Ahmed Abaddi, Secretary-General of the Rabita Muhammadia of Ulamas gave an overview of the history and evolution of modern-day Islamism, noting that extremist groups such as the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria have "hijacked" Islam. To successfully combat such groups, passionate and learned advocates must counter the extremist narrative with principles of moderate Islam. To talk to extremist "tigers", Abbadi said, “don’t send rabbits.” Rather, "tiger-trained" scholars are needed.