Salman Rushdie, I'm a girl from Iraq live in Sweden. Thank you for fighting the right of free speech. It makes me so sad and angry for what happened to you!!! You are a brave man and real heroes are those who risk their lives to save lives!
@@ziadghannam7704 What does that have to do with the fact that we have free speech??? You can bring up these numbers all you want and I agree with you it's shameful but at the same time it doesn't take away the fact that we have freedoms Muslim societies don't.
@@SomethingSomethingg What do you know about Muslim societies which is wrong how you label them? What do you know about 2 billion Muslims around the world? The majority of Muslims are in Indonesia,Malaysia, India and Africa Europe 87% that enjoys freedom. Only 13% are in middle eastern that are rich oil countries with kings and dictators made by the west in the colonial era. Muslim is a religion not a society.They have different cultures,languages race,ethnic,countries,continent,and socio-economic backgrounds.next time make your homework.
@@haveaniceday365. No, they don't enjoy freedom. No country with anti-blasphemy laws enjoys freedom. If you're not allowed to criticize or mock a religion than you're not living in a free society.
@@haveaniceday365. There are plenty of Muslims in Europe and the United States, but if they head their way they would make it shariah which is why Europe and the US are trying to fight back against such a large Exodus of Muslims from these very very scary countries coming in. Societies where people live as if it's 200 BC
Rushdie's work has been with me for two thirds of my life, from Himalayan peaks to Virgin rain forests of Africa. Kudos to 60 Minutes for those 27 seconds of silence. When you understand what every second in a show costs, you understand the depth of reverence and compassion it is showing Salman..
@@Zbat_thebanddont pay attention to those paid trolls. Noticed that their profile pic are all childish cartoon avatar which explain their train of thoughts...lolz
"And you will surely hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who associate others with Allah/Creator many hurtful things.But if you are patient and mindful of Allah/Creator,indeed,that is of the matters worthy of resolve." Holy Quran (3:186)
As an Indian, I am proud of the fact that such an intellectual was born in my country. We really needed one for the post-colonial era. He will forever be one for India. I just want him to know that he has inspired many Indians like myself to think about religions more critically.
@yousefziadeh5808 Have you even read any of his works? Just read The midnight's children book. One of the many great works If satanic verses book offends you don't read it. It's that simple.
As an Iranian I feel so ashamed of the Islamists here not just ruining our lives, but hurting this man's life as well for so long. What an amazing man and a brilliant writer you are Mr. Rushdie.
I’ve been fortunate enough to meet several Iranians in my life (I live in USA). All of them have been amazing people (same with all Nigerians I have met). Unfortunately I know a lot of Americans have probably never met an Iranian in person (or at least didn’t know they were Iranian). I worry that given what we see on the news those people will judge all Iranians negatively, hopefully that is not the case. Hopefully the regime falls and both countries can resume friendly relations. I encourage all Americans to watch interviews of the average Iranian and many of them say good things about the USA and how they want to get along with us. In fact, given the videos of Americans themselves chanting ‘death to America’ I wish we could trade those Americans for the Iranians who want to escape the regime…. Seems like a win-win lol
From Saudi, I feel deeply sorry for Iranians who are smart and educated people being forced back to the Middle Ages by the Mullahs. I wish that we can help the Iranian people to take back their country.
When Christopher Hitchens says you are the greatest wordsmith in the English language, and English is your second language, we know we're talking about an exceptional intellect.
I just finished reading Midnight's Children last week, with no knowledge that "Knife" existed and was soon to be published. What an absolute genius this guy is, it's obvious and undeniable. Almost depressing that I waited so long to give him a chance. Give this man his Nobel already, ffs. That single book alone demands it.
Why because he writes thousands of pages against one religion… the only hate crime allowed against one religion & unlike antisemitics, the perpetrators are fully protected & given medals for their crimes… ??
@@sheshahayat5117 no, because he's a good writer. The Satanic Verses aren't "thousands of pages long", and he hasn't dedicated his life to besmirching Islam's name. You strike me as someone who hasn't actually read any of his work and allows others to fill your head with ideas. Every religion out there is subject to ridicule: you'll find stereotypes of every faith in media, Western stand-up comics have been making fun of Christianity for decades, and shows like Family Guy and South Park have prospered while making fun of almost every religion. The difference is, most faiths lack a significant number of insecure fundamentalists that feel as if their Almighty needs to be protected or rescued by mere mortals. As yourself this: If Rushdie's book truly was blasphemous enough to warrant the fatwah, why does Allah SWT still allow him to live? Has the mandate for his assassination come from above, or simply from humans like ourselves?
@@winistan Seriously? So he's expected to just accept danger and accept being executed and not to do anything to protect himself? He's brave for having the balls to speak out against this knowing that for the rest of his life he will have to live in fear of being killed. He has sacrificed a lot and has endured so much mental stress and now physical stress all for the the protection of the freedom of speech and the freedom to criticize. Even after this attack he could have just gone into reclusion but he didn't. Yes, he's brave.
@@WonderfulTiger-ze6wp If you have to insult him, please at least write correct English. It's not: "I didn't expected.." The correct English is: "I didn't expect..."
