Islam and Terrorism (Revised and Updated Edition): The Truth About ISIS, the Middle East and Islamic Jihad

by Mark A. Gabriel

Never before has one book contained such valuable information about the Islamic faith, beliefs, and traditions, as well as historical and political insights. In an easy-to-read format, Dr. Mark Gabriel shares the truth and tells you everything you need to know and understand about Islam.

 

In this eye-opening, REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, Gabriel
The motive behind Islamic world activity will no longer be a mystery. You will learn how each action is rooted in the philosophy of Islam. Now both the Christian and the political world must decide how to react to Muhammad's revelation.

Genres: Terrorism, Politics, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2012

About the author

Dr. Mark Gabriel was born and raised in Egypt in an Islamic family. By the age of 12, Dr. Gabriel had the entire Quran memorized. He graduated from Al-Azhar University in Cairo and then became a professor of Islamic history at that university. He also served as the Imam (spiritual leader) of a mosque in Giza, where the pyramids are located.

In short, Dr. Gabriel was a highly prestigious figure in the Islamic world when one day he dared to question the authenticity of the Quran. That evening he was kidnapped by the Egyptian secret police and thrown in prison where he was tortured unmercifully for days due to questioning his religion. Miraculously, just as he was about to be executed, he was delivered from the prison by a relative with political connections.

During the next year while unemployed and living with his parents, Dr. Gabriel met a Christian pharmacist who gave him a Bible. That Bible led him to Jesus, and when he read the Sermon on the Mount, he decided to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior. When his father discovered that Mark had become a Christian, he tried to kill him. Running for his life, Dr. Gabriel fled to South Africa where assassins were sent to kill him. Finally he fled to the United States where he was granted religious asylum.

Today Dr. Mark Gabriel is a Christian evangelist. He is also spreading the truth about Islam. He is the author of several books, including a best-seller entitled Islam and Terrorism. He has been asked by powerful governments as an adviser. He also travels the world to speak in churches, conferences and teaching in bible schools on many different topics such as, the Christian perspective on Islam, how to reach Muslems for Christ, Middle East affairs, world religions, end of time according to Islam and Christianity and the role of women in Islam and Christianity.

http://www.drmarkgabriel.com/about.html

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essentially, Islam is a cult that was fantasized by Mohammed to his advantage, just like Mormonism (Smith), Scientology (Hubbard), Christianity (unknown), and Judaism (unknown). Religions are based on superstitious beliefs. The gods "tell" the followers whatever the followers want to hear.

The world will not progress until reason displaces irrational superstitious beliefs.

[Seandots On · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you want to read a book that seems Islamic phobia this is it. The problems with the book is it cherry picks verses out of the Koran and thinks that “radical jihad” is the only way a true Muslim can follow. When talking with Muslims this has not been the case at all. If you think the West is the saving force of the world you will love this book.

[Rohan Debnath · Rating 3 out of 5]

The information contained is good although it feels like you are reading a summary of a bigger, fatter book. I personally was keen on getting more details about the history and origins but yes, it does aprk an interest in looking for more information and gaining deeper knowledge and understanding of Islam and the origins of radicalism.

[Yoginder Agarwal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and simplified view of Islam. I now know how the Islamic thoughts of Mecca differed from those of Medina and how these influenced the future of the religion.

[Michael Vincent · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting and helpful look at Islam and Jihad from someone who comes from this background and taught Islamic history at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Deals directly with passages in the Quran.