MEMRI (with thanks to Jeffrey Imm): On August 14, 2008, Pakistan's Independence Day, the Islamist group Jamatud Dawa - the new name of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, led by Professor Hafiz Muhammad Saeed - held a conference in Lahore, billed as the "Defend Pakistan Conference."

Song praising Jihad at beginning of conference:

"Jihad will continue till the Day of Judgement; jihad will never stop."
"It has forced oppressor's head to bow; it will end oppression and torture."
"Jihad is the order of Allah; jihad is the path of the Prophet."
"Jihad is the assurance of loyalty; every true Muslim will be loyal."
"Jihad is mentioned in the Koran; jihad is the eternity of faith."
"This is the Will [of God], this is [His] happiness; no one can change it."
"Only Jihad has always cut the head of evil from the earth"
"If jihad has the power in it; mischief will have no substance."
"Jihad alone gives voice; respect comes to the helpless."
"Jihad will make the gods of falsehood naked."
"Avoidance of jihad has given birth to subjugation."
"Enemies of Jihad will be dishonoured; they will sink into an unending abyss."
"Jihad is the protection of the Ummah; jihad is the symbol of self-respect."
"Jihad is a Revealed gift; only the lucky ones will get it."
"Jihad destroys terror; jihad brings good news."
"Jihad teaches how to live; only those will live who learn to die."
"Jihad is the state of ecstasy; jihad is the army of the brave."
"Jihad is the flag of truth; Never has it bowed, nor will it bow."
"Jihad is the kingdom of faith; jihad is the depth of emotions."
"Jihad is the destruction of heretics; those who fight against it will die."
"Jihad is to stand for truth; not go back once you have taken the step."
"Jihad is the Eagle's attack; falsehood will be victim."