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Introduction:

With the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, it has become of paramount importance to understand the origin, nature, and agenda of Islam. While there is no intent here to impugn the many peace-loving Muslims with the aggressive actions of the militant leadership, it is critical to recognize this most threatening challenge to Christians, Jews, and to Western civilization.

Contrary to popular understanding, Islam did not begin with Mohammad. Most of the practices still embodied in Islam had their beginning in pre-Islamic Arabia. Mohammad repackaged the pagan worship associated with the Ka’aba in Mecca into a monotheistic form.

It is also important to distinguish between the Allah of Islam and the God of Old Testament. They are not equivalent. Allah is presented as unknowable and capricious. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob delights in making and keeping His promises. Jesus summarized the entire Law of Moses in two commandments: Love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind; and love your neighbor as yourself. No where does the Qu’ran admonish its readers to make such commitments.

The Qu’ran calls for a warrior agenda. Islam divides the universe into two parts: Dar Al Islam: the domain of the faithful (to Islam); and Dar Al Harb: those with whom they are at war until Judgment Day. The agenda of Islam is conquest, by the sword if necessary.

This perspective can be confirmed by examining three areas: their sacred writings, exemplified by the Qu’ran; by a review of their history of conquest and cultural imperialism; and by an inspection of the Islamic countries and their propagating a legacy of hate and repression on their various subjugated populations.

These views may appear shocking, especially when contrasted with the popular propaganda promoted in the West. But it is essential to personally investigate the many competent materials available, and to really understand the agenda that lies behind today’s headlines.

NEW! Rise Of Muslim Brotherhood Received Warily May 01, 2012

Salafists Distribute Korans in German 'Lies!' Campaign April 17, 2012

Saudi Grand Mufti Says Destroy Churches March 27, 2012

Syria's New Constitution Little Help For Christians March 06, 2012

Iran Linked To Blasts in Thailand, Georgia, and India February 14, 2012

Muslim Brotherhood Takes Egypt's Parliament January 24, 2012

Woman Executed for "Witchcraft" in Saudi Arabia December 13, 2011

Islam in Tripoli, Islam in Tunis October 25, 2011

Christian Pastor In Iran Still Refuses to Recant October 04, 2011

Libya's Hazy Future August 23, 2011

Ahmad Wali Karzai and Abu Sayyaf July 12, 2011

The Yemen Crisis by Chuck Missler

Al Qaida & The Libyan Crisis by Amy Joy Hess

The Rise of Islam: Israel Surrounded by Steve Elwart, KI Senior Analyst

Issachar Report: Islam: A Threat to World Security Part 3 by Ray Sarlin, IDB Folio Specialist

Issachar Report: Islam: A Threat to World Security Part 2 by Chuck Missler

Issachar Report: Islam: A Threat to World Security by Chuck Missler

Hamas and Hezbollah: Islamic Brainwashers Awaiting a Millstone by Dan Stolebarger, Executive Director of Koinonia Institute

Conflict Within Islam: Sunnis and Shiites by by Avi Lipkin

Background Information Thomas Jefferson's Koran by William Welty, Ph.D.

Mid-East Update: The Crisis in Sudan by Barry Rubin

The Roots of War, Part 1: The Islamic Conquests by Chuck Missler

The Modern History Behind the Middle East Crisis by Chuck Missler

A Legacy of Hate: Jihad in America by Chuck Missler

Nuclear/Biological Terrorism: The Mideast Threat by Avi Lipkin & John Loeffler

Secret deals: Intrigues with Iraq by Chuck Missler

Background Update: The Kurds of Weigh by Chuck Missler

From Our Private Modem: Meshech-Tubal Tensions with Syria by Chuck Missler

News Sources

12 Christians Tried Easter Sunday in Iran - Twelve Christians stood trial Easter Sunday in Iran, where they were called "apostates" in a courtroom and tried on multiple charges, according to sources close to Iran's Christian community. The Christians had been acquitted on the same charges, including "crimes against the order," a year ago in Bandar Anzali, a city on the Caspian Sea. The group was first arrested when authorities found them drinking wine while taking communion, according to sources. "It ultimately illustrates that being a Christian is illegal in Iran. No matter how clear or how open a pastor and a church may be, Christians are being brought to trial just for being Christian," said Jason DeMars, director of the Present Truth Ministries.

