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Beginning with an examination of early Islamic fundamentalist movements such as Kharjism, Ibadism, Hanbalism, and Wahhabism, Sayed Khatab looks at the similarities and differences between them and present organizations such as al-Qa'ida. Identifying the roots of modern radical narratives can lead to a better understanding of al-Qa'ida's theological and intellectual narratives, and how they effectively indoctrinate youths and attract many of them to violent acts of terrorism. Innovative in its concept, examining political Islamic thought from a historical to a contemporary perspective, Islamic Fundamentalism generates new understanding of the many complexities of political Islam, and the role of violence and terrorism.

Takes a literary approach in its study of Sayyid Qutb, one of the most influential political thinkers for contemporary Islamists. This work explores the concepts that are used by radical fundamentalist movements. It sheds light on Islamic radicalism and its origins. It traces the methodological thinking of radical Islamist movements

Sayed Khatab takes a literary approach to the study of Sayyid Qutb, who was executed in Egypt in 1966 but remains one of the most significant political thinkers for contemporary Islam. He sheds light on Islamic radicalism and its origins with a new analysis of the intellectual legacy of the man.

"The Power of Sovereignty attempts to understand the ideas and thoughts of Sayyid Qutb whose corpus of work and, in particular, his theory of hakimiyyah (sovereignty) is viewed as a threat to nationalistic government and peace worldwide. This book provides a detailed perspective of Sayyid Qutb's writings."--Jacket