I've never even heard of Salman Rushdie or The Satanic Verses till today, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. His attacker has only made him and his book more famous!
The book was a bestseller when it was published, Sir Rushdie or the book don't need to suffer anymore brutality to become famous. Feeling pity for people like you who haven't heard the name of the master storyteller 🤓
I only found out about him thanks to the recent events, I’m happy that this allowed me to find his work but are saddened by how his life is in seemingly still in danger. He will at least will gain somethings in return for his wounds but more importantly, hopefully he can stay safe long enough to live until a ripen age and be not remembered as a dead man who challenged certain beliefs.
Salman Rushide has always been on my list of authors to read and as an Indian I find it sad that my country has banned this book betraying one of the greatest writers of Indian origin. I'm not new to pirating ebooks but for this one I think it's more of a necessity. I will make sure to read and promote the book and Salman Rushdie to my fullest. Hope he recovers.
@@lalago7496 if the content is good, hindus would buy or watch it themselves like PK or OMG movies mocking hinduism. Or else it would be ignored. You know there's Netflix documentary called Gay Jesus but no christian resorted to murdering.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story
@@abdirahmanidris290 Mohamed was often described as being under almost “demon” possession. He would imagine himself having sexual interactions that he never had and other things. Some people thought he was possessed. Personally I just think Mohamed was a schizophrenic or just sick in general. I will comment some sources from sahih (reliable/good) hadiths you can read Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Hadith Number 660 Narrated By ‘Aisha : Magic was worked on Allah’s Apostle so that he used to think that he had sexual relations with his wives while he actually had not (Sufyan said: That is the hardest kind of magic as it has such an effect). Then one day he said, “O ‘Aisha do you know that Allah has instructed me concerning the matter I asked Him about? Two men came to me and one of them sat near my head and the other sat near my feet. The one near my head asked the other. What is wrong with this man?’ The latter replied the is under the effect of magic The first one asked, Who has worked magic on him?’ The other replied Labid bin Al-A’sam, a man from Bani Zuraiq who was an ally of the Jews and was a hypocrite.’ The first one asked, What material did he use)?’ The other replied, ‘A comb and the hair stuck to it.’ The first one asked, ‘Where (is that)?’ The other replied. ‘In a skin of pollen of a male date palm tree kept under a stone in the well of Dharwan’ ” So the Prophet went to that well and took out those things and said “That was the well which was shown to me (in a dream) Its water looked like the infusion of Henna leaves and its date-palm trees looked like the heads of devils.” The Prophet added, “Then that thing was taken out’ I said (to the Prophet) “Why do you not treat yourself with Nashra?” He said, “Allah has cured me; I dislike to let evil spread among my people.” Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 75, Hadith Number 400. Narated By ‘Aisha : That Allah’s Apostle was affected by magic, so much that he used to think that he had done something which in fact, he did not do, and he invoked his Lord (for a remedy). Then (one day) he said, “O ‘Aisha!) Do you know that Allah has advised me as to the problem I consulted Him about?” ‘Aisha said, “O Allah’s Apostle! What’s that?” He said, “Two men came to me and one of them sat at my head and the other at my feet, and one of them asked his companion, ‘What is wrong with this man?’ The latter replied, ‘He is under the effect of magic.’ The former asked, ‘Who has worked magic on him?’ The latter replied, ‘Labid bin Al-A’sam.’ The former asked, ‘With what did he work the magic?’ The latter replied, ‘With a comb and the hair, which are stuck to the comb, and the skin of pollen of a date-palm tree.’ The former asked, ‘Where is that?’ The latter replied, ‘It is in Dharwan.’ Dharwan was a well in the dwelling place of the (tribe of) Bani Zuraiq. Allah’s Apostle went to that well and returned to ‘Aisha, saying, ‘By Allah, the water (of the well) was as red as the infusion of Hinna, (1) and the date-palm trees look like the heads of devils.’ ‘Aisha added, Allah’s Apostle came to me and informed me about the well. I asked the Prophet, ‘O Allah’s Apostle, why didn’t you take out the skin of pollen?’ He said, ‘As for me, Allah has cured me and I hated to draw the attention of the people to such evil (which they might learn and harm others with).'” Narrated Hisham’s father: ‘Aisha said, “Allah’s Apostle was bewitched, so he invoked Allah repeatedly requesting Him to cure him from that magic).” Hisham then narrated the above narration. (See Hadith No. 658, Vol. 7) Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Hadith Number 89. SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 73. GOOD MANNERS AND FORM (AL-ADAB) Narated By ‘Aisha : The Prophet continued for such-and-such period imagining that he has slept (had sexual relations) with his wives, and in fact he did not. One day he said, to me, “O ‘Aisha! Allah has instructed me regarding a matter about which I had asked Him. There came to me two men, one of them sat near my feet and the other near my head. The one near my feet, asked the one near my head (pointing at me), ‘What is wrong with this man? The latter replied, ‘He is under the effect of magic.’ The first one asked, ‘Who had worked magic on him?’ The other replied, ‘Lubaid bin Asam.’ The first one asked, ‘What material (did he use)?’ The other replied, ‘The skin of the pollen of a male date tree with a comb and the hair stuck to it, kept under a stone in the well of Dharwan.”‘ Then the Prophet went to that well and said, “This is the same well which was shown to me in the dream. The tops of its date-palm trees look like the heads of the devils, and its water looks like the Henna infusion.” Then the Prophet ordered that those things be taken out. I said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Won’t you disclose (the magic object)?” The Prophet said, “Allah has cured me and I hate to circulate the evil among the people.” ‘Aisha added, “(The magician) Lubaid bin Asam was a man from Bani Zuraiq, an ally of the Jews.”
@@gd.5528 if you actually read the hadiths, you would see that this was because he was afflicted with black magic. It was not a normal thing that happened to the prophet pbuh. It happened this instance and Allah(swt) revealed surah falag and nas to protect people from the effects of black magic.
I'm a Muslim myself and yes the controversy surrounding the books is based on 2nd hand and 3rd hand rumours that are untrue to the point where the book has been mythologised. Maybe perhaps it's called the "Satanic Verses that cause Muslim to see it like a Nercronomicon. I remember my religious teacher said that Rushdie worked for Satanist or some sort. The sad truth is that social media,RUclips videos and 4chan makes today way more offensive content about Islam than the book ever did. Yet you never hear any of the Muslim extremists talking about them.
l$Iam resembles an ideological embodiment of narcissism. A perpetual sense of entitlement and superiority and a readiness to be offended by anything, to lash out violently at critics and satirists. Underlying all of this, a fragile ego and tremendous inferiority complex, fuelled by the perpetual failure of l$Iamic countries to thrive. A self-sabotaging, ludicrous, parasitic ideology that requires fear and intimidation to propagate.
@@proudatheist2042 don’t let the few tarnish the whole. All the Muslims I know are wonderful, peaceful and accepting people. They wouldn’t have any violence upon anyone ♥️
Often when we act on rage, we achieve the opposite effect we intend. Stabbing Rushdie has only made me direct my attention towards the book that these fanatics want so desperately for us not to read.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
I ordered it the day I learned of the attack. I have only ever had one friend who is a devout Muslim that practices the Faith and all of it's practices. He once told me that violence in support of the Muslim religion is not commanded by any Deity of the Faith, but by people wanting to hold onto power. Him and I never agreed on our beliefs, but I trust that what he said is true because I know him to be a good and non-violent person.
@@marcusmiller8267 yea I’ve known some pretty chill muslims… but they were actively trying to convert me, I’m a Christian and I don’t even want to try and convert anyone to my religion, it’s personal
But what if the person man is actually lying and making innocent pursue a path of evilness based on lies? I do not condone such acts of course but what’s your take?
@@Bell_plejdo568pAnd if you cant tell people the truth and let the people decide wether they follow the lie or the truth, you’re not loving, you’re evil even as the one who deceived them. That is if they truly have been lied to, because your perspective of a lie does not determine the reality of it being a lie or not.
Not proud to admit it.. but it took this horrible tragedy for me to finally get around to listening to this ebook. It's been on my list for a while but I'd need more than a lifetime to finish my list. so in honor of Rushdie I'll put it at the top of stack and start it tonight.
