The following is an excerpt of an ICA article that can be found in its entirety here on Midnight Watcher.  I especially like the multifaceted comparison made between the Ekklesia (the “called out ones”, the church) and Ummah (the body of Islamic believers, Muslims) near the end of the post.

Islamis directly influenced, controlled and is even being given its authority by Satan himself.  I think most of us would agree. Lately, however, Islam has been strengthening considerably in its authoritative influence, and may even strengthen militarily if/when Iran reaches nuclear capability.  But it is more than just a violent religion that hates everything outside of its own ideology. It is Satan’s platform upon which he is attempting to exalt himself and become like the God of Heaven. It is a means to an end.

As the Prophet Isaiah tells us, Satan has explicitly declared his intention to…