Advise from Beyond the Grave
A translation, with commentary, of Haji Imdad Ullah Muhajir Makki's Faisla Haft Masla (Decision on Seven Controversial Religious Issues), the spiritual guide and Imam to Deobandi and Tableeghi Jamaat scholars. Includes a brief history of Wahhabi
http://www.ahle-sunnat.org.uk/advise.htmChristian Science Monitor: Islamic Fundamentalism
Religion expert Charles Kimball explains key points of Islam, including the meaning of "jihad," the differences between fundamentalist and extremist Islam, and the Koran's stance on suicide.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2001/1004/p25s1-wosc.html
Distinguishing between Islam and Islamism
Lecture by Daniel Pipes.
http://www.danielpipes.org/talks/19980630.shtml
Encyclopedia of the Orient: Islamism
Definition, central motifs, and general characteristics.
http://i-cias.com/e.o/islamism.htm
Islam: A Religion of Terror?
An article from 1998 addressing judging Islam by the acts of a few, the meaning of "jihad," and the media's role in misunderstanding Islam. Includes Muslim responses to the attack on the US and the Islamic verdict on hijacking, kidnapp
http://www.thetruereligion.org/terror.htm
Islamic Herald: What Does Fundamentalism Really Mean?
An article by Macksood Aftab explaining why it is not fair or valid to use the term when referring to extremist and terrorist groups, or true moderate Islamic revivalist movements.
http://www.ais.org/~bsb/Herald/Previous/495/fundamentalism.html
Quran Academy
Offers articles and audio resources on Islamic subjects.
http://www.quranacademy.com/
Tanzeem-e-Islami
Movement for the renewal of Islam founded by Dr. Israr Ahmad in Pakistan. Includes articles, online magazines, news, information about their activities, and a FAQ.
http://www.tanzeem.org/
The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism
An article by Col B.S. Burmeister about the relationships between fundamentalism, extremism, and terrorism. Includes information about the PAGAD and a bibliography.
http://www.mil.za/CSANDF/CJSupp/TrainingFormation/DefenceCollege/Researchpapers2000_02/burmeister.htm
Time: The Dark Side Of Islam
Bruce W. Nelan examines the primarily peaceful Islamic revivalist movement and the radicals' use of violence and terrorism on Arab states that are seen as straying from the religious path.
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,174514,00.html
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