Religious Wave

<p>Radical Islam is usually only seen through the eyes of outsiders. Whether in the newspaper on television or in social media the face of radical Islam is portrayed as a zealous insurgent destined to spread terror and suffering. But for one man seeking the will of God his path was simply a dream to become holy.</p><p>Religious Wave—A Radical Islamist’s Journey to Peace shares an insider’s view of the personal testimony of Hassan—a man who wished otherwise but found himself destined to follow a road to radicalism. From a young life in Lebanon to terrorist training camps in Iraq Hassan’s journey was beset with questions of family faith friendshipand politics. And while his recruitmentto a movement shaped his views and implicated him in extreme terrorist acts Hassan took the initiative to alter his views and correct his ways.</p><p>On the outside radical Islam is extreme frightening and revolutionary. But for one insider the real revolution would be challenging his apparent destiny and leaving a unique mark that is fa r from where he began.</p>