Conversion equals freedom, but who is the next Captive?

RE: Al-Qaida: Freed Spanish Hostage Converted to Islam (March 12th 2010)

To the Editor:

This article published in the NY times writes about a recent Spanish woman who was held captive by Al-Qaida forces, and then released once she converted to Islam. The Al-Qaidia members claim that they released her for medical problems but refused to go into specifics and released pictures of her wearing a head scarf with Al-Qaida members with guns behind her. The woman was with a group of people in North Africa trying to bring resources to villages in need when captured. The article also discusses how this has not been the first capture and will not be the last as recent kidnappings have escalated. This article reminded me of the discussions in our Soliya sessions where many felt in the Middle East their main goal was to teach people about their country and set them straight on their beliefs. I don't think they would have gone to lengths like kidnapping, but demonstrates a more radical view of this mission in bringing the truth of Islam to people around the globe.