A Kurdish Peshmerga Fighter Holds A Rocket-Propelled Grenade Launcher
A Kurdish Peshmerga fighter holds a a rocket-propelled grenade launcher as he takes up position in an area overlooking Baretle village (background), which is controlled by the Islamic State, in Khazir, on the edge of Mosul September 8, 2014. The Kurdish fighters are firing from an area they had retaken from the Islamic State, on Bashiqah mountain. September 8, 2014. Reuters

"Civilized Islam has to step up" was the repeated message Sen. Rand Paul was trying to send about the terrorist organisation ISIS, which is based in Iraq. He was speaking with Sean Hannity of Fox News regarding the recently unveiled play by the Obama administration to take on the terrorist organisation.

Paul contends in the interview that victory over ISIS can be achieved over the long run by getting the support of allies from the civilised Islamic nations. He echoed the view voiced by President Obama the terrorist organisation does not represent the true form of Islam.

He pointed out many countries in the region who are worried about the rise of ISIS are Muslim nations. He felt the majority of the Muslim nations are part of the civilised Islam as opposed to radical Islam and felt powerful countries in the region like Saudi Arabia have "aided and abetted" the rise of ISIS by not doing enough. He also pointed out if Mr. Obama goes to war without consulting the Congress, it would be unconstitutional. Click here to watch the interview.

There is growing anger in the Arab world towards the ISIS terrorist organisation. Members of the Muslim community are taking part in a "burn ISIS flag" challenge across the Arab world and other countries to show their anger.

Mr. Obama has promised to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIS. Unveiling his strategy, the president said that the U.S. will conduct air strikes targeting the terrorists, increase support to the forces fighting on the ground (Iraqi security forces and Syrian opposition forces), cut off the funding for the group and provide humanitarian assistance to civilians displaced by the terrorists.

The Secretary of State is currently in the Middle East holding meetings with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. He discussed the threat of ISIS to the region and how the group, along with the U.S., can combat the terrorist organisation. Ministers representing Egypt, Iraq, Jordon and Lebanon said in a joint statement with the U.S. that they stand united against the new threat.

Julie Bishop, Australia's minister for foreign affairs, spoke to the new Iraqi foreign minister recently. She has indicated Australia's willingness to contribute further to help the country combat ISIS.