As someone trapped in a dictatorship I can not stress enough how much freedom of thought and expression is valuable and priceless like you would never understand until you lose it. Western people seem not to appreciate how insanely lucky they are to be born in societies where they still have these freedoms. Fight for your freedoms because the rest of the world is fighting for the ideologies / theocracies that ruin their lives and the lives of their children. I wish I was in the west, I wish we had your values.
Some of us do know. I do, and I lament the censorship we also have experienced trying to wake people from their slumber. The topic has become social media Kryptonite. I'm shut down at least 3 times a week for 24 to 48 hours, just for saying words like a nation's name. I never EVER thought this day would come in the West, but here it is. In the last few years, and especially in the last 6 months, censorship is the West is the worst it has ever been. I heard every word you said, loudly, in my heart. I really hope for your dictatorship to fall and fail. And I sincerely hope you once again can be free too. Kindest regards from AU 🫶🇦🇺
Even in the west, it is increasingly becoming harder to speak truth to power. Freedom of speech in general is also becoming conditional upon the feelings of the recipient, because apparently offense is now regarded as something given rather than taken. I suspect this is how it starts, and autocratic rule is how it ends. I wish more people like you were here to warn us of the consequences.
We are not entirely free here in the west, either. With that said, I do not take the degree of freedom we do have, for granted. We have a greater range to speak our minds, but the great American freedom is largely an illusion. We have the appearance of freedom. We are being censored and restricted, at an increasingly alarming pace. Many Americans feel like they are genuinely free, because they have bought into American propaganda, and indoctrination masked as education, so they have no thoughts outside of those approved by the government.
His attacker was a 24 year-old kid living in his mother's basement with no future, no personal identity, no motivation, and no aspirations. His only identity was his religion, and here was Salman Rushdie, an atheist, a brilliant author, highly educated, highly successful, who had everything. What would be the simplest and easiest way to get instant fame and notoriety, and approval from the fanatics in his religion? Killing the man he was jealous of. It was as simple as that. "I just didn't like him very much". Brilliant self-analysis, guy. That's as far as his thinking went. I feel sorry for his mother; but I hope he spends the rest of his life in prison.
I’d put money down on the assumption that Khomeni NEVER read the book and just listened to fanatical followers and/or advisors of his who told him the book was offensive. Typical of those who want to ban books because of self-righteous fanatics who want to force their religious beliefs and “values” on others.
Ironically Muslims never reads, they don't even allowed to read Quran; ordinary Muslims are just told to recite the same verse day in and day out, as for reading the Quran it's Imam's job. Any doubts about Islam they are not encouraged to read and research, the Imam is the sole provider of Islamic knowledge within the community
I was almost stabbed to death last year - I think I need to read this book. Stumbling upon these recent interviews of Rushdie and learning he wrote this book with a particular title that resonates with me personally, I feel is a sign. Strange how life works.
Salman Rushdie is brilliant, accomplished, and brave. Everything his despicable little attacker, and all his would be attackers, whether state sponsored, or random crazies, are not. I met him a couple of times at public events, and found him kind and affable. I love his writing, particular Midnight's Children, Shame, and The Satanic Verses. I've read each of them several times. Thank you Mr. Rushdie, for thousands of hours of sheer reading joy.
@@Cinoth I know he did. But that doesn't make him an evil person. He had a lot of legitimate points. In Iran many Persians respected him. Because the Persian Iranians don't want to follow Islamic laws, they want democracy. Islam was forced on them in the 6th century by Arab Muslims that invaded Iran. And in 1979 another group of Arab descendant Ayatollahs took over and are oppressing them. And why the hell should someone go to the extreme wanting to hurt someone because they criticize Islam?? Because Muhammad also said, to punish those that question or criticize Islam. FREE IRAN AND PERSIANS FROM ISLAM. Give us democracy. We're Persians and NOT Arabs.
@@JibrhanKhan-lw2lk , Tell that to your mom. Oh, and thanks for your condolences for the 1200 men, women, small children and infants who were murdered in their homes by Hamas. Really great role models for you, there.
It’s 100% logical if you follow the Quran, Tafsirs and authentic Hadiths. It’s us who remain ignorant to how corrosive this ideology really is around the globe.
I was introduced to Mr. Rushdie in an English lit. class, we read "Midnight's Children" and I was completely blown away. After that, I had to read "Satanic Verses" and was again blown away. Midway through the book I started over and only allowed myself one chapter a day to prolong the experience. One of my fave quotes, "What happens when you win? When your enemies are at your mercy: how will you act then? Compromise is the temptation of the weak; this is the test for the strong.”
As an Iranian, I must say that Salman Rushdie is just one of the valuable and wise people whose talent and art have been destroyed by religious idiots.
I think the Fatwa on Rushdie was the first time the average person in the west became aware of Islamic fundamentalism. It was certainly the first time I'd heard it.
I am grateful that this hero of mine survived to tell what happened and can go on speaking, writing, express himself, making all the opponents of free speech powerless.
Your books are, and will always be, the most turbulent, beautifully exciting, challenging and deeply romantic stories that I will ever read. Thank you for your mind.
