They Must Be Stopped: Why We Must Defeat Radical Islam and How We Can Do It (Hardcover)

~ Brigitte Gabriel (Author)
Key Phrases: cultural jihad, peaceful religion, United States, Middle East, Saudi Arabia (more...)

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Praise for Brigitte Gabriel and the New York Times Bestseller Because They Hate

"Riveting, compelling and spellbinding. This is a must read for the entire American public."--Steve Emerson, author of the New York Times bestseller American Jihad

"A compelling and captivating personal story with a powerful lesson about threats to freedom in our time."--R. James Woolsey, Director of Central Intelligence, 1993-95

"Her writing is eloquent and her passion tremendous."--Publishers Weekly

"This book gives dire warning of what is to come if the Western world does not take responsible action to protect its people. The United States is the primary target as Islamic Radicalism attempts to spread its worldwide dominance."--Paul E. Vallely, Maj. General US Army (Ret.), coauthor of Endgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror

 "Brigitte Gabriel's story is at once intensely personal and possessing global significance . . .[her] words should be read, and studied carefully, by all the law enforcement and government officials of the West--as well as by everyone who values freedom."--Robert Spencer, author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades)

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They Must Be Stopped is New York Times bestselling author Brigitte Gabriel’s warning to the world: We can no longer ignore the growth of radical Islam--we must act soon, and powerfully. Gabriel challenges our western and politically-correct notions about Islam, demonstrating why radical Islam is so deadly and how we can halt its progress.

Brigitte Gabriel speaks her mind:

*Fundamentalist Islam is a religion rooted in 7th century teachings that are fundamentally opposed to democracy and equality.

*Radical Islamists are utterly contemptuous of all “infidels” (non-Muslims) and regard them as enemies worthy of death.

*Madrassas in America are increasing in number, and they are just one part of a growing radical Islamic army on US soil.

*Radical Islam exploits the US legal system and America’s protection of religion to spread its hatred for western values.

*America must organize a unified voice that says “enough” to political correctness, and demands that government officials and elected representatives do whatever is necessary to protect us.

Brigitte Gabriel has fearlessly faced down critics, death threats, and political correctness, and is one of the most sought after terrorism experts in the world. They Must Be Stopped is her clarion call to action. Gabriel thoroughly addresses the historical and religious basis of radical Islam, its frightening encroachment into societies around the world, and its abuses of democracy in the name of religion.

 

Brigitte Gabriel is a US-based journalist and news producer who started her career as an anchor for World News, an evening Arabic news program. As a terrorism expert and the founder of the nonprofit organization ACT! for America, Brigitte Gabriel travels widely and speaks regularly on topics related to the Middle East. She has addressed audiences at the FBI, the United States Special Operations Command, the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Joint Forces Staff College, among others.

They Must Be Stopped is The New York Times bestselling author Brigitte Gabriel’s warning to the world; she asserts that the growth of radical Islam can no longer be ignored. Gabriel challenges western and politically correct notions about Islam, arguing that radical Islam is a deadly threat and making a call to halt its progress. 

Brigitte Gabriel speaks her mind on Fundamentalist Islam, a religion she says is rooted in seventh century teachings that are inherently opposed to democracy and equality. According to Gabriel, radical Islamists hold all non-Muslims in contempt and regard them as enemies. She looks at the growth of madrassas in America, and says that the schools are one small part of what she calls a growing radical Islamic army within the United States.  Gabriel argues that radical Islam exploits the United States legal system and abuses America’s protection of religion.  She implores America to organize a unified voice that says “enough” to political correctness, and demands that government officials and elected representatives do whatever is necessary to protect the country from the group that she believes must be stopped.

Brigitte Gabriel has faced down critics, death threats, and political correctness, and is one of the most sought after terrorism experts in the world. They Must Be Stopped is her call to action. Gabriel thoroughly addresses the historical and religious basis of radical Islam and shows why she fears its encroachment into societies around the world.

 

They Must Be Stopped is also available on CD as an unabridged audiobook.  Please email [e-mail] for more information.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (September 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312383630
• ISBN-13: 978-0312383633
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
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156 of 170 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Almighty Himself Taught Us How to Kill", September 6, 2008

By	Ralph White (New England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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We last saw Brigitte Gabriel emerging from her childhood, escaping Palestinian jihadis trying to kill her and her family for no better reason than that she was Christian, in her aptly-titled first book, Because They Hate. She was a forward scout in the resistance to jihad. Her first book was a literal debriefing, and They Must Be Stopped is an interpretive debriefing. Together they sound an alarm that must be heeded. Gabriel shows us that Islam is not a religion in the sense we understand the word. It is a political doctrine, and the central tenet of that doctrine is the conquest, through force, of all humanity. Gabriel gives us a concise summary of Islam's evolution through the ages into the implacable doctrine of hate that it is today. She describes Islam's rise (its occupation of the Holy Land and The Ottoman Empire) and its fall, which so perplexes muslims. Gabriel shows that it was the Industrial Revolution, which wholly bypassed the Islamic world, which ultimately defeated it. To this day muslims cannot fathom their humiliating status in the world, and they supplicate Allah to return their dignity and power.

