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Maajid Nawaz spent his teenage years listening to American hip-hop and learning about the radical Islamist movement spreading throughout Europe and Asia in the 1980s and 90s. At 16, he was already a ranking member in Hizb ut-Tahrir, a London-based Islamist group. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a top recruiter, a charismatic spokesman for the cause of uniting Islam's political power across the world. Nawaz was setting up satellite groups in Pakistan, Denmark, and Egypt when he was rounded up in the aftermath of 9/11 along with many other radical Muslims.

He was sent to an Egyptian prison where he was, fortuitously, jailed along with the assassins of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. The 20 years in prison had changed the assassins' views on Islam and violence; Maajid went into prison preaching to them about the Islamist cause, but the lessons ended up going the other way. He came out of prison four years later completely changed, convinced that his entire belief system had been wrong, and determined to do something about it.

He met with activists and heads of state, built a network, and started a foundation, Quilliam, to combat the rising Islamist tide in Europe and elsewhere, using his intimate knowledge of recruitment tactics in order to reverse extremism and persuade Muslims that the 'narrative' used to recruit them (that the West is evil and the cause of all of Muslim suffering), is false. Radical, first published in the UK, is a fascinating and important look into one man's journey out of extremism and into something else entirely.

This U.S. edition contains a "Preface for US readers" and a new, updated epilogue.

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"Riveting" - Christian Science Monitor

“Maajid Nawaz’s Radical is fascinating, and essential if you want to understand in a visceral way why some young Muslims embrace extremist ideology. Nawaz went from being a hip-hop loving youngster to a radical Islamist before finally renouncing extremism. He now works to prevent others from choosing such a dangerous path and his is a voice I urge you to hear.” - Anderson Cooper

"A British Muslim reveals a harrowing tale of violence, imprisonment and torture...A lively and convincing antidote to hatred." - Kirkus Reviews

“This is a book for our times. It should be read by anyone who wants to understand how the extremism that stalks our world is created and how it can be overcome. It could only be written by someone who has lived this story. And Maajid has.” - Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair
"Maajid Nawaz has an extraordinary personal story about his journey out of Islamist extremism which reads like a novel. It's a coming of age story for our post-9/11 world that is pacy, well written and thoughtful." - Peter Bergen, author of Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for bin Laden from 9/11 to Abbottabad

"[Maajid] brings the insight of an insider to Radical – an absorbing story of the making and unmaking of a young, radicalized Muslim. The book is candid, dynamic, important…and brave." - Lesley Stahl, 60 Minutes

"One of the essential books to understanding the path to radicalism...[it] will fill one with hope that others can find their way back as Maajid Nawaz relates so movingly." - Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast

“Everyone should read it” - Nicola Jeal, Saturday editor, The Times of London

"This book is more powerful than America's drone attacks because it helps kill the ideas that inspire terrorists. Ultimately, it is by defeating the extremists' worldview that we will make our world safer. Maajid's compelling story from hatred to hope shows us how this can be done' --Ed Husain, author of The Islamist

"This book is the account of a redemptive journey through innocence, bigotry, hardline radicalism and beyond to a passionate advocacy of human rights and all that this can mean ... I was moved beyond measure.' --Kate Allen, Director, Amnesty International UK

"Imagine Homeland crossed with Skins, and you will get some idea of what a gripping, revelatory book this is. Unputdownable." - Tom Holland, author of In the Shadow of the Sword

“One of the most compelling descriptions of radical and political immersion of recent times” - Mail on Sunday (UK)

About the Author

Maajid Nawaz is the co-founder of Quilliam. He holds a BA in Arabic and Law and an MSc in Political Theory. Maajid has addressed the U.S. Senate, been interviewed by 60 Minutes and the New York Times, and has written for The London Times, The Wall Street Journal, and others.

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Hardcover: 296 pages
Publisher: Lyons Press; First edition (October 15, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0762791365
ISBN-13: 978-0762791361
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1 x 9.1 inches
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Customer Reviews: 250 customer ratings
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #81 in Egyptian History (Books)
- #264 in Radical Political Thought
- #211 in Historical Middle East Biographies

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Scott Butler

A fascinating look into the mind of a man who worked to build a theocracy.

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018

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Nawaz paints for us a developmental arc from troubled and bullied minority youth in the West, to a politically active Islamist who fully anchored his personal identity in the building of a hoped-for international Islamist theocracy, to a liberal activist who now works to address those in both of the previous camps. The mental processes that led a youth seeking an identity to find it in the darker recesses of the Qur'an and its associated political movements were fascinating. Just as interesting was Nawaz's later long, honest look in the mirror that led him back to embracing liberal values and reaching out to allies of different stripes than his own, to help Islam and Islamic culture adapt to a modern era of personal freedom. Despite the challenges Muslims face in modernity, such as the bullying Nawaz faced in his youth in England, Nawaz calls for civility, reason, and mutual respect. Especially interesting are Nawaz's experiences of being incarcerated as a terrorist in an Egyptian prison under a regime that the West allied itself with under the premise of "the enemy of my enemy," and how his thought was shaped by his experiences there. This book helps Western minds understand how someone becomes an extremist and how one can come back from it.

