Modern Islamist terrorists look back to the early years of Islam to justify their actions. This book examines the origins of the classical Islamic doctrine of war that was followed at that time and explores its later development. It explains the ideology, logic and beliefs that drive the terrorists and demonstrates the consequences for the West of this return to the early teachings of Islam.

A new civic religion is the greatest threat to the Church today. Dr Patrick Sookhdeo reveals how a Christian moral basis for society has been eroded by an aggressive, hedonistic and sometimes fanatical secularism. He offers a highly readable account of the serious challenge these humanist beliefs are posing to the church. He outlines resources to help Christian respond to the challenges of the new civic religion. This book includes ideal study material for group use.

A global survey of Islamist strategies and tactics for missionary outreach (dawa) in the 21st century, this easy-to-read book analyses the process of Islamisation at an individual and societal level. Looking at politics, law, education and other spheres, in a wide range of countries, it reveals the underlying patterns, structures and organisation. It also examines the theological roots of dawa that inspire Islamists today. Suitable for any interested reader, but well referenced for student...

This is a delightful collection of Christian mediations and prayers that will help the reader encounter God and His love in a variety of situations, whether in good times or bad and in particular in despair, loneliness, rejection, or imminent death. These are very personal and intimate reflections, in a variety of styles both Western and Eastern, with a major focus on finding hope and comfort in suffering and finding peace by resting in God's presence. This book would make an ideal gift.

Life can bring us many challenges, uncertainties and sorrows. Sometimes, like the psalmist, we are downcast and disturbed, dejected and in turmoil, anxious and fearful, overwhelmed, even despairing. Perhaps God seems far away and we feel bereft and alone. Many believers through the centuries have felt like this at times. And they have left us a rich treasury of writings, which can help us in our own struggles. The author's prayer is that this short book will bring its readers peace, comfor...

This uplifting and moving book surveys worldwide Christian persecution throughout history by revealing the different ways that real discipleship attracts persecution. In this easy to read book Dr Sookhdeo provides scholarly references to much material that is little known in the West with inspiring stories of courageous people. He powerfully shows how history has repeated itself in widely different contexts and gives lessons from the past that are relevant and applicable today.

The Death of Western Christianity surveys the current state of Christianity in the West, looking in particular at how Western culture has influenced and weakened the Church. It looks also at how Christianity is increasingly under attack in Western society, and becoming despised and marginalised. It points out how faithful Christians are being targeted by legal and other means and advises how they should prepare themselves for greater persecution to come. This is a prophetic book, which is ...

Islam is a religion that seeks also to be a political and territorial power. This book is an easy-to-use resource to understand Islam in Britain today, how it is developing and its influence on the country. It asks penetrating questions about how Muslim communities in the UK could develop in the future, whether by assimilation or separation, and how British authorities and institutions appear to be yielding to a process of Islamisation.

Islamist extremism is one of the most vital issues facing governments and populations today, as Islamist groups turn more violent, with increasing radicalized recruits. These leading scholar’s essays offer a detailed, compelling critique of the worldview, methodologies and motivations of violent Islamist groups, and of those pursuing a more gradualist approach. They present a significant contribution to the debate by showing how Islamist ideology may be confronted and effectively challenge...

The challenge of Islam to America’s Christian identity and the stark differences between Muslim and Western worldviews are exposed in this penetrating study by Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo, a renowned expert on Islam. By exposing the plans of certain Muslim groups to Islamise the United States, he invites you to consider how deep their influence runs in contemporary American society. As Muslims become increasingly assertive and Islamism grows, the call is for Christian and secular leaders to respo...

The modern world struggles to make sense of the savage violence and terror perpetrated by Islamic State. In this timely publication Dr Patrick Sookhdeo analyses its ideology, theology, eschatology and strategy and scrutinizes key IS publications explaining the motivating beliefs of the leadership. He exposes the cruel nature of life under IS rule. He argues that it cannot be defeated by military means but must be delegitimised by the encouragement of reform movements within the Muslim comm...

The last twenty years have seen a distinctively Islamic financial system become a major player on the world economic stage. Many Muslims have rejected Western financial products and institutions, believing them to be incompatible with sharia, and have generated a wide range of alternatives. This book explains how this movement is part of the Islamist agenda to subvert and subjugate Western systems under the rule of Islam, and draws out its implications for global finance and politics.