They Must Be Stopped is a wake-up call for the West which "wallows in a state of denial and ignorance, bullied by political correctness and refusing to listen to our enemies who have an understanding of peace and tolerance different from ours." She shows that democratization is not an end in itself. Hamas and Hezbollah, for instance, are democratically elected terrorist organizations. More elections in the Islamic world would only create more radical Islamic regimes opposed to and threatening Western values. The unfortunate truth is that the repressive regimes in Egypt, Saudia Arabia, and Jordan are our natural allies in that they keep the cork in the bottle of Islamic terrorism. For readers unfamiliar with the global extend of Islamic terrorism since 9/11, Gabriel provides a summary. Conclusion: they have been very busy, not as subdued as you might have thought.

And if you think Gabriel is being bombastic or is exaggerating the threat which she knows so intimately, listen to Ayatollah Khomeini, "The Almighty himself taught us how to kill." Or read the Koran for yourself: "When you clash with the unbelieving Infidels in battle, smite their necks until you overpower them, killing and wounding many of them." (Koran 47:4), or "Your Lord inspired the angels with the message: I am with you. Give firmness to the Believers. I will terrorize the unbelievers. Therefore smite them on their necks and every joint and incapacitate them. Strike off their heads and cut off each of their fingers and toes." (Koran 8:12). "Fight them until all opposition ends and all submit to Allah." (Koran 8:39) "Prepare against them whatever arms and weaponry you can muster so that you may terrorize them. They are your enemy and Allah's enemy." (Koran 8:59)

Brigitte Gabriel is a crystal clear thinker and a compelling writer. She suggests, for instance, that if you think you know a "moderate" muslim, just ask him or her to condemn the atrocities committed against innocent civilians in the name of Islam, and you will learn just how thin that veneer of moderation actually is. She shows us how modern muslims veil terrorism by referring to it as "fourth generation warfare." She shows us that radical Islam is an adversary which will not reason, will not rest, will not compromise; it is inspired by both victory and by defeat, and its goal is your elimination. They Must Be Stopped.

Gabriel concludes her vitally important book with commonsense prescriptions for meeting the threat from radical Islam. The fact is that you are actually going to have to do something. In order to stem the growing tide of jihad we are all going to have to join the resistance in some way. Gabriel provides a thoughtful list of actions you can take. She finishes with a note of emotional gratitude to American men and women in uniform. "Words tremble on my lips and emotions swell in my heart for in gratitude for your service and your sacrifice...for protecting America and the world...Let my grateful tears thank you..."

79 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superbly fabulous must read, September 3, 2008

By	Lynn Aguilar "improviser" (Greenville, SC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a most fabulous book. Mrs. Gabriel convincingly shows that purist Islam is a real threat to Western civilization and that it must be stopped. She explains Islamic identity, how Islam sees the West, and what the problem is. She shows that we do not face a fringe of "evil doers" who have hijacked a peaceful religion -- rather we face purists who have 'cleansed' their religion the outside environment and are trying to do what the Koran says-- "purists who drink their Islam straight". She points out that the claim "Islam is a religion of peace" ... well, Nazism and Communism were ideologies that said they wanted world peace. Islam could be called a religion of peace, but so because muslims have a different understanding of the word peace from Western secularists. The book shows that Islam is a religion of conquest, i.e., it is political in ways other religions are not. The book shows how many 'moderate' muslims want to take over the West and the World through non-violent means if possible (education, propaganda, receiving concessions, etc.) and want to reestablish the caliphate (empire) under shariah [Islamic law]-- think about Western Europe as a new huge Saudi arabia (in laws, customs, etc.)The book then shows how women and minorities are treated in ways they may not like under Islam, and how muslims use multiculturalism, diversity, and sensitivity to make the West become islamicized. She has a chapter about how Europe is being islamified, and points out that the West had better wake up before it is too late. Mrs. Gabriel correctly points out the the Political correctness is a real threat to the West's survival, and explains how we can stop the cultural jihad waged against us.

This book is a must read, for many seem to believe that we as a civilization are invincible, since the West has been dominant for over 500 years (since 1492). This is not the case. For futher reading, I recommend America Alone, by Mark Steyn; Londonistan, by Melanie Philips, and While Europe Slept, by Bruce Bawer.

This book is one of the best on this most timely subject.

62 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We Are Allowing Our Sense of Freedom To Destroy Liberty, September 12, 2008

By	John W. Schlatter (Grand Junction, Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I cannot understand why the cultural elite is ignoring this call to arms..Where is the ACLU who shudder at the thought of Jesus Christ being mentioned in public schools or the displaying of the Ten Commandments do nothing to stop the indoctrination of Islam in the public schools..Why is this lady not being interviewed by the main stream media...Diane Sawyer, Whoppi Goldberg, Adrianna Huffington, etc..will be the first to be killed by Islamic fanatics if and/or when they take over....
Both the Republicans and Democrats are at fault in allowing these enemis of humanity to set up a foothold in our cultural..Could we have won World War II if we had allowd schools preaching Nazism in our country...
The naive Left are the best friends Al Qaeda has....
God Bless this modern day Paul Revere....