My deepest gratitude for the immense contribution you've made to literature and for the courage you have shown in facing these devils. You are a remarkable person, and you hold a special place in my heart
Isn't it about time humanity moved on from these insane witchhunts? I could never imagine being so offended by something as benign as a 40 year-old fantasy novel. How do we prevent people from being fueled by these mad ideologies?
Clearly you can start by answering your own question and learn about the religious ideology that is so offended by being questioned, that it is often roused to extreme violence to remedy the questioning. If you have no idea about it, how can you possibly stop it ? and worse still, by your ignorance you find that IT finds it's way to your doorstep, and into your life in the most nefarious sense, leaving you completely unable to defend yourself or that you hold dear. That is going to be some peoples experience. I would encourage you to learn, learn as much as you can about it. Because if you knew what I do, you would be a little more focussed on what's coming our way.
More power to you Mr Rushdie, An inspiration and a beacon of light to all those of us in India who are staunch believers of free speech and against religious extremism !!!
When Dan Brown writes a fictional story using debatable references to non canonical gospels, there are critical push back from Christians. However there's an understanding that a violent reaction goes too far because it goes against Jesus' teachings. When Rushdie writes a fictional story using debatable references in the Quran, the threat of violence from a fanatical Islamist is very real. The Charlie Hebdo tragedy was another reminder. Unfortunately, violence is demonstrated by Muhammad in the Quran and various hadiths all too often.
and because of folks like the attacker, people like me are now curious to read the book. what could possibly be written, that is so blasphemous? Even Harry Potter did not inspire such level of malice within the Christian community.
@@lorranell Hinduism, sikhism, Buddhist, Jainism come under the banner of Sanatana Dharma (eternal morality) They are dharmic religions whose main motto is to do good deeds, peace and non violence rather than any sort of blind belief.
One of the first questions was “Did you have any idea that it would cause violence?“ I understand why he asked that but grown men with delusions “caused” the violence, not bound paper.
I really, really like him. His thinking, orientation and rationale is spot on. Adorable, interesting and inspirational. What a combo. Rough world, not many heros. I want to know how he feels.
@@YouSoldMe You could but in the 21st century there is no bigger threat than Islamic terrorism. If it were the middle ages, we would term Christianity the biggest threat faced by the world because of the crusades.
GOD BLESS MORE THIS MAN AND ALL HIS LOVE ONES. WE SUPPORT THIS MAN AND HIS FAMILY, LIKE THIS MAN IS FEW AND NEED TO OUR FELLOW HUMAN,LOVE AND SHARE THE TRUTH WHICH THE WORLD NEED. THANK YOU SIR FOR LOVING THE TRUTH. God alway with you and to yout family.
"If a party goes against the ones we hate, than we welcome it and as far as we are concerned, they are an ally." I also think that there some bad actors within those librials who still believe for a fusion of state and religion as it used to be during the holy roman times. And since we the EU sepurate religon from the state and killed off the hold the christian faith once held, I think some, still grumpy on what the athiests did to the EU that they decided to invite Islam into the EU
@@Chipotle14 You're welcome. I don't like labels so I'm not officially committed to any political ideology. Socially though I guess I'm more left-wing than right and it's why I don't particularly care for Islam or any institution that is against civil rights.
as Mr. Rushdie won't acknowledge his attacker, so as no to give him any recognition, the media, too, should Not name mass shooters. they dont deserve recognition either 😤
Come on bro ...this is 21ct century.When the Truth was revealed 1400yrs ago up to now, thousand of scholars,researches writers,millions of books in all languages,publishers,etc and all kind of informations,discourses,studies you name it....and yet this is your conclusion and findings!!what a pathetic and wasted life you encounter in this short and transient world.
It's interesting that he doesn't believe in the supernatural, and yet had a vivid dream just two days before his attack of being attacked by an assailant with a spear, a dream that disturbed him.
@@yomamasohot6411 , No, the fact that I think it's interesting that he had a strange dream before he was attacked, means that I am excluded from the possibility of knowing anything about Salman Rushdie, despite having read several of his novels and having watched his interviews for the past 20 years. That's very perceptive of you.
"While Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Parsi and Jews, along with a few million followers of animist religions, could all coexist in relative harmony, there was one religion that could not compromise and stood apart from the rest: Islam." - Mahatma Gandhi
Regarding his brush with eternity, he said. “I had no revelation, except that there’s no revelation to be had.” Prior to that he said, “I am not a supernatural person.” Still prior to that he said, something to the effect of, I had a dream where I was attacked. The man intuited his own attack then subsequently stated that he’s not a supernatural person. Perhaps Mr. Rushdie should reassess. Seems Someone is trying to get through to him.
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Salman Rushdie, I'm a girl from Iraq live in Sweden. Thank you for fighting the right of free speech. It makes me so sad and angry for what happened to you!!! You are a brave man and real heroes are those who risk their lives to save lives!
He was a great Satan.
@@ziadghannam7704 What does that have to do with the fact that we have free speech??? You can bring up these numbers all you want and I agree with you it's shameful but at the same time it doesn't take away the fact that we have freedoms Muslim societies don't.
@@SomethingSomethingg What do you know about Muslim societies which is wrong how you label them?
What do you know about 2 billion Muslims around the world?
