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He also emphasized his dedication to finding prayer space for the Harvard Islamic Society (HIS), although he has not secured a space yet.
Joining the Jihad In 1989 he leaves Jordan to join the Islamic holy war in Afghanistan. He arrives too late to fight the Soviet occupying forces but gets his first taste of the mujahedin lifestyle.
Unwelcome Home Returning to Jordan in 1993, al-Zarqawi helps set up an extremist Islamic group but is jailed for possession of explosives. In prison, he memorizes the Koran and immerses himself in an extremist brand of Islam known as Salafism.
Like many other literalists, al-Zarqawi favors one of the Koran's more complex chapters, known as "The Cave." It includes some metaphysical stories whose meaning has been debated by theologians for centuries. The Prophet is said to have advised his followers to read the "The Cave" before Friday prayers...
I don't care how many generals have joined Newbold in criticizing Defense Secretary Rumsfeld. Iraq's actions were not "peripheral to the real threat," as Newbold claims. Saddam Hussein wanted to be the venture capitalist of Islamic extremism. Iraq today may be a down-and-dirty training ground for...