Saudi Kingdom Expects Account Surpluses - Oil markets have been tight so far this year, with prices and Saudi production are above expectations. Jadwa Investment has revised up its forecasts for both, meaning that oil revenues will be at a record level in 2012. This will enable the Kingdom to record large budget and current account surpluses.

Sanctions Affecting Iran's Food Supply - Western countries seeking to pressure Tehran are aiming new, stiff sanctions at Iran's top export—oil—but imports of food and other staples have borne the brunt of the measures so far, with an immediate financial impact on Iranian consumers. As a result, Iranians say they are stockpiling daily needs such as rice and cooking oil, while paying sharply higher prices. The U.S. measures don't directly hit oil sales. Instead, they target any entities doing business with Iranian banks, shipping companies and, soon, Iran's Central Bank, through which all of the country's oil sales are processed. The sanctions could deny companies access to the U.S. financial system.

High School Student Objects To Singing Allah's Praise - A Colorado high school student says he quit the school choir after an Islamic song containing the lyric "there is no truth except Allah" made it into the repertoire. James Harper, a senior at Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, put his objection to singing "Zikr," a song written by Indian composer A.R. Rahman, in an email to Mesa County School District 51 officials. When the school stood by choir director Marcia Wieland's selection, Harper said, he quit. "I don't want to come across as a bigot or a racist, but I really don't feel it is appropriate for students in a public high school to be singing an Islamic worship song," Harper told KREX-TV. "This is worshipping another God, and even worshipping another prophet ... I think there would be a lot of outrage if we made a Muslim choir say Jesus Christ is the only truth."

Egyptian Lawmaker Disrupts Parliament With Call To Prayer - Gets Rebuked - Members of Egypt's first freely elected Parliament in more than six decades were interrogating the interior minister over the recent killing of protesters on Tuesday when Mamdouh Ismail, a lawmaker from the ultraconservative Salafi Asala Party, decided to turn to more pressing matters. "God is great," he began to intone, interrupting the televised proceedings with a call to prayer. Saad el-Katatni, the speaker of the Parliament and a leader in the Muslim Brotherhood, tried to interrupt the very persistent Mr. Ismail. "After you're done with the call for prayers, I'll talk to you because you breached the order of the session," he said. "You're not more of a Muslim than we are," Mr. Katatni added, once the call for prayers was over. "You don't need the media show."

US Warships To Stay In Persian Gulf - The Obama administration on Tuesday brushed aside Iran's warning to keep U.S. aircraft carriers out of the Gulf, dismissing its threats as a consequence of hard-hitting American sanctions on the Iranian economy. Provoking a hostile start to what could prove a pivotal year for Iran, the country's army chief said American vessels were unwelcome in the Gulf, the strategic waterway that carries to market much of the oil pumped in the Middle East. The Islamic republic also has warned of blocking one of the world's key tanker lanes, the Strait of Hormuz, in response to new, stronger U.S. economic penalties on Iran over its disputed nuclear enrichment program.

Nigerian Churches Bombed On Christmas - Christians living in Nigeria's violence-prone northern towns were fleeing for the south Tuesday, amid fears of further attacks from the radical Islamist group Boko Haram, which means "Western education is sinful". At least 40 people were killed in Christmas Day bombings of several churches, in attacks claimed by Islamist group Boko Haram. "These people are mostly southerners who are afraid of more attacks, even though Christmas is over. Those who traveled (during the holidays) are not coming back en masse to these towns," said Maiduguri motor park tout Mohammed Bolori.

British Embassy in Tehran Stormed - Hard-line Iranian students stormed British diplomatic sites in Tehran on Tuesday, bringing down the Union Jack flag, burning an embassy vehicle and throwing documents from windows in scenes reminiscent of the seizing of the U.S. Embassy compound in 1979. The mob surged past riot police into the British Embassy complex - which they pelted with petrol bombs and stones - two days after Iran's parliament approved a bill that reduces diplomatic relations with Britain following London's support of recently upgraded Western sanctions on Tehran over its disputed nuclear program.

