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Raymond Ibrahim
Raymond Ibrahim is the author of The Al Qaeda Reader, translations of religious texts and propaganda.
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.)
What Piracy? This Is the Same Old Jihad
The Somali pirates are simply acting on centuries-old doctrines of Islamic warfare.
Obama’s Abominable Obeisance: Cultural Perspectives
In the ancient world and throughout much of the Middle East today, bowing is just about the worst thing someone can do.
Textbook Lies About Islam
Political correctness and fear have led to the whitewashing of Islam in books used by American students.
Jihad, Martyrdom, and the Torments of the Grave
How fear of being pounded by hammers and eaten by serpents for eternity can drive a person to jihad.
War and Peace — and Deceit — in Islam (Part 2)
Al-Qaeda, the Palestinians, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations have all perfected the use of deception to advance Islamist goals.
