Beginning with an examination of medieval Islamic fundamentalist movements such as Kharjism; Ibadism; Hanbalism; and Wahhabism; Sayed Khatab looks at the similarities and differences between them and present organizations such as al-Qa'ida. It may be surprising that many of the radical narratives embraced by modern groups have not emerged recently. Identifying these roots can lead to a better understanding of al-Qa'ida's theological and intellectual narratives; and how they effectively indoctrinate youths and attract many of them to violent acts of terrorism.The book then focuses on al-Qa'ida's theology; ideology; and tactics; the geographic contours and implications of al-Qa'ida's political strategy in relation to the western and eastern countries which are considered enemy states; the impending clash of cultures; and the ideological war within al-Qa'ida.Innovative in its concept; examining political Islamic thought from a historical to a contemporary perspective; Islamic Fundamentalism generates new understanding of the many complexities of political Islam; and the role of violence and terrorism.
#422724 in Books R Rockaway 2000-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.60 x .90 x 5.90l; .90 #File Name: 9652292494288 pagesBut He Was Good to His Mother The Lives and Crimes of Jewish Gangsters
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