Monitor The Strategic Trends

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.

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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

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

Audio Briefing

66/40 - The Sword of Allah - This briefing will bring you an Islamic update as well as give you a look at its surprising occultic origins.

66/40 - Roots Of War - On September 11, 2001, Islamic extremists shook the world. 'The Roots of War' will update you on the history of the Middle East since the fall of the Roman Empire.

Special Events - Terrorism in America: A Christian Perspective - Find out about the trends that led up to the terrorist attack on September 11th.

NPR audio report on Babylon (4-27-2003) -

Avi Lipkin - Mid-East Update - This message was originally given in the Koinonia House auditorium on July 10th, 2001.

Documents

International Terrorism and Immigration Policy by Steven Emerson - January 25, 2000 - United States House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims - Hearing on International Terrorism and Immigration Policy

Notes and References on Islam by Chuck Missler -

How Did Jerusalem come to be so holy to Moslems? - Islam and the Holy Land

Understanding Muslims - Familiarity with this material will aid in understanding Muslims in order to present the Gospel of Christ to them.

The Quran in English -

Related Sites

Islam Review - Comprehensive information about Islam

Al-Zawahiri solicited funds under the guise of refugee relief - Bin Laden group raises money in American Mosques

Taliban invokes Jihad against U.S.A. - Mullah's decree binding on Afghanis and all Muslims

Islam - CARM - Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry

Banks-to-terror conglomerate faces US wrath - Sudanese Muslims being trained in terrorism - 2001-09-28

News Sources

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.

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