Why Muslim Teens join Al-Qaeda asks Spanish Judge

Al- Qaeda is targeting teenagers in its latest recruitment campaign, a Spanish magistrate leading the probe into Islamic terrorism in Spain, including the 11 March 2004 attacks in Madrid that killed 191 people, has told an Italian weekly magazine. "Teenage terrorists are more dangerous than their 'older brothers' because they are more fanatical," explained, Judge Baltasar Garzon from Spain in an interview with Espresso, which will be published Thursday.

Iraq is, and will remain the largest breeding ground for Islam inspired terrorist groups, according to the Spanish judge who has been investigating extremist Muslims over the past four years. "Very experienced militants are operating in Iraq. They are highly trained and have a thorough knowledge of the techniques of guerrilla warfare. When the current instability reaches an end I really don't think these militants will retire to a private life," said Garzon, adding that "Europe will be one of their targets."

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"I remember one of them, a 17-year-old who I personally interrogated. When I asked him why [he had become a terrorist]? He replied: 'because I am fighting for freedom.'

I then asked him what he meant by 'freedom?'" Garzon says he was "shocked" by the boy's prompt reply:"Stop your demagogy." While the teenage militants are not well-versed in the teachings of Islam, they are motivated by their "simple, direct" ideas and convictions, Garzon said.

Iraq is, and will remain the largest breeding ground for Islam inspired terrorist groups, according to the Spanish judge who has been investigating extremist Muslims over the past four years. "Very experienced militants are operating in Iraq. They are highly trained and have a thorough knowledge of the techniques of guerrilla warfare. When the current instability reaches an end I really don't think these militants will retire to a private life," said Garzon, adding that "Europe will be one of their targets."

"We need more international co-operation between the intelligence services and the judicial authorities. If this can't be achieved, then the Iraqi problem will explode," he said.

But the threat of Islamic terrorism has spread well beyond the borders of Iraq, Garzon said.

"Other groups are capitalizing on the action of radical Islamists and are beginning to wield great influence, as if they were one political movement. I am referring to groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, which is preparing for action from North Africa, particularly Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia," he said. In the interview, Garzon also praised the Italian judiciary for working together with their Spanish colleagues in hunting down those responsible for the 11 March 2004, Madrid bombings, that along with those killed, left some 1,800 people injured.

typical example of a successful Spanish- Italian operation was the June 2004 extradition to Spain of Osman Rabei, also known as Mohammed the Egyptian, after police picked him up in Milan. Rabei is believed to be one of the masterminds of the Madrid bombings that targeted morning commuters at train stations in the Spanish capital.

Here is what lies at the root of the motivation of Muslm teens to join up to become murderers. The - Holy (sic) Qur'an says "When you meet the unbelievers in the Jihad strike off their heads and, when you have laid them low, bind your captives firmly"

Quran 47:4 When you meet the unbelievers in the Jihad strike off their heads and, when you have laid them low, bind your captives firmly. Then grant them their freedom or take ransom from them, until War shall lay down her burdens.

Quran 5:33-34 The only reward of those who make war upon Allah and His messenger and strive after corruption in the land will be that they will be killed or crucified, or have their hands and feet and alternate sides cut off, or will be expelled out of the land.

Quran 5:51 Believers, take neither Jews nor Christians for your friends. They are friends with one another. Whoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number.

I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers, Smite ye above their necks - Holy Qur'an

Quran 8:12 "Remember Thy Lord inspired the angels (with the message): "I am with you: give firmness to the believers, I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers, Smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger tips of them."

Story Credits: ADNKI

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