Understanding Islamist Terrorism: The Islamic doctrine of war - Softcover

Dr Patrick Sookhdeo

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9780978714161: Understanding Islamist Terrorism: The Islamic doctrine of war

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0978714164 ISBN 13: 9780978714161

Publisher: Isaac Publishing, 2009

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The doctrine of war in Islam is a subject which is surrounded by much confusion. What all can agree is that war has featured overtly in Islamic theology and thought from its earliest days until now. Amidst the multitude of different interpretations which are sincerely held and practised by different individual Muslims, there is a benchmark against which all are compared. This is the well-defined classical interpretation which was followed in the early years of Islam, and to which modern Islamic terrorists look for their justification. This book seeks to trace the development of the classical doctrine in mediaeval times, and how it is used in our own age.

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Patrick Sookhdeo has written a book of great scholarship and clarity, which examines the roots and nature of Islamic jihad. He is a man uniquely qualified to explain to the reader what lies behind the resurgence of militant Islamic fundamentalism and how the West should respond. This important book is most strongly commended to everyone who wants to know more about Islam and especially for use in universities. --Ivar Hellberg OBE - Director of the Resilience Centre, Cranfield University at the UK. Defence Academy

This outstanding work on the classic Islamic doctrine of war carries with it the implied warning that the West must not drive modern Islam back to the chilling warlike doctrines of early Islam. As we see radical Islamic groups reclaiming their classic doctrines as their logic for turning to terrorism, the importance for the West actively working to treat Islam with understanding and respect in place of contempt and humiliation becomes every more urgent, or else the war on terrorism may indeed become a war on Islam as some of the radicals already claim. Read and take heed. --The late Major General (retired) the Rev d. Ian Durie CBE

About the Author:

Canon Patrick Sookhdeo, Ph.D. D.D. is the Director of the Institute for the Study of Islam and Christianity, which conducts research into Islamic movements and trends in contemporary Islam, especially radical Islam and terrorism. International Director of the Barnabas Fund, a relief and development agency channeling practical help and support to Christian minorities. Author, lecturer, advisor and consultant on issues of war, conflict and society. Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University UK. Senior Visiting Fellow at the Defence Academy,UK. Fellow of the Security Institute UK. EDUCATION Ph.D. from London University, School of Oriental and African Studies. D.D. by Western Seminary, Oregon, USA, validated by University of Oregon, for work on Pluralism. D.D. by Nashotah House, Wisconsin, USA.(Anglican Episcopal) for work on human rights and religious freedom AWARDS 2001 Coventry Cathedral International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation. Spring 1990 Templeton UK project trust prize for progress in religion for his caring evangelistic ministry in the east end of London.

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