The Islamic world can be baffling to many in the West. However, this worldview can even be a mystery to many who profess Islam. While one can easily find the essentials of Islam at a wide array of online sources, yet there are aspects of the Islamic worldview that remain elusive. This work, written by a specialist on early Islamic history and insurgency warfare, examines selected aspects of the Islamic worldview in a way that is relatively simple for the layman to grasp. It provides insights regarding how those who practice authentic Islam think.
The Islamic world can be baffling to many in the West. However, this worldview can even be a mystery to many who profess Islam. While one can easily f...
His campaigns, military thought, and insurgent strategy"An excellent analysis of Muhammad as a general, placing his battles within the context of military history, and a good introduction to the life of the founder of Islam."--David Cook, author of Understanding Jihad"Provides an essential understanding to those wanting to know the history that shapes modern insurgencies."--Maj. Christopher Johnson, U.S. Army, policy advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of DefenseThere are many biographies of the Prophet, and they tend to fall into three categories: pious works that emphasize the virtues...
His campaigns, military thought, and insurgent strategy"An excellent analysis of Muhammad as a general, placing his battles within the context of mili...
