Raymond Ibrahim "The world as understood by Islamic nations varies wildly from the Western nations’ understanding of the world. Whereas Muslims see the world through the lens of history, the West has jettisoned or rewritten history to suit its ideologies." He continues that Islamists believe that European countries once ruled by an Islamic ruler "are seen as being currently “occupied” by Christian “infidels” and in need of “liberation.” This is why jihadi organizations refer to terrorist attacks on such countries as “defensive jihads.”"  (bold is Raymond Ibrahim's)