Here is yet more evidence that “deradicalization” programs do not work and cannot work. “Deradicalization” programs are an abysmal failure everywhere they have been implemented.
The whole premise of “deradicalization” is that Islam is a religion of peace that jihadis misunderstand, twist, and hijack. Since that is a false premise, and warfare against unbelievers is actually taught in the Qur’an and Sunnah, “deradicalization” focuses on other issues, such as “anger issues” that the jihadi may have, his feelings of “alienation,” and the like.
But since none of that changes what the Qur’an and Sunnah say about warfare against unbelievers, it doesn’t “deradicalize” the jihadi at all. A British psychologist behind a “deradicalization” scheme has also admitted that there’s no guarantee that jihadis can ever be “cured.” And Jonathan Hall KC, who was at the time the UK’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, said there was “no magic bullet or special pill” that could help to change convicted “extremists.”
From the Jihad Watch archives:
UK: Libyan migrant who went on stabbing spree in Reading was in government deradicalization program
Gitmo prisoner reveals: Saudi “deradicalization program” is really a jihad training program
11 ex-Gitmo prisoners flee the Saudi “rehabilitation program” and join up with terrorist groups
Jaw-dropper: 25 former Gitmo detainees “return to militancy” despite Saudi rehab program!
Flight 253 jihadist wasn’t cured by Saudi anti-jihad art therapy
Former Guantanamo detainee now top al-Qaeda ideologue — “He was transferred to Saudi Arabia in 2006 where he was placed in a national rehabilitation project.”
Indonesian government admits that its jihadist rehab program is a failure
Malaysia: Muslim cleric active in deradicalization program promotes hatred of non-Muslims
France’s only jihadi “deradicalization” center is closing — it was voluntary, and it was empty
“He Chose Terror Over Deradicalization,” translated from “Er entschied sich für Terror statt Deradikalisierung,” Frankfurter Allgemeine, July 26, 2026:
The suspected attacker—who allegedly killed at least one woman and seriously injured several people on the sidelines of the CSD (Pride) parade—had for some time been on the radar of state security, police, the courts, and the justice system. He had come to attention due to his radicalized Islamism in connection with the preparation of terrorist offenses. According to the police, the suspect was known to them and is associated with the Islamist scene in Berlin. Several media outlets reported that he harbored sympathies for the terrorist militia “Islamic State.”
According to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), there is a conviction involving a suspended prison sentence, though it is not yet final. The accused, Abdul Ballout—whose full name Dobrindt disclosed—had been sentenced to one year and ten months of imprisonment, suspended on probation. The public prosecutor’s office had lodged an appeal against this. The suspect had previously come to attention “due to a high volume of criminal offenses,” Dobrindt said.
As recently as May, Ballout had been in state custody. He was reportedly in the preliminary stages of a deradicalization program and had already attended two sessions with experts in extremism prevention—during which no plans for an attack were mentioned, according to reports.
NDR, WDR, and the *Süddeutsche Zeitung* reported that the suspect had first come to the authorities’ attention at the age of 16. In May, he was reportedly sentenced to a juvenile term of one year and ten months for preparing a terrorist offense. He was released on probation subject to the condition that he participate in a deradicalization program.
Several media outlets reported that Ballout had taken part in two discussions with the organization Violence Prevention Network. However, staff members reportedly had doubts about whether to accept him as a client for counseling. *Focus* magazine quoted the organization’s managing director as saying that Ballout gave “calculated answers” during the conversations. A decision on further cooperation was not due to be made until after another meeting scheduled for this Monday.
According to media reports, the alleged perpetrator was under surveillance at times, and his phone was reportedly monitored as well. He had also reportedly attempted to join the “Islamic State” in Syria. How he managed to make preparations for the attack undetected despite these circumstances is one of the questions now being raised. On Sunday evening, Ballout was shot dead during a police operation in Berlin-Spandau.
somehistory says
The “terrorist chose terror” over being guided to change his thinking and behavior, which would mean putting aside his book of demon filth, the lessons learned in any madrassa he attended, the instructions from his cleric at the local barracks to engage at every opportunity to ‘strike the necks’ and “kill the Jews,” and make Christians pay the extortion.
The scummy muzzie had a “choice.” So he chose to stick with what he knew…cruelty and murder.
40 rounds says
If your religion gives a green light to lie, cheat, and steal from non Muslims, what is the point of trying to change them
somehistory says
that and the demand to rape infidel girls…and girls within the family… are the reasons there are converts to islime.
