Islamic
terror groups sincerely believe that they are on the right path,
fighting for the cause of their god, Allah. Their mindset is that
of complete obedience even to the point that they dare not retreat
in battle. Most would rather die fighting for their cause than to
give up; to retreat would bring the wrath of Allah upon them, according
to the Qur'an:
"O ye who believe! When ye meet the unbelievers
in hostile array, never turn your backs to them. If any turn his back
to them on such a day - unless it be a stratagem of war, or to retreat
to a troop (of his own) he draws on himself the wrath of Allah, and
his abode is Hell, an evil refuge..."
(Qur'an: 008.016)
Muslim
terrorists are indoctrinated with the belief that war is a good
thing and is meant for them to be engaged in - even though they
may not like it:
"Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike
it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing that is good for you,
and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth,
and ye know not." (Qur'an: 002.216)
According to the Qur'an,
Allah "loves" those who fight in his cause:
"Truly Allah loves
those who fight in his cause in battle array, as if they were a solid
cemented structure." (Qur'an: 061.004)
It appears that Allah
is the one that has given the order for Muslim armies to behead their
enemies and that Muslims who die in battle will be rewarded:
"Therefore,
when ye meet the unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At
length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on
them)...but if it had been Allah's will, he could certainly have exacted
retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order
to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the
way of Allah, he will never let their deeds be lost." (Qur'an: 047.004)