Moscow Terror Attack: ISIS, Anglo-Saxons, Or Ukraine?

By Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam 27 March 2024 Whatever The Hidden Forces Behind ISIS, Muslims—Especially Scholars And Intellectuals—Must Repeatedly Refute Its Misleading Claims About Their Islamic Roots And Condemn Acts Of Terrorism. Main Points: 1. ISIS claimed responsibility for the Moscow terrorist attack, condemned by Western and Arabian countries. 2. Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev and Alexander Nazarov, are sceptical and suspect the West's involvement. 3. Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called ISIS' statement fake and said: ISIS is not responsible for this terrorist attack. 4. Al-Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, head of Al-Azhar University, argues that ISIS is a Zionist front organization and a criminal organization within the Islamic faith. 5. On January 22, 2016, Sheikh Kalbani, former Imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, criticized Salafism and terrorism, claiming ISIS shares the same Salafist methodology as Saudi Arabia. 6. Alexander Nazarov argues that the CIA formed Al-Qaeda, and Israel and the US armed and supported ISIS as a rival of the Syrian government. 7. Anti-Muslim elements have found the opportunity to speak against Islam after the Moscow attack, demonstrating their prejudice by criticising Islam and voicing hostility against Muslims. 8. Whatever the hidden forces behind ISIS, Muslims—especially scholars and intellectuals—must repeatedly refute its misleading claims about their Islamic roots and condemn acts of terrorism. ----- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on a Moscow concert hall, targeting a large gathering in Moscow's suburbs and returning safely. Many nations, including Germany, the United Nations, the European Union, France, Spain, Italy, and the Arab countries, have denounced the attack. The US presidential office claimed that the horrifying incident had nothing to do with the situation in Ukraine. Ukraine denies involvement in the recent attack. Its secret services claim it is a sign of Russian aggression, with Moscow's Special Forces behind it. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns that Ukraine's high officials will be found and destroyed like terrorists if they are involved. The pro-Ukrainian militia organisation Freedom of Russia Legion, which attacked Moscow forces on the Russian border, has likewise denied any role in the incident. ISIS claimed in a Telegram statement that its members attacked a large gathering on the outskirts of the Russian capital, Moscow. However, the Deputy Head of the Russian National Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, called ISIS' statement fake and said that ISIS is not responsible for this terrorist attack. In this context, the American assertion that a terrorist attack in Moscow would soon happen was questioned during the news conference by White House spokesperson John Kirby. On March 8, the US Embassy in Moscow sent out a warning to its citizens to avoid public gatherings for the next 48 hours, "including concert venues." A White House spokesman said at a press conference that the statement from the US embassy had nothing to do with Friday's attack. Senior Russian officials appear to be doubtful about the West's role in the Moscow terror attack. There would be no difference between those who carried out this act and those who were behind it, according to Medvedev, who also hinted that Ukraine might have been involved. ------------------------------------------------------------- Also Read: ISIS Bloodbath In Moscow Again Reminds Muslims Of Their Wrong Understanding Of Terrorist Organisations ------------------------------------------------------------- ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, which was condemned by Western and Arabian countries. However, senior Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev, are sceptical about ISIS's role and suspect the West's involvement. Russian writers have published articles in this regard, including one by Alexander Nazarov, a Kazakh-born Russian statesman, on RT Arabic, formerly known as Rusiya Al-Yaum, a Russian state-owned free-to-air television news channel based in Moscow. I translated his article from Arabic to the following: Moscow Terror Attack: ISIS, Anglo-Saxons, Or Ukraine? By Alexander Nazarov, Tr. New Age Islam There are plenty of "coincidences" in the situation surrounding this terrorist attack; therefore, there is no need to search for complex explanations when there are straightforward explanations. On March 7, the US Embassy in Moscow issued a warning to its American citizens about the possibility of a terrorist attack against “large gatherings of people in Moscow, including concerts.” Following the terrorist attack, the Anglo-Saxon media reported more quickly than usual that the perpetrator was the Afghan branch of the "Islamic State" organisation, which had never before carried out any operations against Russia. In this regard, the 2016 scandal came to mind when it emerged that the Pentagon, with the help of the British public relations company Bell Pottinger, spent $500 million to fabricate fake videos depicting terrorist attacks by