Terror and Suicide Attacks: An Islamic Perspective

By: M. Fethullah Gülen

Do the fundamental sources of Islam permit terrorism? Articles contributed for this book provide extensive analyses on Islam's perspective regarding terrorism and suicide attacks, as revealed in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932099743
• ISBN13: 9781932099744
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Tughra Books
• Length: 155 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.4" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Good expose of Islam and Terrorism

I picked this book up whilst in Saudi Arabia as the titke caught my eye. I have just finished reading this book and found it fascinating. It has a wealth of information which shows why suicide bombing and terrorism are open enemies of Islam. It is true, as noted by a reviewer below, that what some Mulsims do today is contrary to what Islam teaches. This is all the more reason why there needs to be an education crusade to ensure that the correct message of Islam is delivered to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. If you are a reader of Steve Emerson, Daniel Pipes, Walid Phares etc. here is a suggestion. Read Emerson et al's writings, then read this book and another book which I recommend, 'Islam Denounces Terrorism', by Harun Yahya. Then compare notes. Objective, rational analysis will win the day. Hasan Ali Imam ex-Parliamentary Candidate Conservative Party London UK

"In True Islam, Terror Does Not Exist." Period

No person can kill a human being. No one can touch an innocent person, even in time of war. No one can be a suicide bomber. No one can rush into crowds with bombs tied to his or her body. Islam states, "Do not touch people who worship in churches." This book includes extensive analyses on the following subject matters, in order: i) Islam, always, i.e., at all times, approbates peace, ii) the Quran regards human life as being exalted and inviolate iii) Islam considers murder as one of the greavest sins and as a capital crime, iv) in Islam, even in warfare, there are rules to be observed; non-combatant innocent people cannot be killed v) in the history of wars, Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was the first person to set forth rules for warfare, vi) Islam regards suicide attacks as heinous murders, and vii) suicide attacks can be perpetrated through use of chemical drugs.

An important book at an important time

This is a significant book for many reasons. Firs of all, the authors are Muslim professors and researchers who are knowledgeable in their fields. Secondly, they are collectively showing that terror and sucide attacks have no basis in the canonical resources of Islam. Thirdly, they are pointing out to some important considerations which bring light into the question of why perpetrators of the many terrorist attacks recently appear to be Muslim, if there is no basis for such actions in the faith. This book is a must read for anybody who wants to understand the Muslim perspective on terror and suicide attackes beyond lazy stereotypes and the comfort of "good guys" vs "bad guys" paradigm.