Jihad in Classical and Modern Islam: A Reader

by Rudolph Peters

Jihad, or "Holy War" is very much alive in the Islamic world, and plays a prominent political role. Western observers usually associate jihad with fanaticism, while Islamists emphasize its mission as a crusade against drugs and other societal scourges.

Genres: Islam, History, Religion

204 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Karu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book! Everyone who is interested in Jihad should read this.