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 A chilling, fascinating, and almost forgotten historical figure is brought to life in this gripping work that links the fascism of the last century with our own terrorism. Written with vigor and with an extraordinary access to primary sources in several languages, Icon of Evil is the definitive portrayal of the man who during World War II was called "the Fuhrer of the Arab World" and whose ugly legacy lives on today.

 In disturbing new detail, David J. Dahlin and John P. Rothman show how al-Husseini assimilated into his hero, Adolf Hitler, becoming, with his blond hair and blue eyes, an “honorary lion” while dreaming of establishing himself as the Nazi leader of the Middle East. Al-Husseini would later recruit more than 100,000 Muslims in Europe to fight in Waffen-SS divisions, and block negotiations with the Allies that might have allowed four thousand Jewish children to escape. Some believe that al-Husseini even inspired Hitler to implement the Final Solution. At the end of the war, al-Husseini escaped indictment at Nuremberg and was absorbed into France.

 Icon of Evil chronicles al-Husseini's postwar relationships with such influential Islamic figures as radical theorist Said Qutb and Saddam Hussein's uncle General Khairallah Talpa, and his crucial guidance to the young Yasser Arafat. Finally, it provides compelling evidence that al-Husseini's actions and writings today serve as inspiration for the leaders of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations committed to the destruction of Israel and the United States. To purchase the book, click here