In the Minds of Extremists

Abstract

In the Minds of Extremists by Dr Mahmood Abdulla is an academic and journalistic study into the roots, beliefs and strategies applied by extremists who falsely ascribe themselves to Islam. It is distinguished by its methodology, its information and the accessible language the author uses. The book opens with a definition of extremism, a historical analysis of its roots, and its contemporary manifestations in different societies, with particular focus on Wahhabism and Salafism.