Islamic Fundamentalism: The New Global Threat [Paperback]

Mohammad Mohaddessin (Author), Davina Miller (Introduction), Georgie Anne Geyer (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1993

This book is an affirmation of the wisdom of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad. It describes, however, the dire effects of fundamentalism fed by the frenzy of the ayatollahs of Iran, beginning with Khomeini. The octopus of fundamentalism stretches its tentacles into vulnerable places from Central Asia to the Atlantic coast of Africa, from New York to Cairo. Its heart beats in Tehran, where Khomeini's heirs misuse petro-dollars and the profound religious beliefs of the Muslim world to export Khomeiniism, the most destructive and retrogressive form of religious fundamentalism. Poised to strike at the heart of Khomeiniism in Iran is a resistance movement whose pivotal force, the People's Mojahedin, are Shiite Muslims, but with a democratic and nationalistic orientation.

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. . .recommended to all those interested in a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the current [Iranian] regime's policies. -- Bard E. O'Neill, Catholic University --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Authoritative yet highly readable, Islamic Fundamentalism traces the history of this religious movement through the ages and explains how the current version promoted by Iran distorts the basic tenets of Islam. Further, it details specific terrorist acts carried out by Iran and describes how Iran's leaders have devastated the social order of their own nation and spread their radical philosophy into Asia, North Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean.

In her Forward, journalist Georgie Anne Geyer says Islamic Fundamentalism "exposes in considerable detail . . . the inside story of Iran's fundamentalism... I know of no other study like it..." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Seven Locks Press; 1st edition (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929765222
• ISBN-13: 978-0929765228
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,008,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for those skeptical of Bush's "Evil Axis" speech, March 1, 2002

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"ugasia" (FL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Islamic Fundamentalism: The New Global Threat (Hardcover)

If you're looking for a thoroughly researched and documented account of the brutal zealots that have held Iran hostage for the past 23 years, look no further. Muhammed Mohadessin offers documents that clearly expose the terror that Iran's evil regime has exported and continues to export all throughout the muslim world (not to mention the West, but that's not the focus here). Highly notable is a rather detailed list of the numerous victims of the mullah's totalitarianism and violent oppressive tactics...the victims of the Iranian regime's favorite export are just as likely to be Iranians as anyone else.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent study of roots of the crisis in hand, October 25, 2001

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"afarzad" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Islamic Fundamentalism: The New Global Threat (Paperback)

The book "Islamic Fundamentalism" is an excellent addition to already published books on this subject. Mohaddessin's book originality comes from its more detailed examination of the role the Islamic regime in Tehran has played in propagating the ideology of "Islamic Fundamentalism" around the region in particular and around the globe in general. This book goes to the distressing fact that our government and we as a nation have closed our eyes to the patron of the global terrorism and Islamic Fundamentalism. It reminds us of the cold war era. That Soviets were the godfather of global communism movements. Other states such as East Germany, Yugoslavia, Cuba and many others like them supported communist movements. Once the Soviets collapsed, the rest of them collapsed as quickly as their grand patron did. According to Mohaddessin's documentation in this book, Islamic Iran is playing the same role as the Soviets did during the cold war. Being the god father and grand patron of Islamic Fundamentalists movements in the region and globally. I strongly recommend reading of this book to understand the roots of our current crisis. I find this book as an eye opener to be added to the collection of other books that has been published on this subject in the recent years.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent content and documentation on the subject, October 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Islamic Fundamentalism: The New Global Threat (Paperback)

The book "Islamic Fundamentalism" is an excellent addition to already published books on this subject. Mohaddessin's book originality comes from its more detailed examination of the role the Islamic regime in Tehran has played in propagating the ideology of "Islamic Fundamentalism" around the region in particular and around the globe in general. This book goes to the distressing fact that our government and we as a nation have closed our eyes to the patron of the global terrorism and Islamic Fundamentalism. It reminds us of the cold war era. That Soviets were the godfather of global communism movements. Other states such as East Germany, Yugoslavia, Cuba and many others like them supported communist movements. Once the Soviets collapsed, the rest of them collapsed as quickly as their grand patron did. According to Mohaddessin's documentation in this book, Islamic Iran is playing the same role as the Soviets did during the cold war. Being the god father and grand patron of Islamic Fundamentalists movements in the region and globally. I strongly recommend reading of this book to understand the roots of our current crisis. I find this book as an eye opener to be added to the collection of other books that has been published on this subject in the recent years.