Raymond Ibrahim
Raymond Ibrahim is the associate director of the Middle East Forum, the author of The Al Qaeda Reader, and a visiting lecturer at the National Defense Intelligence College.
The Lure of Radical Islam, or ‘Boys Will Be Boys’
For many young Westerners, jihad is merely divine sanctioning for their otherwise violent and anti-social behavior.
Shameless Islamist Doublespeak Rages On
To English audiences, jihadists talk of ending oppression; to Arabic ones, they talk of oppressing the infidel.
Nidal Hasan and Fort Hood: A Study in Muslim Doctrine (Part 2)
How Hasan put Islamic teachings on jihad, proselytism, and spiritual calmness into action before and during the Fort Hood massacre.
Nidal Hasan and Fort Hood: A Study in Muslim Doctrine (Part 1)
An in-depth look at the Islamic teachings behind the Fort Hood massacre. First up: Hasan's loyalty to Muslims and deception of infidels.
Islamist Perfidy and Western Naivety: Which Is More Lethal?
When the president favorably quotes a Koranic passage popular among jihadists, the answer should be clear.
An Open Question to Osama Bin Laden — or Any Other Islamist
The arch-terrorist's real reason for waging jihad has nothing to do with Israel or U.S. foreign policy.
Why Muslim Charities Fund the Jihad
The answer is clear, though Obama's commitment to helping Muslims overcome U.S. rules governing charity is not.
Obama’s Puzzling Approach to the Muslim World
Of all American leaders, he knows enough about Islam to understand that apologies and feel-good talk are destined to fail.
Respecting the Faithful vs. Respecting the Faith
Understanding the difference is more crucial than ever.
Words Matter in the War on Terror
If we refuse to call terrorists by their proper name — "jihadists" — we will never defeat them. (Also read Phyllis Chesler: Extraordinary Activists Who Stood Against Radical Islam in Times Square.)