The majority of Muslims are in Indonesia,Malaysia, India and Africa Europe 87% that enjoys freedom.
Only 13% are in middle eastern that are rich oil countries with kings and dictators made by the west in the colonial era.
Muslim is a religion not a society.They have different cultures,languages race,ethnic,countries,continent,and socio-economic backgrounds.next time make your homework.
@@haveaniceday365. No, they don't enjoy freedom. No country with anti-blasphemy laws enjoys freedom. If you're not allowed to criticize or mock a religion than you're not living in a free society.
@@haveaniceday365. There are plenty of Muslims in Europe and the United States, but if they head their way they would make it shariah which is why Europe and the US are trying to fight back against such a large Exodus of Muslims from these very very scary countries coming in. Societies where people live as if it's 200 BC
Rushdie's work has been with me for two thirds of my life, from Himalayan peaks to Virgin rain forests of Africa. Kudos to 60 Minutes for those 27 seconds of silence. When you understand what every second in a show costs, you understand the depth of reverence and compassion it is showing Salman..
The 27 seconds of silence had me in tears, this is heartbreaking
did you cry in your bat soup?
@@deathlarsen7502 I don’t understand, I assume it’s a reference to my name?
@@Zbat_thebanddont pay attention to those paid trolls. Noticed that their profile pic are all childish cartoon avatar which explain their train of thoughts...lolz
You poor soul 😢
"And you will surely hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who associate others with Allah/Creator many hurtful things.But if you are patient and mindful of Allah/Creator,indeed,that is of the matters worthy of resolve."
Holy Quran (3:186)
As an Indian, I am proud of the fact that such an intellectual was born in my country. We really needed one for the post-colonial era. He will forever be one for India. I just want him to know that he has inspired many Indians like myself to think about religions more critically.
😂🤣😂no wonder
@@yousefziadeh5808 go back to begging for more infidel IMF money
let him move back to india
@yousefziadeh5808
Have you even read any of his works? Just read The midnight's children book. One of the many great works
If satanic verses book offends you don't read it. It's that simple.
@@sharipn8348 They need to have a brain in the first place to think logically 😀
As an Iranian I feel so ashamed of the Islamists here not just ruining our lives, but hurting this man's life as well for so long. What an amazing man and a brilliant writer you are Mr. Rushdie.
I’ve been fortunate enough to meet several Iranians in my life (I live in USA). All of them have been amazing people (same with all Nigerians I have met). Unfortunately I know a lot of Americans have probably never met an Iranian in person (or at least didn’t know they were Iranian). I worry that given what we see on the news those people will judge all Iranians negatively, hopefully that is not the case.
Hopefully the regime falls and both countries can resume friendly relations. I encourage all Americans to watch interviews of the average Iranian and many of them say good things about the USA and how they want to get along with us.
In fact, given the videos of Americans themselves chanting ‘death to America’ I wish we could trade those Americans for the Iranians who want to escape the regime…. Seems like a win-win lol
Much love to the Iranian secularists from Australia! The Iranians are great people.
From Saudi, I feel deeply sorry for Iranians who are smart and educated people being forced back to the Middle Ages by the Mullahs. I wish that we can help the Iranian people to take back their country.
Stop lying rabbi Shlomo!
Stop lying rabbi
When Christopher Hitchens says you are the greatest wordsmith in the English language, and English is your second language, we know we're talking about an exceptional intellect.
I was also thinking about their relationship. Couldn't imagine the absolute tyrade Hitchens would've gone on if he'd seen this.
There are many in India who have this. Rohinton Mistry for example.
@@potterj09 Imagine how hard he'd be eviscerating the MAGA movement.
Thankfully Rushdie stands on his own without the support of someone who writes swill like Hitchens did.
@@jellophant9716 I laughed out loud. Thanks for the chuckle
I just finished reading Midnight's Children last week, with no knowledge that "Knife" existed and was soon to be published. What an absolute genius this guy is, it's obvious and undeniable. Almost depressing that I waited so long to give him a chance. Give this man his Nobel already, ffs. That single book alone demands it.
I agree. Salman Rushdie has earned that Nobel many times over.
Love that book!
Agreed
Why because he writes thousands of pages against one religion… the only hate crime allowed against one religion & unlike antisemitics, the perpetrators are fully protected & given medals for their crimes… ??
@@sheshahayat5117 no, because he's a good writer. The Satanic Verses aren't "thousands of pages long", and he hasn't dedicated his life to besmirching Islam's name. You strike me as someone who hasn't actually read any of his work and allows others to fill your head with ideas.
Every religion out there is subject to ridicule: you'll find stereotypes of every faith in media, Western stand-up comics have been making fun of Christianity for decades, and shows like Family Guy and South Park have prospered while making fun of almost every religion. The difference is, most faiths lack a significant number of insecure fundamentalists that feel as if their Almighty needs to be protected or rescued by mere mortals.
As yourself this: If Rushdie's book truly was blasphemous enough to warrant the fatwah, why does Allah SWT still allow him to live? Has the mandate for his assassination come from above, or simply from humans like ourselves?
