Understanding Islamic fundamentalism
Subtitle: the theological and ideological basis of al-Qa'ida's political tactics
By: Sayed Khatab
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Cairo; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
ISBN-13: 9789774164996
Subjects: Terrorism; Jihad; Qaida (Organization); Islamic fundamentalism; Islam
Description: 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 organisations such as al-Qaʻida.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-294) and index.