This document provides an overview of Muslim extremism from a historical perspective. It discusses key figures and events that helped shaped extremist movements like Salafism, Muslim Brotherhood, Al Qaeda, and Hamas. These include Ibn Taamiya in the Middle Ages, Sayyid Qutb and his influential book Milestones, and current leaders like Ayman al-Zawahiri, Usama bin Laden, and Khalid Mashal of Hamas. The document also examines the roles of Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, and Muqtada al-Sadr in relation to extremism.
13. Muslim Extremism Sayyid Qutb Studied in Greeley, Colorado He toured the USA while a student He despised American society and especially womens lib.
14. Muslim Extremism Sayyid Qutbs most important book, Milestones, which lay the Ideology for Muslim Extremism, Salafist, and Takfirist Movements
15. Muslim Extremism Gamal Abd Ul Nasir Egyptian Army Revolution (1956) Anti-religion Arab Nationalism Anti Muslim Brotherhood
16. Muslim Extremism Camp David Accord: presidents Sadat, Carter and prime minister Begin
40. Muslim Extremism Khalid Mashaal, HAMAS leader New face of Palestinian Terrorism Lives in Syria and operates from there Sunni Islam under Shii Irans control
41. Muslim Extremism Ismail Haniyye, Hamas, Palestine's new Prime Minister Hamas-PLO confrontation
61. Muslim Extremism Munir Maqdah Palestinian Takfirist leader in Lebanon Resides in Ain Al Helweh refugee camp Sentenced to death in absentia in Jordan