A brave and stoic man for surviving what he has endured, even just mentally. Must be very traumatic. Am glad he is alive.
how is someone running away from danger and hiding behind someone else who can defend him for the rest of his life ..... brave ?!?!?!
@@winistan Seriously? So he's expected to just accept danger and accept being executed and not to do anything to protect himself? He's brave for having the balls to speak out against this knowing that for the rest of his life he will have to live in fear of being killed. He has sacrificed a lot and has endured so much mental stress and now physical stress all for the the protection of the freedom of speech and the freedom to criticize. Even after this attack he could have just gone into reclusion but he didn't. Yes, he's brave.
"if I want to insult you I can do it directly I don't have to write a 600 page book and waste 5 years of my life" true
But is it worth one of your eyes? LMAO!!!
@muneebiqbal5584 No he didn't. But what Khomeini did was an insult to freedom, and indeed, to the intelligence.
@muneebiqbal5584 exatly. I didn''t expected such dumb statement from him😆😆
@@WonderfulTiger-ze6wp
If you have to insult him, please at least write correct English.
It's not:
"I didn't expected.."
The correct English is:
"I didn't expect..."
Does that mean killing him. Allah is with him.
As someone trapped in a dictatorship I can not stress enough how much freedom of thought and expression is valuable and priceless like you would never understand until you lose it. Western people seem not to appreciate how insanely lucky they are to be born in societies where they still have these freedoms. Fight for your freedoms because the rest of the world is fighting for the ideologies / theocracies that ruin their lives and the lives of their children. I wish I was in the west, I wish we had your values.
Some of us do know. I do, and I lament the censorship we also have experienced trying to wake people from their slumber. The topic has become social media Kryptonite. I'm shut down at least 3 times a week for 24 to 48 hours, just for saying words like a nation's name. I never EVER thought this day would come in the West, but here it is. In the last few years, and especially in the last 6 months, censorship is the West is the worst it has ever been.
I heard every word you said, loudly, in my heart. I really hope for your dictatorship to fall and fail. And I sincerely hope you once again can be free too.
Kindest regards from AU 🫶🇦🇺
Even in the west, it is increasingly becoming harder to speak truth to power. Freedom of speech in general is also becoming conditional upon the feelings of the recipient, because apparently offense is now regarded as something given rather than taken. I suspect this is how it starts, and autocratic rule is how it ends. I wish more people like you were here to warn us of the consequences.
Hopefully the dictatorship will end soon. I mean it has to! Biden can’t stay in office forever.
We are not entirely free here in the west, either. With that said, I do not take the degree of freedom we do have, for granted. We have a greater range to speak our minds, but the great American freedom is largely an illusion. We have the appearance of freedom. We are being censored and restricted, at an increasingly alarming pace. Many Americans feel like they are genuinely free, because they have bought into American propaganda, and indoctrination masked as education, so they have no thoughts outside of those approved by the government.
I agree, but the West is getting worse. The don't stand up for truth and will most likely lose their freedom!
Amazing interview. Brilliant and insightful as always. Am grateful the audience members and the universe gave us more time with him on the planet.
My husband is the surgeon he quotes in this piece. Mr. Rushdie is an amazing man. We are blessed to still have him here.
@@Blue_Moon3 Tell him thank you.
do you like his books? what can you recommend?
Whosoever came up with the cover of this book, its beautifully designed!!
As an artist I agree, brilliant design.
Almost as beautiful as the universe, beautifully designed.
It’s not a design, it’s an artwork by Lucio Fontana
Is it as beautiful as sleeping with one eye?
His attacker was a 24 year-old kid living in his mother's basement with no future, no personal identity, no motivation, and no aspirations. His only identity was his religion, and here was Salman Rushdie, an atheist, a brilliant author, highly educated, highly successful, who had everything. What would be the simplest and easiest way to get instant fame and notoriety, and approval from the fanatics in his religion? Killing the man he was jealous of. It was as simple as that.
"I just didn't like him very much". Brilliant self-analysis, guy. That's as far as his thinking went. I feel sorry for his mother; but I hope he spends the rest of his life in prison.
Why feel sorry for his mother?
She nurtured him and may be as deep of a thinker as he.
@@pali_aha If you have to ask the question, "why have compassion?" then maybe there are a few questions YOU should be asking yourself.
What do you know 😂
@@pali_aha his mother disowned him after the attack
Aloha snackbar.
It is so good to see Sir Salman again.
He's not a Sir
Sir😂
@@lennarthagen3638 Yes he is...
'sir' give me a break
@@deathlarsen7502 He's knighted, he's 'Sir' whether you like it or not.
I’d put money down on the assumption that Khomeni NEVER read the book and just listened to fanatical followers and/or advisors of his who told him the book was offensive. Typical of those who want to ban books because of self-righteous fanatics who want to force their religious beliefs and “values” on others.
Ironically Muslims never reads, they don't even allowed to read Quran; ordinary Muslims are just told to recite the same verse day in and day out, as for reading the Quran it's Imam's job. Any doubts about Islam they are not encouraged to read and research, the Imam is the sole provider of Islamic knowledge within the community
I was almost stabbed to death last year - I think I need to read this book. Stumbling upon these recent interviews of Rushdie and learning he wrote this book with a particular title that resonates with me personally, I feel is a sign.
