Suhaib Ahmed Shaheen
Suhaib Ahmed Shaheen is an expert researcher on Islamic militancy and contemporary warfare. His research on related issues is considered thorough, credible, and authentic. He is an experienced journalist, part-time columnist, and published author. Recently, his first research book on an important aspect of Islamic militancy was published. This book was published by Olympia publishers UK from their livestock, London office. The book’s title is “The Internal Conflicts of Islamic Militants and The Muslim World” and with ISBN 978-1-80439-111-2. The author is the son of a retired teacher and the third among three siblings. After completing matriculation from local high school, he did his intermediate from Government College
Gujranwala and then graduated and Masters in History from University of Punjab, Lahore.
In addition to being a researcher on the complex aspects of warfare, Suhaib Ahmed Shaheen also has some personal hobbies. He likes farming, raising, reading, playing snooker and cricket.
He prefers a simple lifestyle over glamour. His reading interests are inclined towards
contemporary warfare, history, hunting stories, travelogues and true crime stories.
He is a good writer, and even his research writings on complex topics like contemporary warfare
and Islamic militancy are very simple, easy to understand and attractive. He intends to work on further topics related to violence, Islamic militancy and contemporary warfare in the future.
About my Book
When I decided to conduct comprehensive research on various aspects of violence based on religious grounds, my first priority was to explore the reasons, causes and factors behind Muslim youth joining the Islamic militant organizations against the superpowers. During this research, I discovered numerous reasons, causes and factors that rapidly drive the Muslim youth towards militancy.
However, during this research, I realized that Islamic militants face not only popularity among the masses but also ideological differences, prejudices and severe disagreements based on religious grounds. This was a surprising revelation for me because the Muslim world is generally perceived as an unconditional supporter of the Islamic militants. Since this had now become a priority topic for me, I set aside my initial topic and focused all my research on this subject.
The objections and differences against Islamic militants are fascinating and surprising. This is a unique and rare topic on which perhaps no one had thought to research before. After investigating this subject, I identified more than one hundred objections and differences, thirty of
which I have detailed in this book.
Publishing Story of the book
When I began writing about Islamic militancy and contemporary warfare, I thought I would publish this book in my national language in my own country. However, when a friend reviewed my manuscript, he advised me that since the book’s topic is related to a global issue, it should be translated into English and published internationally. Although this idea opened up new possibilities for me, turning it into reality was a significant challenge. After much difficulty, I found a good translator.
After the translation process, I sent the manuscript to many publishing companies worldwide, but none showed interest. Although this initially discouraged me, I was confident that my writing was groundbreaking research on an important warfare topic and would eventually find its place and recognition. Finally, fate led me to the Olympia Publishers UK, who not only appreciated my work but also offered a generous publishing agreement.
I give credit for bringing the book to the point of potential publication to its translator, Ms. Iqra Riaz Ud Din, while the credit for recognizing its significance and deeming it publishable goes to Olympia Publishers themselves. Other publishing companies failed to see its merit. The decision of publication by Olympia publishers affirms that this book is worthy.
Why did I start researching on Islamic militancy and terrorism?
After completing my master’s in history, I was working on a project related to Punjabi literature when the terrorist attack on Army Public School (APS) changed my perspective and my inclinations. In this tragic attack, five terrorists of TTP brutally killed 144 people, including 132 students. Following this heartbreaking event, I decided to conduct an extensive, comprehensive and thorough research on terrorism, Islamic militancy and various aspects of contemporary warfare. Consequently, during this long-term research, I selected various topics, one of which has been published in the form of a book.
What are my views on research?
For several decades, the conflict between Islamic militants and superpowers has claimed the lives of millions, yet neither side is willing to show flexibility. Each side wants the complete eradication of its opponent, implying that in the future, more millions of people shed in blood. Although this is a very disheartening thought, the purpose of my research on warfare is to analyze the psychology, beliefs, ambitions, objectives, challenges and trends of both sides and present them to the public so that future generations can be guided by this research to pave the way for a more peaceful world.
Why do I want to expand and elevate my research capabilities?
If you have something important to tell people, you must not remain silent. If you have something important to show people, you will definitely see to it. This is the simple answer to a simple question. This world is full of countless talented people, and everyone plays their part in due course. This is the fundamental philosophy of the development and transformation of this world. Analyzing and writing about the conflict and struggle between Islamic militants and superpowers seems to me an easy and interesting task that encourages me to conduct furtherresearch on this subject. I want to play a constructive role in this research field so that future generations can benefit from it and make the world a better place for peace.
James Houghton
(Commissioning Editor of Olympia Publishers UK)
Research Areas
- Counter-terrorism and Islamic Militancy
- Psychology and beliefs of Islamic Militants
- Contemporary warfare and Human Rights
- Islam phobia in south & southeast Asia
- Impacts of terrorism & war on terrorism on the world
- Concept of Militancy in different religions
- Failures of superpowers against terrorism
- Supporting elements, factors and reasons of Islamic militancy
- Israel and Anti Israel Islamic militant groups
- Ideological attachment of Islamic militants to Islamic history
Ongoing research projects:
- War on terrorism and the harms of terrorism
- The internal conflicts of Islamic militants and the Muslim world (Published Part 1)
- War on terrorism: Is there an endless war?
- Israel, Islamic militants and the Muslim world
- Why do Muslim youth join the Islamic militancy?
- War on terrorism: A controversial war?
- Why are the Islamic militants invincible?
- The hidden strengths of Islamic militants
- Who is more ideological: the Islamic militants or the armed forces?
- Why have Islamic militants failed so far?
PILAC Centre: Mr Suhaib Ahmed Shaheen used to speak about love and peace to audiences from all over the world.