An insight into the methodology of training suicide bombers can be gained from the 24-page Hidayatnama, or user's manual. 'To become a martyr,' the manual says, 'is the dream of every mujahid. It is a gift from God and will also send a message to the enemy that the mujahid would prefer to die in an interrogation cell rather than disclose any secrets which could harm other mujahids'.
The manual, seized from a suicide bomber in Pakistan, contains instructions for training and how to deal with interrogators if arrested. The first chapter begins with a stress on the need for 'collective restraint' and says 'every mujahideen should try not to divulge his personal problems to others in the organisation. Gathering information other than that required should also be avoided. Mujahideen should only move according to instructions from the centre'.
The second chapter focuses on 'personal constraint' and, advising jihadis to avoid keeping photographs and secret documents, warns 'you should try not to tell your family members about your whereabouts and also avoid meeting them as this could land you in trouble. Our relation is with God, whatever we are doing is for God, and all other relationships are meaningless. Therefore, try to avoid making friends and keeping in close touch with your relatives'.
Other chapters instruct the jihadis about keeping secrets, how to meet people in public places, and not to argue with the traffic police. One chapter details how to avoid using the Internet and mobile phones to communicate with each other. 'Every friend should avoid opening any Internet site that could land you in trouble or help others find out about your ideology or strategy like what happened with Al Qaeda. Always use a cafe for chatting or sending messages on the e-mail, but avoid sending e-mails from your own home or a friend's house. Similarly, first write your message on Note Pad or WordPad'.
Image: Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, the alleged mastermind behind the Mumbai terror attacks.
The manual, seized from a suicide bomber in Pakistan, contains instructions for training and how to deal with interrogators if arrested. The first chapter begins with a stress on the need for 'collective restraint' and says 'every mujahideen should try not to divulge his personal problems to others in the organisation. Gathering information other than that required should also be avoided. Mujahideen should only move according to instructions from the centre'.
The second chapter focuses on 'personal constraint' and, advising jihadis to avoid keeping photographs and secret documents, warns 'you should try not to tell your family members about your whereabouts and also avoid meeting them as this could land you in trouble. Our relation is with God, whatever we are doing is for God, and all other relationships are meaningless. Therefore, try to avoid making friends and keeping in close touch with your relatives'.
Other chapters instruct the jihadis about keeping secrets, how to meet people in public places, and not to argue with the traffic police. One chapter details how to avoid using the Internet and mobile phones to communicate with each other. 'Every friend should avoid opening any Internet site that could land you in trouble or help others find out about your ideology or strategy like what happened with Al Qaeda. Always use a cafe for chatting or sending messages on the e-mail, but avoid sending e-mails from your own home or a friend's house. Similarly, first write your message on Note Pad or WordPad'.
Image: Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, the alleged mastermind behind the Mumbai terror attacks.
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