The Islamist
This book was Ed Husain’s own story. He was brought up in an apolitical Muslim family in London. He did not carry along very well with his shoolmates and was interested in the ideas of some radical Islamic groups. Husain joined the groups and preached their thought. The first haft of the book vividly depicted how he organized gatherings, heckled others groups, attracted the media, and something alike. Obviously he was talented in these areas. This part already makes the book very readable.
One day, someone in the group attacked another with a knife. The violence woke Husain up. He was disappointed and left the radical group, continued his study, found a job in a bank and got marry. Had he been an ordinary man the story would have ended. It would have been yet another mediocre grow-up story. But Husain was an introspect man. Unable to face his past, Husain quitted his banker job and travelled to Syria and Saudi in search of his root. Finally he found the beauty of his religious and most importantly, peace in his heart.
Along with the story Husain tells you what Muslim is really all about and points out what is wrong with radical Islamic groups. He mixes those very well with his personal story, makes his points in a non-preachy way, and makes the book a very good read.
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