medical treatment for wounded Mujahideen

12. Praising the Mujahideen and their deeds - It is essential to educate the Islamic Nation on their values and to see them as a role model.

13. Encouraging the Mujahideen to stick to their ways - in order to strengthen their spirit and moral.

14. Protecting the Mujahideen -avoid publishing any information that may place them in jeopardy or spoil the spirit of Jihad. Al-Salem warns his
readers from the Arabic daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat (Saudi orientated, published in London ) which conducts the "crusader - Jewish scheme" against Islam by publishing false information designed to destroy the steadfastness of the Islamic Nation and the Mujahideens' spirit.

15. Publicizing the disgrace of hypocrites and defeatists - who strive to weaken the Islamic Nation.

16. Preaching to Jihad - Enormous reward is promised to every Muslim who serves as a catalyst for other believers to commit the duty of the Jihad.

17. Providing strategic advice to the Mujahideen - This can be translated in many ways including the supply of essential information on the enemy and his plans in order to be well prepared.

18. Keeping secrecy concerning the Mujahideen

19. Prayers to Allah for the sake of the Mujahideen and for the defeat of the enemies.

20. Holding special prayer to avoid misfortune and to strengthen the Muslim community.

21. Publishing the Mujahideens' activities in order to arouse the notion of solidarity and strengthen pride and hope among the believers, to praise the
ideal of self sacrifice for the sake of Allah and to break the media siege imposed by the enemy. There are varied ways recommended for distributing information praising Jihad including Internet websites and forums, distribution lists, circulating publications in public places (for instance mosques, schools), sending SMS, etc.

22. Participating in publishing process of books on the Mujahideen

23. Publishing Islamic laws supporting the Jihad - This mission falls on the shoulders of the Muslim scholars who have the duty to guide the Islamic
Nation in the light of the Jihad and to call believers to join the Mujahideen and pray on their behalf. Their followers are demanded to urge the scholars to act. In this context, Al-Salem glorifies the role of Sheik Hamoud Al-Oqala Al-Shu'aybi (radical Saudi scholar, deceased 2 years ago,
backed the Taliban regime and al-Qaeda) as an adorable scholar who thrived to strengthen the Jihadi organizations worldwide by publishing Islamic laws justifying terror suicide attacks and holy war against the infidels.

24. Keeping steady, consistent contact with scholars and preachers in order to update them about the current happenings in connection with the Mujahideen. The believer is asked to assist Islamic scholars who on certain occasion are under government pressure or influenced by false information. He has to update them regularly with reliable information, to support them and urge them to persist with the call to Jihad.

25. Physical practicing - A Muslim who designates himself to become a Mujaheed has to start gradually by improving his physical fitness. Al-Salem elaborates in his book a recommended practicing program which includes enhancing the endurance of both the heart and lungs, increasing muscle mass and strength.

26. Acquiring shooting skills - Al-Salem calls on Muslims not to be satisfied solely with the tuition of Jihad but to prepare in performing in this duty by acquiring shooting skills.

27. Practicing swimming and riding horses - riding horses, explains Al-Salem is still relevant in the battlefields of Afghanistan , Chechnya and Iraq .

28. Learning first aid skills - to help wounded Mujahudeen (splicing broken bones, providing infusions, etc.).

29. Learning the doctrine of Jihad - Al-Salem recommends dozens of books, articles and Islamic laws published in recent years by Muslim radical leaders and scholars most of them Saudis by origin (Osama Bin Laden, Hamoud Al-Oqala Al-Shuaibi, Abd Aziz Jarbou', Yusouf Al-'ayyiri, Naser Al-Fahed, Ali Al-Khudier, Suliman Al-Olwan and more). One of them is the Al-Khudier's Islamic law which justifies the use of weapons of mass destruction against the U.S.

30. Supplying refuge and shelter to the Mujahideen

31. Expressing hostility and hatred toward infidels - A call for reconciliation or co-existence with the infidels might weaken the Mujahudeen. One may call for a Hudna, but to place it in practice is forbidden.

32. Constant action to achieve the release of all prisoners - held in enemy jails and to use all means for their escape or release.

33. Distributing current information on the prisoners in order to keep their high moral.

34. Performing electronic Jihad - Al-Salem attributes paramount importance to the Internet as a component for Jihad. He calls believers to join the Jihad by participating in Internet forums to defend the Islam and Mujahideen, to preach Jihad and to encourage Muslims to learn more about
this sacred duty. The Internet provides an opportunity to reach vast, target audiences and respond swiftly to false allegations. Computer experts are asked to use their skills and experience in destroying American, Jewish and
secular websites as well as morally corrupt web sites.

35. Alienation of infidels - Believers in other religions have to be isolated from Muslim communities so they will be prevented from committing hostile actions.

36. Educating the younger generation to adore Jihad and the Mujahideen - The children, asserts Al-Salem are the "fuel" of the next stage of confrontation with the infidels. Parents have the duty to educate them to adore Jihad and the Mujahideen and to prepare themselves mentally for self-sacrifice for the sake of Allah. Al-Salem recommends believers to tell their young stories
about the life of Prophet Mohammad, his associates, the great Muslim conquerors and the Mujahideen in our time. In addition it is recommended to display to the children Jihadi films and taped preaches which praise martyrdom.

37. Abandoning the luxuries of materialism - which might weaken the spirit of Jihad.

38. Boycotting enemy's commodities - as part of the economic Jihad.

39. Avoiding the employment of foreign workers - from enemy countries.

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