Well, I guess a better term would be “encouraged” to join along with so many billions of others on this planet in their adherence to their religion of peace. Which religion is that, you might ask? Why, none other than Islam! It seems that according to Al Qaeda’s number two man, Ayman al-Zawahri, that Islam is the answer to all of life’s problems! From the AP story:

Appearing in a white turban and robe, Zawahri discussed the roots of the U.S. economic crisis. He said it was a repercussion of the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States, and that the crisis would continue “as long as the foolish American policy of wading in Muslim blood continues.”

“The American economy was afflicted by a downturn and loss of investor confidence in the market following the events of Sept. 11,” he said.

“The modern economy has been destroyed by the strikes of the mujahedeen (in Iraq and Afghanistan) and usury,” he said, using the Arabic term for holy warriors.

Under Islamic Sharia law, usury, like drinking alcohol, is among the grand sins.

Zawahri then called on the American people to “embrace Islam to live a life free of greed, exploitation and forbidden wealth.”

HURRAY! We finally have the answer to all of our worries. Now just come on along, folks, and get on the Islamofascism train – or else.