Airstrikes in Syria , more U.S. troops . President Barack Obama argued that ISIL does not represent Islam . In his remarks , he said : `` ISIL is not Islamic '' it has no connection to Islam; its leaders are criminals and terrorists; their actions have nothing whatsoever to do with the teachings of Islam.
President Barack Obama argued that ISIL does not represent Islam . In his remarks , he said : `` ISIL is not Islamic '' it has no connection to Islam; its leaders are criminals and terrorists; their actions have nothing whatsoever to do with the teachings of Islam.