We must examine why ISIS narrative has resonance and appeal , writes Ghaffar A . Hussain : Groups like this restore collective pride to Muslims feeling victimized , humiliated . In essence , groups like ISIS are filling this gaping void , a void other post-colonial nationalist movements have failed to fill . Anger must be shifted to the enemy and sinister anti - Muslim conspiracy theories , he adds . Mainstream Muslim commentators must promote positive role models , Hussain adds .
We must examine why ISIS narrative has resonance and appeal , writes Ghaffar A . Hussain : Groups like this restore collective pride to Muslims feeling victimized , humiliated . Anger must be shifted to the enemy and sinister anti - Muslim conspiracy theories , he adds . Mainstream Muslim commentators must promote positive role models , Hussain adds .