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From the terrorists' point of view

what they experience and why they come to destroy
2006
The author attempts to provide an understanding of Islamic societies that give rise to terrorism and why the current policies of reacting to terrorist activities are not a long-term solution to the problem.

Knowing the enemy

jihadist ideology and the War on Terror
2006
Examines the inner logic of al-Qaida and other like minded extremist groups that was used to justify terrorist attacks around the world, including the September 11, 2001, attack.

Muslim festival tales

2001
Contains stories, a song, a poem, a play, a prayer, and a recipe that provide insight into various Muslim festivals.

Bin Laden

the man who declared war on America
2001
Chronicles the life of terrorist Osama bin Laden, focusing on the events that led him to declare a holy war on America and commit some of the worst acts of violence ever directed at the country.

Muhammad and Jesus

a comparison of the prophets and their teachings
1996
A contemplation of the parallels between the teachings of Mu?ammad and Jesus, as well as areas where their philosophies diverge.

Fasting and dates

a Ramadan and Eid-ul-fitr story
2004
A Muslim family celebrates the festivals of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, fasting, praying at the mosque on the Night of Power, and, finally, enjoying a delicious feast with loved ones.

Muslim festivals

1987
Describes the customs of traditional Islamic festivals and celebrations.

Islamism and terrorist groups in Asia

2010
Examines a country with one of the largest Muslim populations located in Asia where Islamic extremism is a significant and growing concern.

Islamic-Jewish relations before 1947

2010
Examines major events since the seventh century, which have shaped today's relations between Muslims and Jews.

Salman Rushdie's Midnight's children

2003
Presents a stage adaptation of Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children," the story of Saleem Sinal, a man born precisely at midnight, August 15, 1947, the moment India became independent, whose life parallels the history of his nation.

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