To "bow to some stupid city, say praise allah, " is to do something unspeakably evil, and by my actions encourage others to do so. God forbid that I should do such a thing! The Truth is more important than my remaining in this world. Any act of martyrdom (witness) is a testament to that fact.
How is saying something you don't mean, and going through some gestures, evil? Do you really think God wants us to die for that? If so, then why are there so many different religious beliefs?
I don't think I will ever understand someone dying for a religious belief. Thanks