Strange how life works.
I know what you mean but it is a coincidence
Why were you stabbed if you dont mind?
Glad that ur okay
@@mz6367 Attempted robbery, completely random while walking home one night. And thank you, I appreciate it!
You can read Omar Khajam or Saadi Shirazi. Because that nation is full with good authors.
Salman Rushdie is brilliant, accomplished, and brave. Everything his despicable little attacker, and all his would be attackers, whether state sponsored, or random crazies, are not.
I met him a couple of times at public events, and found him kind and affable. I love his writing, particular Midnight's Children, Shame, and The Satanic Verses. I've read each of them several times. Thank you Mr. Rushdie, for thousands of hours of sheer reading joy.
As a Muslim, I’m so happy you survived. Your story matters and I really respect you!
Rushdie was evil - you should be ashamed of yourself
@@green1880 Is. The attacker is a failure in life and failed in his goal.
@@green1880 How is Rushdie evil? what did he do?
Why you all need to lie to make your religion looked good...
@@Cinoth I know he did. But that doesn't make him an evil person. He had a lot of legitimate points. In Iran many Persians respected him. Because the Persian Iranians don't want to follow Islamic laws, they want democracy. Islam was forced on them in the 6th century by Arab Muslims that invaded Iran. And in 1979 another group of Arab descendant Ayatollahs took over and are oppressing them. And why the hell should someone go to the extreme wanting to hurt someone because they criticize Islam?? Because Muhammad also said, to punish those that question or criticize Islam. FREE IRAN AND PERSIANS FROM ISLAM. Give us democracy. We're Persians and NOT Arabs.
I'm from Iran and a big fan of the Verses and of Mr. Rushdie generally. What a lovely man.
So good to hear that there are Iranians who are open-minded. I have questions for you if you don't mind.
@@none377 Most of us are. But it's good that you're open to challenging your prejudices. Ask away!
No wonder the current government is trying hard to take over Iran, your all brainwashed
@@beback_ First of all, do you currently live in Iran? I'm Iraqi by the way.
@@none377 Oh cool! No I don't live in Iran anymore.
thank you for your brilliance, your humor and your intelletual honesty. just thank you.
Good to see you ! Long live free speech. India loves Salman Rushdie. Keep writing.
India wouldn't love Salman Rushdie if he wrote a book about Hinduism similar to satanic verses.
what do you think about ongoing media oppression and the decline in freedom of speech in India ?
@@anothermouth7077 Media oppression??Do you even know the meaning of free speech?? A|| you people understand is "just|ce by sw0rd". Justice to Ayesha.
@@anothermouth7077 Where are you from?
Indians talking abou freedom of speech where it’s PM never had a press conference
There is no logic or reason in such an attack just irrational hatred against anybody that remotely fits the description of an enemy.
Tell that to Israel
No, just irrational hatred against anybody more successful than him, who his religion told him to hate.
@@JibrhanKhan-lw2lk , Tell that to your mom.
Oh, and thanks for your condolences for the 1200 men, women, small children and infants who were murdered in their homes by Hamas. Really great role models for you, there.
It’s not irrational, it’s lawful according to all mainstream interpretations of Islamic law.
It’s 100% logical if you follow the Quran, Tafsirs and authentic Hadiths. It’s us who remain ignorant to how corrosive this ideology really is around the globe.
A man who tried to change the world..respect for you, a great man
Impressive man and thought provoking
Absolutely 💯 agree
I was introduced to Mr. Rushdie in an English lit. class, we read "Midnight's Children" and I was completely blown away. After that, I had to read "Satanic Verses" and was again blown away. Midway through the book I started over and only allowed myself one chapter a day to prolong the experience. One of my fave quotes, "What happens when you win? When your enemies are at your mercy: how will you act then? Compromise is the temptation of the weak; this is the test for the strong.”
The quote reflects beautifully the situation at hand.
As an Iranian, I must say that Salman Rushdie is just one of the valuable and wise people whose talent and art have been destroyed by religious idiots.
*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*
@@Alhilohe6336do you really the people like you deserve peace? Peace cannot be made when war is needed.
@@Free-minded_man When your believed is wrong and glorified violence, there won't be peace...
I think the Fatwa on Rushdie was the first time the average person in the west became aware of Islamic fundamentalism. It was certainly the first time I'd heard it.
A great man. Long live free speech.
He is a brilliant author. The amount of courage to forge ahead with his life and advocate for writers is tremendous.
This just makes me want to read more of his books!
I am so glad Sir Salman Rushdi is alive, healthy, awesome as always and kicking! ❤
It's good to see that the incident hasn't changed Rushdie's view.
So wonderful to see him again.
I am grateful that this hero of mine survived to tell what happened and can go on speaking, writing, express himself, making all the opponents of free speech powerless.
Salman is a phenomenal writer, and I gotta say, hes got fantastic, lucky taste in women! I salute him!
Salman Rushdie is a creative genius of our beloved world today !!!!.....😊
Your books are, and will always be, the most turbulent, beautifully exciting, challenging and deeply romantic stories that I will ever read. Thank you for your mind.
You should be proud of everything you've done! I'm so happy you have physically recovered. Never stop!
