What are Muslim heads of state saying?
Nearly all Islamic countries of the world have condemned the terrorist attacks. This might be expected of moderate Muslim nations like Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, and Qatar, to name a few. But amazingly, even countries known for terrorism like Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen are saying the same thing. Many of these same Muslim countries have also vowed to fight against terrorism. No one yet knows how committed these nations will be in their resolve to fight against terrorism. But the consensus is remarkable so far. The most stunning report comes from Saudi Arabia. Commenting on the new spirit of international cooperation against terrorism, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said, “This calls for a new perception of cooperation within the international community, a perception that allows us to work together, Muslims and Christians … in the fight against this scourge.” Perhaps Jordan’s King Abdullah is representative of moderate Muslim nations in his
