The Guidebook for Taking a Life

With Islamist violence brewing in various parts of the world, the set of rules that seek to guide and justify the killing that militants do is growing more complex.

This jihad etiquette is not written down, and for good reason. It varies as much in interpretation and practice as extremist groups vary in their goals. But the rules have some general themes that underlie actions ranging from the recent rash of suicide bombings in Algeria and Somalia, ... Full Story »

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Mark Monday
4.7
by Mark Monday - Oct. 1, 2008

This is a rare effort to explain the mindset of the Islamic insurgent and the "rules of engagement" under which he operates. Far different from the mindset of the West, this story -- with its personal threats experienced by the authors -- is educational. The authors have done good, if dangerous, research. This story has been archived on this site for those who have problems seeing it.

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