People are born to have the right to think for them selves. Rushdie is an amazing imtellect and gave us the truth in his book thank you sir !!!!!!
I hope Rushdie is with us for years to come, and I hope his attacker learns what an American prison is like for decades to come.
The man's an American so I don't think he was completely unaware of the American prison system.
My deepest gratitude for the immense contribution you've made to literature and for the courage you have shown in facing these devils. You are a remarkable person, and you hold a special place in my heart
Isn't it about time humanity moved on from these insane witchhunts? I could never imagine being so offended by something as benign as a 40 year-old fantasy novel. How do we prevent people from being fueled by these mad ideologies?
islam
The world has moved on, it’s just Islam that can’t get past the 6th century
Clearly you can start by answering your own question and learn about the religious ideology that is so offended by being questioned, that it is often roused to extreme violence to remedy the questioning.
If you have no idea about it, how can you possibly stop it ? and worse still, by your ignorance you find that IT finds it's way to your doorstep, and into your life in the most nefarious sense, leaving you completely unable to defend yourself or that you hold dear. That is going to be some peoples experience.
I would encourage you to learn, learn as much as you can about it. Because if you knew what I do, you would be a little more focussed on what's coming our way.
@@delishme2 you mean Islam
@@TJ-kk5zf i or I, that is the big problem 🤔
Truly courageous remarkable man ! Thank you for standing for the truth
He survived that incident in the metal foundry. I’m so happy he’s still alive!
Read this infamous book years ago and still remember it to this day. It is a masterpiece and this man was incredibly brave to write it.
More power to you Mr Rushdie, An inspiration and a beacon of light to all those of us in India who are staunch believers of free speech and against religious extremism !!!
Hopefully he gets well soon best wishes from India
Salman Rushdie is a brave man. He did not retract his visions.
When Dan Brown writes a fictional story using debatable references to non canonical gospels, there are critical push back from Christians. However there's an understanding that a violent reaction goes too far because it goes against Jesus' teachings. When Rushdie writes a fictional story using debatable references in the Quran, the threat of violence from a fanatical Islamist is very real. The Charlie Hebdo tragedy was another reminder. Unfortunately, violence is demonstrated by Muhammad in the Quran and various hadiths all too often.
You said it more than I could have.
and because of folks like the attacker, people like me are now curious to read the book. what could possibly be written, that is so blasphemous? Even Harry Potter did not inspire such level of malice within the Christian community.
Where in the Quran does Mohammed demonstrate violence?
Liar.
Where in the Quran does Mohammed advocate violence?
You are hero and inspiration to so many, Salman.
What a totally awesome man. I'm so happy he is still alive, we need him. This scourge is as much a problem now as ever.
60 minutes won't critizise Islam though.
Those 27 seconds were as an infinity. So much damage wrought in those seconds
What a peaceful community and religion !
*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*
The religion of peace.
I wish Rushdie a long life.
Bless him, he is a brave man. His resilience is amazing.
All those including ayatolla made the best advertisement for this book imaginable, I'm gonna read it right now! =)))
I appreciate his stance and the fact that the attacker will not be named; such people should not be become 'celebrities'. Thank you Mr. Rushdie.
Islamophobia is just common sense
True...I am wondering why there is no Sikhophobia, Hinduphobia or whatsoever.. maybe because they are not a threat to society
@@lorranell Hinduism, sikhism, Buddhist, Jainism come under the banner of Sanatana Dharma (eternal morality) They are dharmic religions whose main motto is to do good deeds, peace and non violence rather than any sort of blind belief.
Amazing individual . Wordsmith par excellence . Long life to Sir Rushdie 🙏
One of the first questions was “Did you have any idea that it would cause violence?“ I understand why he asked that but grown men with delusions “caused” the violence, not bound paper.
I really, really like him. His thinking, orientation and rationale is spot on. Adorable, interesting and inspirational. What a combo. Rough world, not many heros. I want to know how he feels.
NEVER AGAIN IS RIGHT NOW!!
♥️🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱✝️🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱
God bless you & protect for speaking truth Mr. Rushdie!
KNIFE is a brilliant book...I finished it this morning...More brilliance from Salman Rusdie
Iran is now an ex-Muslim-majority country; Islam has Khomeini to thank for that! 🥂
Source please
I just read it was 99% Muslim...do where are you getting that from please ?
@@andycallaghan5975 He means that no one really believes in this ridiculous religion, but they are forced to believe in appearance by the government
You can see that in gaaman institute survey and richard Dawkins has also mentioned it in an Interview with iranintl tv network
@@andycallaghan5975 Let me guess, you got those figures from the Islamic regime?
Darkness cannot abide the light.
Great interview, have loved him as a writer. Midnight's Children is among my favorite novels.
He is a true hero ❤❤
Good to see that he hasn't lost any of his wits after such a horrific attack. America, please protect this man.
He is great!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
How can somebody attack like that and plead not guilty?
They always plead you not guilty. Tell us you've never been to court for anything other than a traffic ticket maybe ✅
Salman Rushdie is a beacon of freedom of speech, a light in the darkness of hateful religions and a hero for all free thinkers.
