Iraqi fighters keep watch during fighting with Islamic State militants at Al-Nibai, north of Baghdad. Malaysian police say some Malays are attracted to the Isis cause because of sex, money and power. – Reuters pic, January 23, 2015.Sex, money, material gain and influence are the four key elements found in almost every deviant Islamic sect, a senior police intelligence official said, and are similarly the reasons why some Malays are attracted to the Islamic State's (Isis) cause.Special Branch director Datuk Seri Akhil Bulat said these four elements have appeared consistently in police investigations into various sects, and presented a key to understanding the mindset of would-be militants."For these deviant sects, everything always begins with ideology. But once their numbers have increased, in terms of membership, then these sects progress to violence."The reason why these sects appeal to Malays is because they allow what Islam forbids, which appeals to those who are confused and pressured by their daily lives," he said in an interview.Alternative interpretations of the Quran, such as telling members that they do not need to pray five times a day, nor do they need to fast during Ramadan, may be attractive to some Muslims."They are told that they can interpret the Quran as they see fit, instead of according to the interpretations of Islamic scholars or religious authorities."A recent example of the Isis's abuse of Quranic verses is the publication of a pamphlet, Su’al wa-Jawab fi al-Sabi wa-Riqab, or Questions and Answers on Taking Captives and Slaves, which justifies the use of female captives for sex and sex with underage girls.Last year, The Malaysian Insider also reported that a few Malaysian women had gone to Syria and Iraq to engage in "jihad al-nikah" or sex jihad for fighters there.Recently, Isis has demanded a ransom of US$200 million for two Japanese hostages, the first time it has ever kidnapped for money.But more benignly, some Muslims attracted to Isis simply believe that fighting for the terror network's self-declared "caliphate" is an act of atonement for all their wrongs and sins committed."They have been brainwashed into believing that this is the final battle, the war to end all wars. This is their last chance to be cleansed of their sins and enter heaven."Most Malays would reject this as hogwash. But for those who are pressured by their daily lives or are miserable, it is easy for them to believe this," Akhil said.In the case of Malaysians arrested for trying to join or support the Isis, escapism from daily life has been found to be the main driving factor. The present state of mind of these people make them easily influenced by deviant teachings, Akhil added."We have come across Malays suffering from broken hearts and a lack of understanding about religion."There were also strange views about joining Isis, such as being able to "jet-ski" to heaven, he said.Akhil, who has spent almost 40 years in the intelligence service, said the desire to escape from the realities of life affected would-be militants, whether they were educated or not. – January 23, 2015.
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