The Al Qaeda Reader

This book gathers the essential texts and documents of al-Qaeda, including theological justifications and propagandist speeches.

It exposes the coherent body of beliefs that underpin al-Qaeda's ideology, which is grounded in traditional Islamic theology.

The book is divided into two sections: 'Theology' and 'Propaganda,' revealing the different messages al-Qaeda conveys to Muslim and Western audiences.

It highlights the use of Islamic texts to justify terrorist actions and the double-speak of al-Qaeda leaders in their communications with different audiences.