Countering Terrorism

The Global Imams Council acknowledges that terrorism is a growing global concern and one of the most significant threats to international security. The devastating impact of terrorist attacks is evident from recent events, such as the 9/11 attacks in the United States, the 7/7 bombings in London, and the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The threat posed by terrorist groups and individuals is not only limited to the loss of human lives but also includes severe economic damage, social instability, and a significant impact on international relations. The GIC values its relationship with the counter-terrorism community and is involved in projects where Islamist terrorism is tackled to minimize the risk of terrorist attacks and maintain local and global security.

The GIC works to detect, prevent, and respond to terrorist activities effectively. Our work involves a range of activities, including intelligence cooperation with authorities in the Middle East, law enforcement, parliamentary testimonies, and international cooperation between other leading Imams councils and Muslim organizations.

The Global Imams Council is among the very few Muslim organizations able to identify potential threats within the broader Muslim community, and we care for the vulnerable Muslims that are targeted by Islamist extremists. Our objective in this regard is to disrupt Islamist networks, identify terrorist financiers, and prevent Islamists from operating freely.

A critical aspect of The Global Imams Council’s work is our role in countering extremist ideologies that promote terrorism. Many terrorist organizations, such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS, have exploited political, social, and economic grievances to recruit and radicalize individuals to carry out their violent agenda. GIC’s Counter-terrorism efforts focus on addressing these underlying causes of extremism. We work towards building resilient communities that are less vulnerable to extremist propaganda and have the capacity to resist the influence of radicalization.