Islamic Fundamentalism
Subtitle: The Theological and Ideological Basis of al-Qa'ida's Political Tactics
Publisher: Oxford
Published: November 2011
Place of publication: America
Language: enm
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 13: 9789774164996
Description: Beginning with an examination of early 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. Identifying the roots of modern radical narratives 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 Middle Eastern countries that are considered enemy states; the impeding 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.