That egyptian muzzie in TX who murdered his two daughters, was raping them and making video (along with his son). and he beat them.
islime gives a green light for everything evil than can be thought up or invented
Desparaye-in-Germany says
Amen to that!! I have traveled and met a lot people, because of traveling people open up because your paths likely do nor cross again, i cannot tell you how many muslim women i have met who have tell me that they have been molested by an uncle or brother or close family friend. I would venture to say the molestation/rape rate of women is way close to the 90% mark. If a woman admits she is raped, death is nearly certain, if not for her, perhaps the perpetrator. I have had many tell me they are afraid to tell because their father and or brothers could end up in jail, so they suffer in silence for years. It is beyond disgusting what goes on in that so*called religious – cult circle!!!!
tgusa says
The “Euros chose terror” over being guided to change their thinking and behavior, which would mean putting aside their delusions regarding islam.
The Euros welcomed them in, what did think would happen? That’s the problem, they didn’t think. They refused to consider thinking things through. Now they are deep in to the FAFO phase of their non-thinking and delusional fantasies regarding islam muslims and their book of demon filth. The countries of Europe are a Disneyland for muslims and boy are they having fun.
somehistory says
I believe it is a human failing that people will do all they can to keep from admitting doing a stupid thing. It was stupid to bring in muzzlims who …they admit….have a totally different *culture* and no respect for the laws of men
Either they just refuse to admit that what they did was stupid….or they have an evil plan to finish and muzzies are their tools for getting there.
And the muzzies aren’t about to turn down any of the opportunities given them.
Desparate*in-Germany says
It is a bit deeper than that. On televisiion for decades runs Hitler horror t.v. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We Germans have been programmed, raised to pay the price for Hitler and Co’s misdeeds.
This is social engineering at its finest. The lefties and islam have indoctrinated the free west into a guilt consciousness that lets them be taken full advantage of -its peoples-resources
What is left out of the propaganda campaign is how the Palestinian cause pushers loved Hitler and were working a deal with him to use the camp technology in the Middle East.
There are lots of comparisons in Mein Kampf to the Quran, but oops that is a Rechts Radical (right radical) thing to say. You are continually put in place when attempting to speak out.
Beans🫘 says
If only they had given him more free stuff, then it would have been happiness. Let’s see what happens next after Germany loses its industries slowly as they de industrialize, who will feed the Muslims? Who will build the free homes? What happens if they can’t pay anymore? The Muslims will declare war on the German fools.
tgusa says
This is the Ballout way of contributing to the German economy.
Islam is bad says
Riyad as-Salihin 1352
Abu Hurairah and Jabir reported:
The Prophet said, “War is deception.”
Muslims believe it is permissible to lie to and deceive the Infidel in the course of Jihad.
Only an uneducated, naive, Kumbaya Lefty would ever trust in or believe a Muslim.
tgusa says
Islam has instructions on the proper procedure to follow when having sexual relations with Goats. We will never hear of them running over a herd of Goats.
Bean🫘 says
LONG ISLAND SENINARY BEING TURNED INTO SHARIA SCHOOL FOR BOYS— RESIDENTS OUTRAGED—-
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/long-island-residents-outraged-plans-turn-former-catholic/
England Invaded says
On the bright side, this animal targeted those who usually support and capitulate to them.
Will the alphabets ever learn?
Desparate-in-Germany says
God forgive me for saying this, but the one highlight of this story is that, “The man suspected of carrying out what authorities say was likely an “Islamist terror attack” at Berlin Pride has been shot and killed by police.”
Perhaps this one weed being pulled may have a small affect in that he can’t radicalize others in prison and send more out on our streets, not to mention the money saved.
This is now the daily life in Germany: when will the next savage attack.
When will dear Germans finally have the full snout. (Die Schnauze Voll!) = enough!! Germans mean well, they are the frickin’ hardest working people, very socially minded and to watch them get f*ed over is really hard.
For me, as a German, you can call me whatever you bloody want! The “Rechts extrem” does nothing any more. I speak multiple languages, traveled and lived abroad 1/4 of my years, love people, but to hate a death cult’s actions is fully acceptable and appropriate. Islam directly contradicts the German Constitutuion. Using the past to continue p*ssy whipping a culture is a great propaganda ploy, and until now, highly effective, but the winds are slowly changing. If there are any Alternative für Deutschland, (AFDers) reading this: Get your shit together, and clean out your anti*semitism so we all can unite against this worst of all evils!!
Luchtpint says
Quite right.
I am not German, but I definitely feel the same way.
Luchtpint says
Deradicalization = bullshit.
Trying to deradicalize a terrorist who has made up his mind is like trying to detox serial killers from the addiction of feeling the need to prowl for easy victims to kill.
It’s the same thing. You need to be a thoroughly unconscientious individual to turn into either one of those.
David M says
I think the leftists & gays just found out what pious Muslims really think of them.
Walter Sieruk says
Of course that or any “deradicalization program” didn’t create a peaceful man out of that Muslim terrorist.
As the ancient Greek playwright ,Aristophanes, had, rightly, written “Even the wisest of the wise can never make a crab walk straight.”
Walter Sieruk says
The German philosopher Immanuel Kant had wisely, written “Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made.”
The evil effects of Islam made that mindset of the Muslim man “crooked” and in viciously dangerous