Summary in GOOGLE The complex and multilayered plot focuses on two protagonists, both Indian Muslims living in England. Gibreel Farishta is a successful film actor who has suffered a recent bout of mental illness and who is in love with an English mountain climber, Alleluia Cone. Saladin Chamcha is a voice actor who has had a falling out with his father. Gibreel and Saladin meet on a flight from Bombay (Mumbai) to London, and the plane is hijacked by Sikh terrorists. During an argument the terrorists accidently detonate a bomb, destroying the aircraft over the English Channel. The book opens with Gibreel and Saladin, the sole survivors, falling into the Atlantic Ocean. As Gibreel descends, he is transformed into the angel Gabriel and has a series of dreams. The first one is a revisionist history of the founding of Islam, and it is the details of this subplot that angered many Muslims. The character based on Muhammad is called Mahound, and he is attempting to found a monotheistic religion in the polytheistic town of Jahilia. As in an apocryphal legend, Mahound receives a vision allowing the worship of three goddesses, but, after realizing that the confirming revelation was sent by the devil, he recants. A quarter century later one of his disciples ceases to believe in Mahound’s religion, but the town of Jahilia converts. Prostitutes in a brothel take the names of Mahound’s wives before the brothels are closed. Later Mahound falls ill and dies, with his final vision being of one of the goddesses. Saladin is transformed into the devil as he falls, and he later grows horns and goat legs with cloven hoofs. The two men crawl onto the coast, and Saladin is arrested as an illegal immigrant. After being hospitalized, he escapes, only to find that his wife is having an affair with one of his friends. His misfortunes continue as he loses his job. However, his rage at Gibreel for failing to intervene when he was arrested eventually transforms Saladin back into a fully human man. In the meantime, Gibreel is reunited with Alleluia, but an angel tells him to leave her and spread the word of God in London. He is hit by the car of an Indian film producer, who plans a trio of religious films in which Gibreel will star as an archangel. Later, Gibreel and Saladin meet at a party, and Saladin decides to kill him. However, although he has various opportunities, he does not murder Gibreel and instead induces him to believe that Alleluia has several lovers. Gibreel eventually realizes that Saladin has tricked him and resolves to kill him. However, when Gibreel finds Saladin in a burning building, he rescues him. Upon learning that his father is dying, Saladin returns to Bombay and reconciles with him. He inherits a substantial sum of money and reconnects with a former girlfriend. Separately, Gibreel and Alleluia also travel to Bombay, and a jealous Gibreel murders her and then kills himself. A third story line is introduced through another dream of Gibreel’s. It begins in the village of Titlipur, where a young girl named Ayesha and her adoptive parents, Mirza Saeed Akhtar and his wife, Mishal, live. Ayesha declares that the angel Gabreel has revealed to her that Mishal has breast cancer but that if the entire village walks to Mecca, Mishal will be healed. The pilgrimage is long and arduous, and many pilgrims die along the way. Others lose faith. When they reach the sea, Ayesha says that the seas will part for them, but they do not, and the pilgrims drown.
A very comprehensive review. This book is banned in my country so I only know about the controversies and the synopsis from Goodreads, not the text. I did try Midnight's Children and it was not for me (but I struggle with all magical realism - Marquez, Okri, Murakami not for me either - I do read a lot of fantasy) You must know he is off the ventilator and talking as per latest BBC news. Praying for a full recovery. I hope you are doing okay. It's horrifying when something like this happens to an artist but even more, when it's someone whose works you love. Take care.
@@KDbooks Thanks, will do! I'm thinking from the title that this will be a 'cheerful' change from the books I currently have lined up (Scar by China Mieville and Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys...grr...but it's Rushdie so I'm pretty sure he'll sneak in social commentary successfully😊)
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
I mean a slander and a lie. Imagine a book slandering your grandpa with pure lies that make no sense. Honestly you can see many people of knowledge debunk his claims. But what is up about defending liars now? He tried to earn money by lying, he got the karma as they said back... Similar to Stephen Hawkings, mocking God, getting mocked back. A human doing an attack or not is irrelevant, he would have gotten cancer or something equivalent... Because doing good is not equal to doing evil. Salutations from a revert from Spain. I honestly wish people reject doing evil and they become humble, but some people will keep being arrogant and defy God, then would i die out of depression for them? It's tempting because as humans we want guideance for others, but God is the wisest for a reason, and he told us it's his will that some disbelieve and end up badly, as they chose by themselves to end, no one forcing them to chose that... Free will.
