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Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Isl@mic State

by Tarek Fatah

In 'Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an I$lamic State', Tarek Fatah Writes: I$lamists argue that the period following the passing away of Muhammad was I$lam′s golden era and that we '.s need to re–create that caliphate to emulate that political system in today′s world. I wish to demonstrate that when '.s buried the Prophet, they also buried with him many of the universal values of I$lam that he had preached. The history of I$lam can be described essentially as the history of an unending power struggle, where men have killed each other to claim the mantle of Muhammad. This strife is a painful story that started within hours of the Prophet closing his eyes forever, and needs to be told. I firmly believe the message of the Quran is strong enough to withstand the facts of history. It is my conviction that '.s are mature and secure in their identities to face the truth. This is that story.

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