KHARIJITES: 

This  is one of the oldest sects of the Islamic religion. It is reported that Kharijites assassinated Hadrat Ali, the nephew of Muhammad who became the fourth caliph of the Shiites. The reason for killing Ali is that the Kharijites did not accept him as being qualified to be a rightful successor to Muhammad regardless of the family relationship. (The term Kharijite is synonymous with the word "assassin.") In addition, Kharijites believe that the succession of caliphates is not necessarily decided by either one of the Sunni or Shiite methods but by being open to any believing Muslim male who exemplifies extreme righteous piety and allegiance to the strict and literal following of the Qur'an.

 

ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM:

This group is comprised of all Muslims who view Western culture as a threat to Islam. They are determined to establish Islam as the dominant religion for all people and to incorporate the Shari'a laws as the guideline for societal governance. As a result, this ideology reflects more than just a basic observance of religion since it encompasses complete control of the political and social structure of its followers.

Strict Islamic fundamentalism is what has given a meteoric rise to the extremist groups that end up forming terror cells. These are individuals who are completely sincere in believing that it is their obligation and mission to advance the cause of Islam at all costs. Therefore, it is deemed an "honor and a privilege" for a Muslim from this group to become a suicide bomber who kills innocent men, women and children which are deemed  "infidels" and enemies of Islam. The mindset of terrorists is stedfast in their belief that they will have achieved the highest goal as a martyr, thus, be entitled to an immediate entrance into "paradise" as they have been promised in the Qur'an. They sincerely believe they are doing "God's Will."

 

The Islamic group, HAMAS, specifically refers to the Palestinian issue with Israel as a "religious problem" and calls on Muslims to see it as such.

(Hamas Covenant -1988: Article 15, paragraph 3)

 

Perhaps we should consider Jesus' prophetic words for today:
"...yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me." (John 16: 2-3)