islamic fundamentalism

Determined to follow the laws set down in the Qur'an, seventeen-year-old Nadia becomes involved in a violent revolutionary movement aimed at supporting Muslim rule in Syria and opposing the Western politics and materialism that increasingly affect her family.

Presents an overview of the Taliban's history, ideology, origins, political power, and capabilities.

Examines the reform experienced by Muslim countries, discussing the processes, the cultural ideas and practices.

"Provides an analysis of the Hezbollah and Hamas groups and their histories and political missions that extends beyond reductionist portrayals of the organizations' military operations"--Provided by publisher.

Islam, as a faith and as a political power, rose to world dominance in an astoundingly brief time span,little more than one hundred years. From the fascinating events of Muhammads life to the founding of a vast empire, the rise of Islam is the story of a people, a vibrant culture, and the growth of a civilization. Without Islams contributions.

"The indispensable guide to American Muslim extremists and their ties to international terrorism." Reveals the full story that only the author knows - and the reasons America failed to stop the most devastating attack in history on our own soil.

"When a terrorist known as the Preacher targets for assassination a retired Marine general, whose son is TOSA's top hunter of men, the terrorist becomes the hunted, landing him at the top of TOSA's Kill List"--Provided by OCLC.

Everything looks different once you have seen "Death to" before your name -- Creativity versus the dark corner: tales from the Muslim culture wars -- Karachi open mic: guardians of cultural space -- The Imam's liberated daughter and other stories: women battling beyond stereotypes --To speak out and die: journalists writing for their lives -- Growing roses in the triangle of death -- Reading Spinoza in Tehran --The Ramadan basketball tournament -- Why I hate Al Qaeda: surviving and challenging fundamentalist terrorism -- Sidi Bouzid blues and the Green Wave: journeys through the Arab Spring and Fall -- The people of Al Qaedastan: voices from northern Mali -- A baby cries at Qalandia Checkpoint: opposing injustice in the struggle against Muslim fundamentalism -- Raise your voice while singing is still possible.

Author Daveed Gartenstein-Ross details his conversion from Judaism to Islam during college and the year he spent working for the Al Haramain Islamic Foundation, which was charged with funding al-Qaeda.