Everything that happens in the world of human activity revolves around their well-being and with that the economy is at the core. Economy has direct influence on politics and peoples social lives. Major world wars and political changes resulted from economic issues afflicting nations or territories. Earlier rulers fought for more territories to gain not just political influence but to also gain more economic clout. Colonialism was inspired by economic need and desire. Where is this with the growth of terrorism in the world? A look at terrorism bastion of fighters reveals an economic problem often camouflaged in religion.