From 1987 to 1994 , he photographed the resurgence of Islam from the Xinjiang to Morocco . His book and exhibition '' Allah O Akbar , a journey through militant Islam '' ( 1994 ) exposes the internal tensions within Muslim societies , torn between a mythical past and a desire for modernization and democracy . The book drew additional attention after the September 11 attacks in 2001
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Abbas (photographer)