Gaddafi Dies From Wounds Sustained During Capture - Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi is dead, Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril has confirmed. "We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Muammar Qaddafi has been killed," Jibril told a news conference in the capital Tripoli. Gaddafi died of wounds suffered during his capture near his hometown of Sirte on Thursday, Reuters and Sky News reported. "Gaddafi is dead. He is absolutely dead ... he was shot in both legs and in the head. The body will be arriving in Misrata soon," media spokesman Abdullah Berrassali told Sky News.

Iran May Pardon Imprisoned Americans - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that he intends to release two Americans who have been jailed on charges of espionage for two years and grant them a "unilateral pardon." "I am helping to arrange for their release in a couple of days so they will be able to return home," Ahmadinejad told The Washington Post. Iran President Ahmadinejad plans to release the two American hikers jailed in Iran, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer. The Americans, both 29, were arrested along with another American, Sarah Shourd, as they hiked along the Iran-Iraq border in July 2009. Last month, Bauer and Fattal were sentenced to eight years in prison.

Muslims Insurgency Grows in Thailand - In southern Thailand, the Muslim insurgents seem to be committing more gruesome acts of violence, putting a spotlight on one of Asia's most opaque conflicts. Separatists have been mounting attacks in this jungle-covered region, near the Malaysian border, since 2004, killing more than 4,700 people. During the past six months, attacks have been "better planned and targeted, more sophisticated, and professional than earlier in the conflict," says Anthony Davis, a Thailand-based analyst at global security consulting firm IHS-Jane's. But now insurgents are increasingly using IEDs, and have stepped up the type of violence. Buddhist monks are beheaded. Schools, the symbols of the Buddhist Thai state, are burned down. "The fact is there is a war going on and it appears to be getting increasingly vicious and intense," says Davis.

Muslims Protest Imam Prayer Meetings In Schools - Some Muslim parents fear a handful of Toronto imams are turning their children into young radicals during Friday prayer services at some public schools. "Who are these imams and what are their qualifications," asked Sohail Raza, president of the Muslim Canadian Congress. "I am extremely concerned about what they are teaching our kids." Vocal protestors from six groups have formed a multi-faith coalition and vow to ramp up their protest against Islamic prayers taking place in some public schools as students return to classes this fall.

8-Year-Old Boy Hung in Afghanistan - An 8-year-old boy was hanged by militants in Afghanistan's Helmand province after the boy's father a police officer in the southern city of Gereshk - refused to comply with militants' demands to provide them with a police vehicle, officials said. Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned the hanging, saying "this action is not permitted in any culture or any religions," according to a statement Sunday. The boy was kidnapped Friday. It was unclear when he was killed.

Iran Wants To Keep Oil Prices Up - "Iran's policy as head of OPEC is to maintain the production ceiling of this organization," Mohammad Aliabadi was quoted by Mehr news agency. "It is a position a majority of OPEC members agree with." But its the minority that may matter most. Iran's critical Persian Gulf rival Saudi Arabia is in favor of increasing output, probably with a view towards weakening Iran while accommodating a slowing, but still increasing demand for oil in industrialized countries.

Sleeping In America: The Secret War - MP3 Download - Avi Lipkin In this briefing, Avi talks about fanatical Islam's invasion techniques and how they are being put into effect in Canada, the EU and in the U.S. Click for more information - MP3 Download

Roots of War - Audio CD - Chuck Missler On September 11, 2001, Islamic extremists shook the world. This briefing will update you on the history of the Middle East since the fall of the Roman Empire. Click for more information - Audio CD with MP3

Sleeping In America: The Secret War - MP3 Download - Avi Lipkin In this briefing, Avi talks about fanatical Islam's invasion techniques and how they are being put into effect in Canada, the EU and in the U.S. Click for more information - MP3 Download