ISIS, Other Terror Groups Launch Massive Social Media Campaign

Luke 21:7 “Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?” Luke 21:11 "There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and epidemics in many lands, and there will be terrifying things (that which strikes terror), and great miraculous signs in the heavens."

Islamic terrorist groups are taking to the web in an attempt to win the hearts and minds of the younger generations.

A report shows that Islamic terrorist groups are sending out at least 90 messages on Twitter every minute.

The study by the Saudi Arabian based Sakina shows that terror groups like Syrian Islamic Liberation Front, Al-Nusra Front and ISIS are not only sending out messages to promote their view of Islam but also recruiting potential terrorist fighters.

The head of the group says that governments need to watch social media to control the messages being sent to youth.  But he also said that the public has a responsibility as well.

“The responsibility of protecting the general public from terrorist activities does not only lie with the official directorates. It is also the responsibility of the media, mosques and educational institutes,” Abdulmunim Al-Mushawah said.  “Public awareness and guidance are the campaign’s top priorities because it is important to teach people how to face one problem without creating another.”

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