They use civilians as shields; they use mosques against us; they use graveyards.

Saudi Arabia's religious and political leaders are concerned about militant religious fundamentalists who are using mosques and religious universities to stir up opposition.

American marines in Ramadi said the raids on Tuesday had come after insurgents had repeatedly used mosques as shelters or as staging areas for attacks.

Israel has accused Hamas of using mosques to hide weapons and ammunition.

Countries with small Muslim populations use mosques as a way to support civic participation.

NATO said Libya was using mosques as shields.

These members use mosques as their base during this travel but particular mosques, due to more frequent tablighi activities, have come to be specifically associated with this organization.

He told his followers, some listening by conference call in Los Angeles, not to use mosques for politics despite scrutiny by the secret police.

The Taliban, Mr. Rumsfeld said, are "using mosques for ammunition storage areas.

They are using mosques for command and control centers.