ISLAM AND THE WEST: Understanding Islamic Fundamentalism

Islamic fundamentalism has become one of the most potent political and religious ideologies of our time. Islam and the West provides a clear and accessible examination of the history, beliefs, and rationale of Islamic fundamentalism and its grievances with the West.Beginning with a thorough introduction to the framework of Islamic fundamentalism, this text examines the history of unrest between Islam and the Western world, from the time of the crusades to present day. The volume then goes on to discuss the historic development of Islamic fundamentalism in Egypt, the West Bank and Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Exploring classic Islamic understandings of jihad and explaining the fundamentalist interpretations of this concept, this book sheds light on the thought and policies of the Bin Ladenists, including Usama bin Laden, al-Qaida, and the Taliban, as well as Muslims who hold more moderate beliefs.Armajani, Jon is the author of 'ISLAM AND THE WEST: Understanding Islamic Fundamentalism', published 2010 under ISBN 9781405117425 and ISBN 1405117427.