Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1: WHAT FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO ISLAMIC MIITANCY? -- U.S. Foreign Policy Has Contributed to the Rise of Islamic Militancy -- The Iraq War Has Contributed to the Rise in Islamic Militancy -- Western Societies' Marginalization of Muslim Immigrants Has Encouraged Islamic Militancy -- The Internet Has Encouraged the Growth of Islamic Militancy Among Muslims Living in the West -- Islamic Militancy Is a Rejection of Western Values -- Islamic Militancy is Another Manifestation of Anti-Semitism -- Chapter 2: DOES THE QUR'AN ENCOURAGE ISLAMIC MILITANCY? -- The Qur'an Is Inherently Violent and Intolerant -- The Qur'an Does Not Condone Or Encourage Terrorism -- The Qur'an Can Be Interpreted as Condoning Terrorism, But Does Not Necessarily Do So -- Islamic Militancy Is Primarily a Product of Saudi Wahbabist Interpretations of the Qur'an -- Preception of Islamic Militancy Stem from poor Translations of the Qur'an -- Chapter 3: HOW SHOULD WESTERN GOVERNMENTS RESPOND TO ISLAMIC MILITANCY? -- Western Governments Have Been Too Tolerant of Islamic Militancy -- Western Governments Must Address the Grievances That Have Led to Islamic Militancy -- Western Governments Should Negotiate with Islamic Militants -- Western Governments SHould Not Engage Islamist Groups -- Establishign a Pro-Western Democratic Government in Iraq Is Key to Defeating Islamic Militancy -- Western Governments Should Work with Moderate Muslims to Defeat Islamic Militancy -- Western Governments Working With Moderate Muslims Will Not Defeat Islamic Militancy -- The U.S. Government Should Follow the Example of the British Government and Respond to islamic Militancy with Respect for Civil Liberties -- Chapter 4: HOW SHOULD CITIZENS RESPOND TO ISLAMIC MILITANCY? -- Islamic Militancy Can Be Defeated Only by Muslims, Not by Western Governments -- Muslim Immigrants Should Renounce Terrorist Acts Carried Out in the Name of Islam -- Muslims Should Not Have to Apologize for Terrorist Acts Carried Out in the Name of Islam --

Muslims Should Examine Roots of Terrorism Within Islam Before Blaming Others -- Muslim Organizations Need to Better Address Issues and Concerns Relevant to Young Muslims -- Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Leaders Must Communicate with Each Other to Fight Religious Extremism.