Siraj Wahhaj – Fundamentalism and Terrorism

About this lecture

In this powerful lecture, Imam Siraj Wahhaj tackles the false equation of Islam with terrorism, arguing that the real terrorists are found in the corridors of government, big business, and media — pointing to tobacco corporations, foreign military interventions, and systemic propaganda as evidence. He calls on Muslims in Canada and America to recognize their unique role as a mercy to all of mankind, to build unity among their communities, and to counter negative portrayals of Islam not with words alone, but through exemplary character and active engagement with society. The lecture is followed by an extensive Q&A covering topics including the World Trade Center trial, jihad in Somalia, the Toronto Five, and strategies for Muslim community organization.