Islam and Terrorism: The Truth about Isis, the Middle East and Islamic Jihad PDF
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Most CHARISMA HOUSE BOOK GROUP products are available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchase for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, and educational needs. For details, write Charisma House Book Group, 600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, or telephone (407) 333-0600. ISLAM AND TERRORISM REVISED AND UPDATED by Mark A. Gabriel, PhD Published by FrontLine Charisma Media/Charisma House Book Group 600 Rinehart Road Lake Mary, Florida 32746 www.charismahouse.com This book or parts thereof my not be reproduced in any form, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise—without prior written permission of the publisher, except as provided by United States of America copyright law. ® ® Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version , NIV . Copyright © 1973, ™ 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United ™ States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. Quotations from the Quran marked “Ali translation” are from The Quran Translation, 7th edition, by Abdullah Yusef Ali (Elmhurst, NY: Tahrike Tarsile Quran, Inc., 2001). Quotations from the Quran marked “The Noble Quran” are from The Noble Quran, English Translation of the Meanings and Commentary published by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia in Medina, “The City of Light,” Saudi Arabia in 1998. The translators were Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan. Copyright © 2002, 2015 by Mark A. 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CONTENTS Preface My Story Section I: The Reasons for Radicalism 1 How the Arab Spring Turned to an ISIS Winter Muslim Brotherhood Takes Advantage of a New Opportunity How ISIS Gained Power The Future of ISIS 2 Five Pillars of Islamic Radicalism Pillar 1: No Law but Islamic Law Pillar 2: Infidels Are All Around Pillar 3: Islam Must Rule Strategy to Establish Global Islamic Authority Pillar 4: Jihad Is the Only Way to Win Pillar 5: Faith Is the Reason If You Believe in Allah, You Will Obey If You Believe in Fate, You Will Obey If You Believe in Judgment, You Will Obey If You Are Martyred, You Will Win Paradise You and Your Faith Are Superior to Others Conclusion Section II: The Roots of Terrorism in Islam 3 Core Beliefs of Islam Islam 202 Submitting to Allah The Quran Books of Hadith Sharia (Islamic Law) Requirements to Be a Muslim Guaranteed Entrance to Paradise “But What About . . . ” Summary 4 Holy War in the Quran Jews and Christians Are Enemies of Islam Convincing the Muslims to Go Fight Islam’s Ultimate Goal Now You Know the Basics 5 Misinformed by the Media Wishful Thinking Deceit National Loyalty Telling True From False 6 Human Rights Under Islam Muslims Taking Away Freedom of Speech From Other Muslims The Difference Between a Muslim Convert and a Christian Convert Freedom of Religion Summary Section III: Following Muhammad’s Example 7 Arabian Culture The Tribal Mentality Extremist Constant Power Struggle and Fighting 8 Muhammad Declares Jihad Muhammad’s Problems in Mecca First Revelation of Jihad: Repay Those Who Mistreat You The Second Revelation of Jihad: Conquer Your Region Taxing Christians Today Financing Jihad The Final Revelation of Jihad: Conquer the World Summary 9 The Ultimate Goal of Islam Christians as Targets Methods of Jihad 10 The Three Stages of Jihad Weakened Stage Preparation Stage Jihad Stage Muhammad’s Example Lebanon Justifying Deceit 11 When Lies Are Justified Lying to Non-Muslims While Living in a Non-Muslim Country Lying About Peace Agreements Denying Islamic Faith Muslims Deceiving Other Muslims General Belief About Lying Summary 12 Muhammad’s Use of Mosques A Mosque Isn’t a Church Egyptian Militants’ Use of Mosques Section IV: The Development of Modern Jihad 13 Forefathers of Terrorism Good Reasons to Kill Muhammad Permits Killing Women and Children Killing Leaders Who Break Islamic Law False Treaty Causes Split Between Muslims Murder of Ali by el Kharij El Kharij Beliefs Suicide Mission by Muhammad’s Grandson Marijuana Warriors Ibn Taymiyah and No Tolerance Wahhabi Movement Summary 14 The Founding Father of Modern Jihad Visiting America—and Hating It! Qutb’s Key Beliefs Profile of a Jihad Group “Defeated” Muslims Words Backed by Action 15 The Philosophers of Jihad Dr. Salah Serea: The Egyptian Islamic Liberation Movement Shokri Moustafa Moustafa’s Defense The Execution and the Book 16 Recruiting for Holy War Recruiting at My University Spiritual Leadership 17 Inspired by Iran Reaction at the University Iran Exports Its Revolution Iraq Strikes Iran 18 Treachery Between Terrorists A Move to Join the Two Groups Terrorizing Fellow Muslims Al-Jihad Is Born The Philosophy of al-Jihad The Next Step 19 Al-Jihad Prepares and Attacks Terrorizing the Christian Minority President Sadat Assassinated 20 Justice Loses, Quran Wins 21 Jihad Bleeds Out of Egypt Libya Tunisia Algeria Sudan Summary 22 New Strategy: Attack the West Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman Comes to America 1993 World Trade Center Attack Obstacles to Worldwide Revolution America as a Special Target Osama bin Laden The al Qaeda Organization Section V: The Future of the Muslim World 23 Responding to Radicals in the Muslim World Can Violence Stop Violence? Rethinking Foreign Policy 24 Challenging the Philosophy Behind ISIS How Should We Deal With the Threat in Our Countries? Appendix A References to Muhammad References to the Quran English Translations of the Quran Reading Arabic Names The Geography of the Muslim World Appendix B Notes Glossary Bibliography Books Published in Arabic Books Published in English Recommended Reading
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