Who or what organization coined the term "Radical Islam"?

MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:11:50 -0400

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 23 at 2016 10:21 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:21:59 -0400

I believe the Term was coined by Emmanuel Sivan in one of his Books but not sure when.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jun 23 at 2016 10:23 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:23:32 -0400

That is a good question MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy. It may well be a translation from another language where Islam in its true form is not radical.
I did a little research and it seems that radical Islam may well have been coined around the time that Wahhabi doctrinal form of Islam appeared on the scene in Saudi Arabia so that by the 1920s it had been coined [in Arabic most likely.]
Christianity is after all very radical in its pure sense; but, not as a threat to others. A personal relationship with Christ is guaranteed to result in a radical transformation of ones' life.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2016 10:26 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:26:55 -0400

Who? Unknown. Today it is largely used by conservative leaning Journalists to describe organizations that promote Islam through violent means.