The Islamist: Why I Joined Radical Islam in Britain, What I Saw Inside and Why I Left

Anthony Butcher · 09-07-2007, 11:32 AM

		The Islamist: Why I Joined Radical Islam in Britain, What I Saw Inside and Why I Left
by Ed Husain

When I was sixteen I became an Islamic fundamentalist. Five years later, after much emotional turmoil, I rejected fundamentalist teachings and returned to normal life and my family. I tried to put my experiences behind me, but as the events of 7/7 unfolded it became clear to me that Islamist groups pose a threat to this country that we - Muslims and non-Muslims alike - do not yet understand. Why are young British Muslims becoming extremists? What are the risks of another home-grown terrorist attack on British soil? By describing my experiences inside these groups, the reasons I joined them and how, after leaving I recovered my faith and mind, I hope to explain the appeal of extremist thought, how fanatics penetrate Muslim communities and the truth behind their agenda of subverting the West and moderate Islam. Writing candidly about life after extremism, I illustrate the depth of the problem that now grips Muslim hearts and minds. I will lay bare what politicians and Muslim 'community leaders' do not want you to know. This is the first time an ex-member openly discusses life within radical Islamic organisations. This is my story.
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Alex McKee · 10-07-2007, 06:50 AM

Brave of him to come out with this.

Anthony Butcher · 10-07-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex McKee

Brave of him to come out with this.

He will make a lot of money from it though.

Alex McKee · 10-07-2007, 12:01 PM

I should hope so too

John Carter · 11-07-2007, 12:31 PM

Another sort of related book. Good analysis of things, useful even to non-Christians.

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alkmaar67 · 05-09-2007, 12:13 AM

He uses the term "Islamic fundamentalist", as far as I see an Islamic fundamentalist would be someone who prays 5 times with all the recommended rakah and proper ablution, gives zakat, etc not someone who has nothing to do Islam at all.

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John Carter Uber Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Sabbatical Posts: 5,110	Another sort of related book. Good analysis of things, useful even to non-Christians. Amazon (Ant, feel free to do the Amazon affiliate thing)

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10-07-2007, 06:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,571	Brave of him to come out with this.

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Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,571	I should hope so too

05-09-2007, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
alkmaar67 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newtownards Posts: 33	He uses the term "Islamic fundamentalist", as far as I see an Islamic fundamentalist would be someone who prays 5 times with all the recommended rakah and proper ablution, gives zakat, etc not someone who has nothing to do Islam at all.