The Islamic State (IS) has spread terror around the world in recent decades by using religion as a weapon and bloodily promoting the concept of “caliphate.” In “In the Name of Allah: How ISIS Drenched Faith in Blood,” the book examines the origins, structure and ideology of ISIS and shows how a radical interpretation of Islam led to violence, destruction and global terror.
The reader is guided step by step through the complexity and development of the Islamic State. Starting with the historical emergence of radical Islamism through to IS’s modern terror strategy, the religious, political and social factors that enabled the rise of these extremists are analyzed. The background to the recruitment of fighters and the role of women and children in IS are also examined in detail.
This textbook not only examines the mechanisms by which ISIS came to power and the tactics it used to spread its ideology, but also addresses the global threat it posed and which continues to this day. Topics such as the role of regional powers, the military intervention of the USA and Russia, and the complex role of the media in reporting on terrorism are covered.
With a detailed focus on the Yazidi victims, the role of child soldiers and the financing of terror, this work paints a comprehensive picture of IS and its global entanglements. The consequences for Islamic communities worldwide and the challenges of deradicalizing IS returnees are also discussed.
“In the Name of Allah” is aimed at those who want an in-depth understanding of the Islamic State and its complex geopolitical and ideological connections. With comprehensive analysis, case studies and a critical look at the future of global jihadism, this book offers important insights into the terrorism of our time.
