Incitement: Anwar Al Awlaki and the Western Jihad

Incitement: Anwar Al Awlaki and the Western Jihad

Anwar Al Awlaki was one of the most influential Islamist figures of our time. A charismatic preacher and gifted orator, he inspired a generation of young Muslims to join the jihad against the West. His sermons, which were widely distributed online, were a call to arms for those who felt alienated and disillusioned with the world.

Incitement: Anwar Al Awlaki and the Western Jihad is a powerful and thought-provoking book that explores the life and influence of this enigmatic figure. Drawing on a wealth of research, including interviews with Al Awlaki's family and friends, the book provides a nuanced and insightful portrait of a complex and controversial figure.

The book begins by tracing Al Awlaki's early life in Yemen and the United States. He was a bright and inquisitive child, and he excelled in his studies. However, he also experienced discrimination and prejudice as a Muslim in America. This led him to become increasingly radicalized, and he eventually joined the mujahideen fighting against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan.

Incitement: Anwar al-Awlaki’s Western Jihad

by Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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After the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, Al Awlaki returned to the United States and began to preach at a mosque in Falls Church, Virginia. His sermons were often inflammatory, and he called for violence against the United States and its allies. He also became a popular figure online, and his sermons were widely distributed on websites and social media.

In 2009, Al Awlaki was killed in a US drone strike in Yemen. His death sparked outrage among his followers, and he became a martyr for the global jihadist movement.

Incitement: Anwar Al Awlaki and the Western Jihad is a timely and important book. It provides a much-needed examination of one of the most influential Islamist figures of our time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the Western jihad and the challenges it poses to our security.

The following are some of the key themes explored in the book:

• The role of religion in radicalization
• The impact of discrimination and prejudice
• The use of propaganda and social media
• The challenges of countering extremism

Incitement: Anwar Al Awlaki and the Western Jihad is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and ever-changing threat of terrorism.

About the Author

Jason Burke is a British journalist and author who has covered Islam and the Middle East for more than two decades. He is the author of several books, including Al-Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam and The 9/11 Wars.

Incitement: Anwar al-Awlaki’s Western Jihad

by Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4103 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	341 pages
Paperback	:	114 pages
Item Weight	:	4.5 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.25 x 0.26 x 8 inches

FREE