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.

Rise Of Muslim Brotherhood Received Warily May 01, 2012

Salafists Distribute Korans in German 'Lies!' Campaign April 17, 2012

Saudi Grand Mufti Says Destroy Churches March 27, 2012

Syria's New Constitution Little Help For Christians March 06, 2012

Iran Linked To Blasts in Thailand, Georgia, and India February 14, 2012

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

NEW! Life Sentences For 12 Egyptian Christians - Religious tensions set to soar as court acquits eight Muslims, sentences 12 Christians for protest deaths. An Egyptian court has sentenced 12 Christians to life in prison and acquitted eight Muslims in a case that is likely to stoke religious tensions in the country's south. The Christians were found guilty of sowing public strife and shooting dead two Muslims in April of last year in Minya province after a scuffle with Muslim protesters.

12 Christians Tried Easter Sunday in Iran - Twelve Christians stood trial Easter Sunday in Iran, where they were called "apostates" in a courtroom and tried on multiple charges, according to sources close to Iran's Christian community. The Christians had been acquitted on the same charges, including "crimes against the order," a year ago in Bandar Anzali, a city on the Caspian Sea. The group was first arrested when authorities found them drinking wine while taking communion, according to sources. "It ultimately illustrates that being a Christian is illegal in Iran. No matter how clear or how open a pastor and a church may be, Christians are being brought to trial just for being Christian," said Jason DeMars, director of the Present Truth Ministries.

Saudi Kingdom Expects Account Surpluses - Oil markets have been tight so far this year, with prices and Saudi production are above expectations. Jadwa Investment has revised up its forecasts for both, meaning that oil revenues will be at a record level in 2012. This will enable the Kingdom to record large budget and current account surpluses.

Sanctions Affecting Iran's Food Supply - Western countries seeking to pressure Tehran are aiming new, stiff sanctions at Iran's top export—oil—but imports of food and other staples have borne the brunt of the measures so far, with an immediate financial impact on Iranian consumers. As a result, Iranians say they are stockpiling daily needs such as rice and cooking oil, while paying sharply higher prices. The U.S. measures don't directly hit oil sales. Instead, they target any entities doing business with Iranian banks, shipping companies and, soon, Iran's Central Bank, through which all of the country's oil sales are processed. The sanctions could deny companies access to the U.S. financial system.

High School Student Objects To Singing Allah's Praise - A Colorado high school student says he quit the school choir after an Islamic song containing the lyric "there is no truth except Allah" made it into the repertoire. James Harper, a senior at Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, put his objection to singing "Zikr," a song written by Indian composer A.R. Rahman, in an email to Mesa County School District 51 officials. When the school stood by choir director Marcia Wieland's selection, Harper said, he quit. "I don't want to come across as a bigot or a racist, but I really don't feel it is appropriate for students in a public high school to be singing an Islamic worship song," Harper told KREX-TV. "This is worshipping another God, and even worshipping another prophet ... I think there would be a lot of outrage if we made a Muslim choir say Jesus Christ is the only truth."

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