1979: The Storm at the Heart of Islam - Paperback
1979: The Storm at the Heart of Islam - Paperback
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by Talentino Angelosante (Author)
In 1979, the Muslim world entered a moment of profound transformation. Revolutions, wars, and political upheavals erupted across the region, forever altering the course of history. In Iran, the fall of the Shah and the rise of Ruhollah Khomeini ignited an Islamic Revolution that challenged the global order. In Saudi Arabia, the shocking seizure of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca sent tremors throughout the Islamic world. Meanwhile, Soviet tanks rolled into Afghanistan, beginning a conflict that would reshape global geopolitics for decades.
At the same time, Pakistan moved toward Islamization under Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, redefining the country's political and religious identity. In Egypt, the historic peace agreement between Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin through the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty sent shockwaves across the Arab and Muslim world, triggering both hope and controversy.
The Storm at the Heart of Islam explores how these pivotal events-stretching from Tehran to Mecca, Kabul to Cairo, and Islamabad-ignited a new era in Islamic history. Through a gripping narrative, the book reveals how one year became a turning point that reshaped faith, politics, and power across the Muslim world.
