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The true story of one mans journey to Islamic fundamentalism and backRaised in a devout but quiet Muslim community in London, at sixteen Ed Husain was presented with an intriguing political interpretation of Islam known as fundamentalism. Lured by these ideas, he committed his life to them. Five years later, he rejected extremism and tried to return to a normal life. But soon he realized that Islamic fundamentalists pose a threat that most peopleMuslim and non- Muslim alikesimply dont understand.Based on first-hand experiences and written with pervasive clarity, The Islamist delivers a rare inside glimpse of the devious methods used to recruit new members, and offers profound insight into the appeal fundamentalism has for young Muslims in the Western world.
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This was an interesting read about a man who was radicalised and then found his way out of it as his ideas changed. I did have a few issues with it though. Sometimes it was confusing and you wonder were his loyalties are at as he doesn't seem to be either for or against extremism in places. Secondly it's very repetitive in places. I learnt somethings though so not a bad read.