The religion of "peace"
Piece of you here and a piece of you there
A religion of great indoctrination
To cut in
cud say that about any religion
@@YouSoldMe You could but in the 21st century there is no bigger threat than Islamic terrorism. If it were the middle ages, we would term Christianity the biggest threat faced by the world because of the crusades.
Salute to this man for speaking his peace and being fearless despite all the threats and attacks
Such peaceful people.
GOD BLESS MORE THIS MAN AND ALL HIS LOVE ONES.
WE SUPPORT THIS MAN AND HIS FAMILY, LIKE THIS MAN IS FEW AND NEED TO OUR FELLOW HUMAN,LOVE AND SHARE THE TRUTH WHICH THE WORLD NEED. THANK YOU SIR FOR LOVING THE TRUTH. God alway with you and to yout family.
Attacker was Reddit moderator
*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*
Thank God your alive Salman our Lord Jesus Christ saved you❤❤❤
Religion of Peace at it again!
No way to reform that fanatical death cult.
Oh there's a way.... will we do it? No... we should though...@importon
Critize islam and win praises from Christians
@@enigmaticbeing7796 I criticize both. Any sort of religion that attempts authoritarian control on people needs to be criticized.
@@enigmaticbeing7796
Win??
Or earn??
Such a hero, standing up to a cowardess religion, and thriving afterwards
What bothers me is that Islam goes against everything that liberals hold dear and yet liberals will defend them no matter what
"If a party goes against the ones we hate, than we welcome it and as far as we are concerned, they are an ally."
I also think that there some bad actors within those librials who still believe for a fusion of state and religion as it used to be during the holy roman times. And since we the EU sepurate religon from the state and killed off the hold the christian faith once held, I think some, still grumpy on what the athiests did to the EU that they decided to invite Islam into the EU
Thank you
@@Chipotle14 You're welcome. I don't like labels so I'm not officially committed to any political ideology. Socially though I guess I'm more left-wing than right and it's why I don't particularly care for Islam or any institution that is against civil rights.
Seriously! There are liberal and leftist Muslims! It’s not a sold monolithic block!
Go study Islam for yourself rather the media's sensationalist news of the day.
We Indians are Proud of our son of soil, Rushdie. We love him and may the Divine protect him
as Mr. Rushdie won't acknowledge his attacker, so as no to give him any recognition, the media, too, should Not name mass shooters. they dont deserve recognition either 😤
American media " I'm afraid we can't do that"
Yes. Let history forgot him. It does not deserves a line or a word.
Salman opened our eyes in the 1988 with his book...No one wanted to listen to him, but only forgive the Angry Muslims, that's the results....
Good to see him alive
Very few people are as well spoken as this man... He is really a master of his language...
Salman Rushdie is my hero ❤ and so are the heroes who saved his life ❤
Saving him = saving freedom of speech
He is the first man in the world that say the truth about the Islam in a open way !!! 👏👏👏👏
Come on bro ...this is 21ct century.When the Truth was revealed 1400yrs ago up to now, thousand of scholars,researches writers,millions of books in all languages,publishers,etc and all kind of informations,discourses,studies you name it....and yet this is your conclusion and findings!!what a pathetic and wasted life you encounter in this short and transient world.
@@sariffuddinibrahim6149replace Islam with Hinduism and your 'argument' proves both to be true by your logic
*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*
@@sariffuddinibrahim6149*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*
@@TheMagnificentGman*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*
It's interesting that he doesn't believe in the supernatural, and yet had a vivid dream just two days before his attack of being attacked by an assailant with a spear, a dream that disturbed him.
No it isn't.
He probably had a similar dream yearly but it only stuck because this time he was attacked..
It's called coincidence
You know nothing about the life of Salman Rushdie, do you?
@@yomamasohot6411 , No, the fact that I think it's interesting that he had a strange dream before he was attacked, means that I am excluded from the possibility of knowing anything about Salman Rushdie, despite having read several of his novels and having watched his interviews for the past 20 years.
That's very perceptive of you.
Long live salman rushdie no religion is above criticism...People from so called peaceful religion must understand this.
Making him sit through those 27 seconds was just cruel
"While Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Parsi and Jews, along with a few million followers of animist religions, could all coexist in relative harmony, there was one religion that could not compromise and stood apart from the rest: Islam."
- Mahatma Gandhi
Except Gandhi never said that.
@@Arjmm
Whow: I must admit that I can't find any source for that quote, either.
Thx 4 correcting me!
Kind of glad that Salman went on this spate of interviews after the attack to just further cement his victory over that attacker
Regarding his brush with eternity, he said. “I had no revelation, except that there’s no revelation to be had.” Prior to that he said, “I am not a supernatural person.” Still prior to that he said, something to the effect of, I had a dream where I was attacked. The man intuited his own attack then subsequently stated that he’s not a supernatural person. Perhaps Mr. Rushdie should reassess. Seems Someone is trying to get through to him.
What a gentleman, I'm so glad he has made it through. Kuddos to you sir.
Salman Rushdie has a beautiful way with words. I'd love to read a book by him about the Bible.
I love you rushdi
An artist, a philosopher, a writer or a painter lives on perpetually. A villain is already dead. Long live freedom of speach!