A growing number of commentators in the Arab world argue that many Muslims believe the only force preventing a global Islamic takeover is the United States.
According to these voices, some Muslims view their presence in America not as an act of immigration but as a religious mission aimed at weakening the country from within. The sentiment expressed in radical circles is clear: “We are in the belly of the beast, and we need to strike the heart of the Empire to bring it down.”
The recent case of the Afghan terrorist in Washington, DC is seen by these analysts as a prime example of this mindset—an individual driven by the belief that Islam is engaged in open conflict with America. These warnings call on the US to recognize the ideological threat posed by radical Islam and the growing willingness of extremists to act on this worldview.
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This perspective from within the Arab world highlights a serious internal debate—many Arab reformists warn that Western governments underestimate the ideological ambitions of radical Islam. These voices stress that ignoring this threat only empowers extremists and leaves America vulnerable to individuals who view the country as an enemy to be defeated rather than a home to join.