Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Quotes


When you attack one Muslim, you attack all Muslims.


Context

This is a noteworthy quotation for two reasons: First, it shows part of the motivation for his murderous acts. Second, it illustrates a unique characteristic of Islam. Most people in the world first view themselves nationally or tribally, then often locally or occupationally, and then religiously. Eg ‘I am a French, Parisian, attorney who is Christian. For many Muslims, they are first a Muslim and the other identities follow. Eg ‘I am a Muslim, Nigerian teacher.


Citations

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Terrotist & Boston Marathon Bomber, Quoted in The Washington Post, May 19, 2013

Sourced by: Eigen's Political and Historical Quotations

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At the time the Mongols were the “infidels” who dominated the area and the various Islamic sects were at odds with each other. According to him, belief is the highest duty and fighting for the religion was next in importance.


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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
  • Born: July 22, 1993
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Dzhokhar Anzorovich Tsarnaev is a Kyrgyz-American man of Chechen descent who was convicted of terrorism in planting pressure cooker bombs at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, along with his brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev. The bombings killed three people and injured approximately 280 others.