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The Al Qaeda Reader

Book • 2007
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.

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Mentioned by Raymond Ibrahim as his first book, where he translated Al-Qaeda material.
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Muslim Wars & Masculine Christianity w/ Raymond Ibrahim
Raymond Ibrahim mentions his first book, which is a translation of writings by Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri.
The True History of the Crusades / Raymond Ibrahim

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