The Islamist: Why I Became an Islamic Fundamentalist, What I Saw Inside, and Why I Left - Softcover

Husain, Ed

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9780143115984: The Islamist: Why I Became an Islamic Fundamentalist, What I Saw Inside, and Why I Left
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ISBN 10: 0143115987 ISBN 13: 9780143115984
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 2009

Synopsis

The true story of one man's journey to Islamic fundamentalism and back

Raised in a devout but quiet Muslim community in London, at sixteen Ed Husain was presented with an intriguing political interpretation of Islam known as fundamentalism. Lured by these ideas, he committed his life to them. Five years later, he rejected extremism and tried to return to a normal life. But soon he realized that Islamic fundamentalists pose a threat that most people-Muslim and non- Muslim alike-simply don't understand.

Based on first-hand experiences and written with pervasive clarity, The Islamist delivers a rare inside glimpse of the devious methods used to recruit new members, and offers profound insight into the appeal fundamentalism has for young Muslims in the Western world.

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About the Author

Ed Husain is the author of the bestselling book The Islamist. Husain writes and speaks extensively on global threats from terrorism. He has made appearances on CNN, Fox, NPR, and more. He writes regularly for the New York Times, Financial Times and the Guardian. In 2008, Husain founded Quilliam, the world's first counter-extremism think tank. He has advised policy makers and government leaders all around the globe. Husain a senior advisor for The Centre on Religion & Geopolitics.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0143115987
ISBN 13 
9780143115984
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
320
Rating
  • 3.78 out of 5 stars
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