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Journey into the Mind of an Islamic Terrorist

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Good book - not bashing
A Journey Into Reality!
Islamic Terrorist Beliefs

Journey into the Mind of an Islamic Terrorist
Mark A., Ph.D. Gabriel
Manufacturer: Frontline
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1591857139

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Book Description Summary of Journey into the Mind of the Islamic Terrorist. When you open the pages of this book, be prepared to meet the Islamic terrorist face-to-face. Author Mark Gabriel goes deep into the thought processes of the Islamic radical with the expertise that can only be gained from growing up as a Muslim in Egypt when the foundation of the modern radical movement was being laid. Dr. Gabriel was more than just an observer: he was a scholar of Islam at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo. He was ultimately kidnapped and tortured by the Egyptian government for his refusal to fall in line with the fundamentalist teachings of the day. Dr. Gabriel exposes the foundational philosophy of radical Islam in a way that has never been accomplished before in English. He examines the most important manifestos written by radicals ranging from Sayyid Qutb to Osama bin Laden. As a result, he put together the Five Pillars of Radical Islam which clearly explain the goals and methods of modern Islamic radicals. More than merely describing the problem, Dr. Gabriel also presents ideas that can be implemented to control the terrorists of today and to prevent new ones from arising. Journey into the Mind of the Islamic Terrorist is a powerful weapon for the West in its struggle against Islamic terrorism.

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Good book - not bashing.......2006-03-16

This is an insider's look into the Muslim world. I don't think he bashes the Muslim faith, but it does provide an understanding of their teaching, faith, rules, goals, and beliefs.
It was nice to read something that was not second hand knowledge.
It is a very quick read.

A Journey Into Reality!.......2006-02-19

Since 9/11 we in the United States and the West have come full circle. For years we looked at events in the Middle East as just something happening "over there" but now we know that Islamic terrorist want nothing more than the entire world to be under the control of an Islamic government. Dr. Mark Gabriel's book solidifies that point.

In this work Gabriel does a good job of presenting what it is that Islamic terrorist really want. It has nothing to do with money, or with Iraq, Iran, or even with the United States itself but with Islam. Gabriel, a former Muslim cleric, knows from his own first hand experience what goes on in the minds of sincere Muslims who desire to obey the Qu'ran and live their lives after "the Prophet."

The book does a good job of presenting facts from the writings of Muslim clerics and radicals themselves as well as from the Qu'ran and the Hadiths. He also presents biblical teachings against Islam.

Overall this is a solid work. For Christians desiring to know more about Islam see his other works. For better understanding of what Islamic terrorist think and why they do what they do, read this book.

Islamic Terrorist Beliefs.......2006-01-22

Another fine book by a former professor of Islamic history at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. This Egyptian author memorized the Muslim's holy book: the Koran/Quran in Arabic, but later questioned Islam's validity and converted to Christianity. Thus, the author brings that rare insight of a former Muslim believer in explaining the little-understood underpinnings of Islamic beliefs. Rather than exploring the what, where, when and how of Islamic suicide-bent terrorists, the author details what is behind the "why" of their Islamikaze justifications that they have found in their Muslim beliefs. The author either translates or researches translations of the speeches or documents of the Al-Quida leaders and explains their relevance in noting how the Islamic terrorists trace their theological and political concepts to Mohammad and the Quran. Following are some of this book's topics: The Constitution of Al-Jihad; Inner conflict; Hasan al-Banna spreads the Great Awakening; the relationship between Qutb and Mawdudi; Dr. Salah Sariah: Proving Apostasy; Shokri Mustafa: Separation from infidels; Bin Laden: Finding jihad in Afghanistan; Al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda's key recruiter; 1998 Fatwa against Jews and Crusaders; Bin Laden's Letter to America--2002; Justifying Unintended victims of suicide bombings; What binds radical groups together; The Five Pillars of Radical Islamic Philosophy: (1) No law but Islamic law, (2) Infidels are all around, (3) Islam must rule, (4) Jihad is the only way to win, (5) Faith is the Reason; Deception: An art of war practiced by radicals; Al-Zawahiri's teachings on deceit; Muhammad: Uncensored (a) cooperation and tolerance, (b) the book of jihad, (c) the next stage; The unrelenting bloodbath: (details the warfare between various Muslim sects -- the Umayyads v. the Abbasids); the importance of the Muslim scholar Ibn Taymiyyah (how he is the link between Muhammad and today's Islamikazes); the relevance of the militant booklet 'River of Memories'; and how the 'Silent Muslim Majority' opposes the Islamic militants -- at least in not flocking to them. The author explores the Muslim mind in explaining how today's Islamikaze's justify their terrorist attacks based upon the military campaigns of Mohammad against the Jewish and Christian 'unbelievers.' The author notes how Islamikazes today look to Ibn Taymiyyah's (c. 1300 A.D.) writings and "conclude that if a government refuses any part of Islamic law, then that government has chosen to follow man instead of Allah. Therefore, whether that government claims to be Muslim or not, it must be fought" (p.147). The author claims that Ibn Taymiyyah's philosophy of Islam was used by Sayyid Qutb's Egyptian Brotherhood to justify its assassination of President Anwar Sadat and used by Osama bin Laden (c.1990-2006 A.D.) to justify his attacks against the Russian occupation of Afghanistan, the United States, as well as the 'Crusader' attempts in Iraq to establish democracy there. The author argues that hard-core Muslims fear the 'democracy of the secularists' -- as the public might not really be all that enamored with the painful punishments for sinful crimes that are mandated in the Quran. The author does a fine job in tracing the linkage of the theological history of the Islamikazes from Mohammad, to Ibn Taymiyyah, to the Egyptian Brotherhood and finally to those following the Quran's "straight path" as traveled by bin Laden and his cohorts: Ayman al-Zawahiri and Abu M. al-Zarqawi. Liberal and moderate Muslims won't like this book as the author illuminates how the Quran begat today's Islamikazes, which is why fundamentalist Muslims should like this book as it propagates their militant strategy. (Okay, one critique: the author could have used more footnotes to his hadith quotations.)

