Islamic Awakening, Islamism, Islamic Fundamentalism, Militant Islam

"The philosophical roots of Islamic fundamentalism are largely the result of a conscious attempt to revive and restate the theoretical relevance of Islam in the modern world."  Youssef Chuoeiri

What is the Islamic Awakening?


What is Islamic Fundamentalism?


History of Modern Islamic Fundamentalism or Muslim Liberation Theology


Islamic Views of the West

Advocates and Founders of Modern Fundamentalism


Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab  (c.1702 - c.1791) - Arabia
(An early proponent for purging Islam of impurities and innovations.  Supported by Saud.)

Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966) - Egypt
(Considered by many as the father of modern Islamic Fundamentalism.  His writings have become the theoretical basis for many radical Islamic groups of today -- including al Qaeda)

Ayatollah Ruhollah al-Khumayni  (1902-1989) - Iran

Abu al-'Ala al-Mawdudi 
(1903-1979)  -  India/Pakistan