There is a common challenge from apologists that asks one to find any evidence from the Koran that tells people to commit acts of terror.
How about this one "Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies, of Allah and your enemies, and others besides, whom ye may not know, but whom Allah doth know. Whatever ye shall spend in the cause of Allah, shall be repaid unto you, and ye shall not be treated unjustly." from Koran 8:60.
It is very clear "strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies." The definition of terrorism is to strike terror into people through some act.
The sneakier apologist will immediately point out that this verse is talking about war. "Them" above refers to infidels, i.e. non-Believers. Given that Islam is divided into two groups one of which is Dar al Harb, the House of War to which belong all unbelievers. Since there is a constant state of 'war' with this group then this verse is always relevant. That the apologist would try and indicate otherwise is the documented tactic of deceptions also fully supported by Islamic source material.
Note that 8:60 is also the most commonly cited verse used to justify terrorism by the terrorist themselves.
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