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Rob Nest

Should be required reading

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016

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The book written by Maajid Nawaz goes into much detail of the frustration faced by men and women. How looking for a place to be and use their talents when the door opens to radical Islamism.
A book part biography and very much a wake up call to those who have no understanding of Islam or Islamism.
Read the book you will find in its pages hope.
Maajid is able to go beyond and write the insight so many westerners crave THE WHY?
In a well written book you may even find yourself amongst the pages.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015

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This book was a very fast read. It's current and relevant. How the author got sucked up into becoming an Islamist is a lesson for all of us. Differentiating between practicing Islam and being an Islamist was exactly what I wanted to understand better, and the author certainly has the credentials to provide such a distinction! I understand his new belief system, but it's not totally clear how he arrived at this point. What were the pivotal moments? (I am certainly glad he came around to his current position just the process that brought him to this point that's not totally clear). One of my favorite points in the book was the ironic observation he made about the UK being a place where he had the freedom to recruit for HT, but in other places that are ruled by Islamists, he had to recruit in secret and appear to practice the beliefs of those in power! Duh! People don't grasp how valuable our freedom is! Lots of other important conclusions but I don't want to list them all and spoil the book for you!

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Dan Burke

An honest look at Islamism from a former radical. Eye-opening.

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015

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I just got done reading this along with Maajid's joint-effort with Sam Harris.

This book is excellent. It's honest, eye-opening, clarifying and unflinching in its portrayal of problems relating to global Islamism and Jihad. Nawaz makes clear the differences between Islam, Islamism and Jihad, and I appreciate that he had the courage to tell his story.

Quilliam is a much-needed light of reinterpretation and reform from within Islam—insomuch as Islam informs and inspires Islamism and Jihad. His strategy of reinterpretation (of the Koran) dives right into the trenches with those attempting to live by the meaning of the Koran whilst steering them gently toward progressive reform. After all, simply killing-off individual cells doesn't cure the cancer where it lives. It's not just an insurmountable task, but one that likely comes at no small risk. For that, it's 5 stars from me.

I'm glad Maajid made it through that ordeal alive and I hope he continues his work whilst inspiring others to do the same.

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Is Islam a Religion of Peace?

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019

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Setting off on a self-study course in 2015 to answer the question, “Is Islam a Religion of Peace?” one of the first books I read was “Radical” by Maajid Nawaz. Through his personal experiences, Nawaz taught me a great deal about the hearts and minds of Muslims, especially the young as they mature in life, how they are radicalized, and what part, if any, the west plays in that radicalization. By reading his book, I was introduced to Ed Husain (“The Islamist”) and Sayyid Qutb (“Milestones”), both of whom I have since studied. As for answering the question, the study continues.

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From Islamism to Reason

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2015

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A fascinating autobiographical account of a young English man growing up in the 80s and 90s, becoming radicalized through his love for hip-hop, then joining an Islamist group and finally withdrawing. While he may not be typical of all young people growing up in Western countries who join radical Islamist movements, Nawaz provides useful insights into how this young man and his friends became enmeshed in the movement. Nawaz is clear-eyed and self-critical and he provides a good explanation of what attracted him to Islamism and what eventually repelled him. The book constitutes a valuable antidote to some of the simplistic explanations of Islamic radicalization. It reminds me a bit of the rise of Students for Democratic Society (SDS) and the Weathermen in the U.S. during the 1960s, although the latter movements did not arise so much out of exclusion and prejudice as did Islamism in Europe and the U.S. What links them was a frustrated desire to engage with a political system that seemed incapable of hearing their ideas and unable to understand the roots of revolutionary movements in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

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Guide To The Perplexed

Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2016

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From confused B-boy in England to tortured Islamist in Egyptian prison to confident spokesman for Liberal Democracy worldwide, Maajid Nawaz is a gifted writer who describes his personal odyssey in fascinating detail. Along the way, Nawaz's thoughtful deconstruction of radical Islamism provides the reader with theoretical insight -- and practical basis for counterattack.

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Amazing personal story

Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2015

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Amazing personal story, well argued and thought-provoking analysis as well as history lesson that sets one on the path to read and research more on the topic and beyond. Great prose as well. Would highly recommend for helping to understand involvement in violence of any religious flavor and also many other kinds.

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Excellent book

Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2016

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This was a fascinating read. I picked the book up and could not put it down.

It gives a great insight into the motivations of Jihadists and how people even in today's world can become radicalized, and more importantly, the steps that can be taken to reverse that.

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Inspiring

Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2016

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Genuinely, before reading this book, I was a blind man to the seduction of the Islamist ideology, and I had no guide to direct my activism. I sincerely hope that Maajid continues to be that shining pillar of hope for the liberalization of Islam itself.

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... important to understanding radicalization in today's world and also better understanding the importance of Maajid's work and

Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2017

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I've been following Maajid on Twitter and this book is important to understanding radicalization in today's world and also better understanding the importance of Maajid's work and the work of Quilliam. A must read!

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Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2017

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Was a gift (I had previously read it, a very interesting read.

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A Must Read

Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2016

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Everyone worried about our world or wanting to know how radicals are made should read this. Interesting, insightful, informative an excellent read.

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great read. This book explains so much to me ...

Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2016

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Wow, great read. This book explains so much to me about Extreme Islamism. I was quite ignorant before and this cleared up many of my questions.

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Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2017

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A story that needed to be told; a perspective that needs to be understood. Malcolm X meets Nelson Mendela.

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Extraordinary intelligent first person insight into IslamISM

Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2015

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This should be a mandatory read for all politicians, policy makers, and social science professors/students. Extraordinary intelligent first person insight into IslamISM.

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