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WOW, Thank you!!
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A New "Peaceful Warrior"
A witty, inspiring read

Crazy: One Goddess's Journey
Catherine Gabriel
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ASIN: 1419612468
Release Date: 2005-10-05

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For Tess - forty-five, newly divorced, and beginning to suspect she's crazy - finding a strange woman in her living room doesn't bode well. Tess's journey unfolds, however, and brings her full circle. With wry humor and an astonishing lack of grace, Tess stumbles upon her greatest gift - herself. It seems that, sometimes, when we're sure we're the craziest, we're on the road to sanity at last.

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WOW, Thank you!!.......2005-12-20

WOW, Did you write this book about me? I couldn't put the book down, I was happily amazed that I am not the only one in the world going through a divorce and feeling crazy. I believe that Joan is within us all, but we need to take the time to listen to her. We are Crazy when we hear her voice and don't take her advice, because all she/he/it wants for us is to be happy and fulfill our true destiny. This was an amazing book and I am proud to say my best friend, Robin was not only part of the editing process but also sent me the book to read, Thank you, Robin and Thank you, Ms. Gabriel for writing it.

goddess club member.......2005-11-18

Having had the experience of a divorce in my 40's after a long marriage, this journey with Catherine Gabriel was not only familiar but rewarding. I would have longed to have had Joan as my personal trainer in adjusting to a new life. This author shows how honesty, intellect and a sense of humor can even out the bumps in lifes road. She's not crazy, just a joy to read. This is an easy read, without the heavyness of the subject. Be prepared for self reflection, uplifting your mood, and to forever be changed in your outlook of a goddess.

A New "Peaceful Warrior".......2005-11-13

This book and it's messages are on par (albeit a feminine aspect of) with "The Peaceful Warrior" that was published many years ago. It is an insightful, sometimes humorous, story that is is very hard to put down.

It's a remarkable book that reveals Catherine Gabriel's wonderful talents as a writer, especially since it is her first published piece.

I recommend this book to anyone who has ever experienced self doubts, emotional hurts, or wonders just what it takes for a peaceful existence... which is probably just about everyone.

A witty, inspiring read.......2005-11-11

Tess is stuck in a rut. At age 45, her body has started to go south, her dead-end job barely pays the bills and she's still obsessed with her ex-husband who her dumped her for a teenage bimbette. To make matters worse, Tess fears she's going crazy.

Why else would a strange, overweight, middle-aged woman keep popping in and out of her living room, seemingly out of thin air? The stranger calls herself Joan, proclaims she's Tess's trainer and proceeds to make herself comfortable, befriending Tess' cat and drinking Tess's coffee.

"You and I are going to work together," Joan tells Tess.
"What if I don't want to work on anything?" Tess responds.
"You must want to work on something, or I wouldn't be here."

Suspicious of Joan and her own sanity, but still intrigued, Tess begins her "training," undertaking a voyage of a self-discovery and spiritual awakening that proves that the most worthwhile journey begins not with a single step, but with the courage to look within.

Author Catherine Gabriel writes cleverly with wit and compassion of the challenges and opportunities facing a woman at mid-life. "Crazy: One Goddess's Journey," is a humorous quick read that can be enjoyed as a work of fiction or for its wisdom and inspiration. This is a book that not only will make you smile and laugh as you read it, but also will leave you with a lasting impression.

In the Shade of the Terebinth: Tales of a Night Journey

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Gabriel Schoenfeld
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This digital document is an article from Commentary, published by Commentary Magazine on February 1, 1998. The length of the article is 1562 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Friends in High Places: Our Journey from Little Rock to Washington, D.C. (book reviews)
Author: Gabriel Schoenfeld
Publication: Commentary (Refereed)
Date: February 1, 1998
Publisher: Commentary Magazine
Volume: v105 Issue: n2 Page: p63(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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The Only One is a riveting tale with a unique twist on the caveman era. He is the only Homo sapien on planet Earth, forced to breed his own kind. He lives fighting mankind's worst enemy: self destruction.

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