Al-Qaeda. Condemning the terrorist attack and blaming ISIS is nothing more than a camouflage designed to conceal the true state of affairs. However, I would not be shocked if ISIS was really employed to plot a terrorist attack, considering the well-known fact that the CIA formed Al-Qaeda and that Israel and the US armed and supported ISIS as a rival of the Syrian government. ISIS and the Ukrainian government are equal tools in Washington's hands, and involvement in one does not exclude involvement in the other. This terrorist attack can be interpreted, if chosen, as a part of the struggle for Central Asia. Employing Tajik enforcers would incite a wave of anti-Tajik sentiment among Russians, causing the Russian government to retaliate and further deteriorate relations between Russia and the Central Asian nations. That being said, when it comes to state terrorism, the perpetrators are not the most significant problem. Naturally, in this context, one cannot help but recall the bombings of the Nord Stream pipeline and the Crimean Bridge. These were the terrorist attacks directly carried out by the Anglo-Saxons. The Crimean Bridge attack even involved the use of Ukrainian land. The United States and Britain have selected terrorism as one of the primary methods of fighting Russia since the first day of the war in Ukraine. According to the Ukrainians themselves, the Anglo-Saxons are involved, directly or indirectly, in 90% of Ukraine's operations against Russia. Of course, this also applies to terrorist attacks launched by the Ukrainian military intelligence agency. We might say that the two countries in the world—Ukraine and Britain—are founded on the imperative that every chance must be exploited to do as much damage to Russia as possible. -------------------------------------------------------- Also Read: ISIS Attack In Moscow: Death's Dance Macabre In Islam's Holiest Month! -------------------------------------------------------- There is, nevertheless, a rational explanation that makes perfect sense: Kirill Budanov, the head of military intelligence for Ukraine, has often declared his intention to "take the war to Russian territory." Given the limited capabilities of military intelligence, it is not surprising that Budanov has mostly used terrorist tactics, killing journalists and prominent Russian figures, such as the daughter of philosopher and thinker Alexander Dugin; sabotaging and endangering public security by, among other things, coming into contact with youngsters on Russian soil and instructing them to turn on gas, burn military registration and conscription offices, or damage railway transformers. Budanov has publicly admitted that he was involved in the killings and attempted killings of well-known Russian nationalists. Even phone scammers, who attempt to obtain the credit card data of elderly people in an attempt to steal their money, claim that their calls originate from Ukraine and are supported by Ukrainian military intelligence. But Budanov immediately took his terrorist activities to new heights, both before and after the Russian presidential elections. Maintaining a practically normal life and keeping Russian society largely unharmed has been one of the biggest achievements of Putin in the war. Consequently, the current main objective of Kyiv, London, and Washington is to undermine Russian public order and stir up public anger over the "inability of the authorities to protect them." This is why the West has supplied Ukraine with long-range weapons, which it is presently employing to assault several Russian border cities, including the residential neighbourhoods of Belgorod. However, this doesn't have the desired impact; instead, a greater degree of terror is required. This is precisely the reason why the terrible terrorist tragedy in Moscow became significant and crucial for Kyiv, London, and Washington. The level of coordination in the terrorist attack indicates that it was expertly planned, much like prior attacks against Russia. Although the details are yet unknown, I believe the most likely scenario is that Ukraine is the organiser, possibly with assistance from the "Islamic State" group, and that everything is being done on orders from the United States and possibly the United Kingdom. Ukraine may be living in its final months, while the West is heading towards an escalation of extremism in its methods of conflict. There are similarities between this terrorist act and Macron's plan to send soldiers to Ukraine. If the West is unsuccessful in using all of its tools—from ISIS to Ukraine—it will be left with no choice but to engage in direct combat with Russia. The article expresses only the opinion of the newspaper or writer. قناة روسيا اليوم الهجوم الإرهابي في موسكو: تنظيم الدولة الإسلامية و/أو أوكرانيا و/أو الأنغلوساكسون؟ Source: Translated from Arabic by Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi (End of Article) ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, condemned by Western and Arabian countries. However, Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev and Alexander Nazarov, are sceptical and suspect the West's involvement. The controversial comments have left us guessing as to who exactly carried out the terror attack in Moscow. It is also worth mentioning what Al-Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the head of Al-Azhar University, the largest Islamic university in Egypt, said a few years ago. Here is my summary of what he said: He said that the Islamic State (ISIS) organisation, which is active in Syria and Iraq, is a Zionist front organisation and a criminal organisation within the Islamic faith. Sheikh Al-Azhar stated that ISIS is a Zionist tool used against Islam and has nothing to do with Islam at a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal. These individuals have caused Islam to be discredited and Muslims to be mocked globally. It should be mentioned that Al-Azhar University is regarded as the most trustworthy and representative of Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamaat institution globally. Al-Azhar Jamia's firm position against ISIS illustrates how the Islamic State is unrelated to the Sunni community. -------------------------------------------------------------- Also Read: ISIS Bloodbath In Moscow Again Reminds Muslims Of Their Wrong Understanding Of Terrorist Organisations -------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb continued, "The saddest thing is that these enemies of Islam are using the name of Islam to make fun of it throughout the world. In my opinion, these individuals are outright terrorists, having been manufactured by Zionist colonial powers with malevolent intent. The war crimes these individuals are waging against mankind under the guise of an Islamic state and caliphate have nothing to do with Islam, which is a religion of mercy. ISIS and its killing of innocent people are the centre of attention for the Western world right now. Additionally, the West views ISIS as a representative of Islam. ISIS is spreading the false belief that Islam is a violent faith that has no compassion or respect for human decency.” He further said, “The work of this terror organization has done much to damage the moderate image of Islam around the world. ISIS is working as a weapon in the hands of the Zionist colonialist forces, not to re-establish the Islamic Caliphate but rather to disperse the Arab countries and the Nation of Islam.” Alexander Nazarov argues that “the CIA formed Al-Qaeda, and Israel and the US armed and supported ISIS as a rival of the Syrian government." Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb states that “ISIS was manufactured by Zionist colonial powers for malevolent intent.” These two assertions have been made in two distinct contexts. It is also important to consider who is providing ISIS with weapons and financing. The findings indicate that Muslims are the group most vulnerable to ISIS. ISIS has harmed Syria, Iraq, and Muslim lives worldwide, but most significantly, it has tarnished the image of Islam. Muslims all throughout the world continue to be extremely concerned about ISIS and other radical groups, who are purportedly the agents of secret powers. On January 22, 2016, Sheikh Kalbani triumphantly announced on MBC-TV in Dubai that ISIS (Daesh) shares the same essential principles as he and his fellow Muslims. While denouncing Salafism, Sheikh Kalbani, a well-known preacher from the same sect and former Imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, remarked that terrorism is, of course, a product of Salafism, also known as Wahhabism. During an interview, he explained how terrorism is an offspring of Salafism, adding that Daesh follows the same Salafist methodology as Saudi Arabia, with only minor variances in how those who violate the Sharia are punished. There have been serious concerns and multiple opinions about ISIS. The latest terrorist assault in Moscow has sparked our worries once more because, in addition to our sorrow for the civilian casualties, we are worried about ISIS's attempt to discredit Islam, Muslims, and the notion that "Islamic teachings inspire everything it does." Following the terrorist attack in Moscow, certain anti-Islamic elements seem to have found the ideal opportunity to speak against Islam in this troubling affair. This is nothing new; rather, it is the standard mindset of these anti-Muslim people, who go to great lengths to demonstrate their prejudice by criticising Islam and voicing their hostility against Muslims. Muslims don't have to take them seriously. It is imperative that Muslims, particularly scholars and intellectuals, continuously refute ISIS's false allegations about their ties to Islam and denounce acts of terrorism. It is important to remember that ISIS uses Islamic sources for its evil intentions. Because of this, even though we have denied their claims numerous times in the past, we must do so again and again. ------ A regular Columnist with NewAgeIslam.com, Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi Dehlvi is a Classical Islamic scholar with a Sufi background and English-Arabic-Urdu Translator. URL: https://newageislam.com/radical-islamism-jihad/moscow-terror-attack-isis-anglo-saxons-ukraine/d/132016 New Age Islam, Islam Online, Islamic Website, African Muslim News, Arab World News, South Asia News, Indian Muslim News, World Muslim News, Women in Islam, Islamic Feminism, Arab Women, Women In Arab, Islamophobia in America, Muslim Women in West, Islam Women and Feminism