Recommended Resources

Each of the following links goes to a review of the book or DVD.

The Sword of the Prophet
By the time you are finished reading this book, you will finally understand the cause of terrorism.

Thought Contagion
Certain elements of Mohammed's teachings cause the religion to spread and take over countries.

Terrorists Among Us
On this DVD, Steven Emerson infiltrates Islamic groups within the United States who exhort their members to help overthrow the U.S. government. He also exposes groups pretending to raise money for orphans, but instead sending the money to terrorist groups.

A Simple Koran
This is the version of the Koran that fixes some of the most difficult barriers to reading it. To fight Islamic terrorism effectively, more westerners need to know what is in this book.

The Insurgency
This is a PBS program you can watch online about the insurgency in Iraq.

Leaving Islam
This is a book of first-hand accounts by people who have renounced their belief in Islam, why they do it, and what happens to them when they do.

Target America
This video by FrontLine traces the history of America's relationship with terrorism, starting with the beginning of the Reagan Administration.

Osama (the movie)
Available on DVD, this was the first movie made in Afghanistan by Afghans shortly after the fall of the Taliban. Get a taste of what it is like living under Islamic law.

Not Without My Daughter
Starring Sally Field, this movie gives a good depiction of the lack of human rights under Islamic law, in this case, Iran. This is a true story.

Jihad: Islamic Fundamentalist Terrorism
A book written for a teen audience, this overview of Islamic terrorism is essential reading, not just for beginners, but to those who already know quite a bit about the subject. The brevity helps bring the whole picture into sharp focus.

Islam and Terrorism
If you're only going to read one book on Islamic terrorism, make it this one. The author was a Muslim and taught in a Muslim University. You can't get more authoritative than this.

Islam: What the West Needs to Know
If you'd like to know what Islam is really about, and what it has to do with terrorism, this is the DVD for you. It is also a great way to share information with your friends.

Terrorism: You May Be The Target
A one-hour DVD, packed with information on how you can help prevent terrorist attacks in your area and how to protect yourself if an attack occurs.