American Caliph

This historical account reconstructs the events of the 1977 hostage crisis in Washington, D.C., when armed men seized three buildings and held dozens of captives. The narrative traces the complex intersecting paths of a Muslim leader in America, the production of a controversial Hollywood film about the origins of Islam, and the intense thirty-nine-hour standoff that paralyzed the nation's capital. By examining the diverse backgrounds and motivations of those involved, the book provides a detailed look at a significant but often overlooked moment in modern American history, exploring themes of faith, media, and global politics.