I was surprised that there aren't that many views, because I think this is a very good review..and the only review I've been able to find, then I saw this was made only a few hours ago..now that surprises me..either way, thanks for making this. Very good.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
I'm Muslim (kinda non-practicing at this point) and let me assure you that a bunch of those decrying this book are some of the biggest babies ever. 99% sure that they didn't even read a single page of the book. The violence incited over this book are some of the most backwards and idiotic things ever done by grown ass adults in the 21st century. Like really?? Book burnings?? What, are we living in the 1800s? An artwork upset these guys SO much that they resort to a murderous rampage? Anyway, LOVE Rushdie. LOVE this review!! Subscribed right away!
Jahilia is not a town , the word translates to "ignorance" and it's an Islamic concept referring to the state of Arabia before Islam. The book reads as a re imagination of many Muslim themes and the only way I can see a Muslim reading this book and not being offended is if that Muslim lacks knowledge about his religion and somehow misses on what Rushdi is trying to convey. Rushdi is an ex Muslim , therefore if you want a real understanding of Rushdi's book you should listen to a Muslim's review. This review has a lot of value too tho because I enjoyed seeing how a non Muslim would perceive the book.
@@truthbetold2354 Loll "wisdom" yeah. We don't compromise on our religion, we don't care about society's "opinions". If the Qur'an doesn't open one's eyes to see the absolute truth then the "wisdom" is worth nothing.
@@muminhanifa3392 you have a religion. You admit it. I have a relationship as child of God through His redemptive plan in Jesus. You can have that religion, they are all a lie....cathlic, Jewish...I've had both and until you know Yahushua/ Jesus you don't know what you don't know.
I agree 👍🏾 I am a Christian, and I have had some amazing and very friendly and respectful discussions with Muslims, Atheists, Hindus, Buddhists, and many more. I enjoy learning about how other people think, and I unconditional positive regard for every human being. 💖 😊 🙆🏻♀️ 🌿 👍🏾
Thanks for this vid. I had Midnight's Children already on its way in the post based on your rec before all this happened. I feel slightly icky that it took this attack to "get to" this author and this specific book, but knowledge and facts are vital in this case and based on this vid it's important to know as much of the context and actualities of the book before barging into any discourse. Hope you're doing ok buddy.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I am Muslim and it is unfortunate when people misunderstand what religion is about, love and helping each other. And whoever has different ideas or believes about Islam shall be kept alone with their own thoughts and beliefs. Nothing is forced is nobody. But unfortunately it is stupid to think that God need us to kill each other for the sake of defending his religion ??? Like most of you I have never heard of Salman Rushdi and now I am now interested to know what his ideas are. Im just saddened by the way Muslims or any person of religion think they have to hurt or force their ideas into others.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
You can't force things on people. That's why as a Christian I don't enagae in arguments, discussion answering questions yes but to engage with someone with the idea of forcing them to believe, It's a no no. GOD opens the hearts of people.who already are willing to listen no human can force that interaction.
you are doing taqiyya. surah 9v111 kill and get kill for allah. s5v51 take not jews and christians as your friends they are friends with each other. s9v29 fight kill who do not believe in allah humiliate them, must pay tax jizia for protection in your quran. misunderstand what?
Many of the commandments in the Quran is to fight and killing non believers or submission to it's evil ideology, Allah which disqualifies to be in the bracket of a religion.
Interesting fact for you: I am from Burnley, and we had a building society called - funnily enough - Burnley Building Society. In the 70s Burnley Building Society released a single as part of a marketing campaign, called The Best Things Begin with B. The lyrics were written by Salman Rushdie, who was a copywriter at the time….
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
@@ChildofGodforevr which one? Talmud, bible, quran, book of mormon, principia discordia, the gospel of the flying spaghetti monster? The bible according to biff? Hindu stuff I don't even know? Just the new testament or other kind stories with a message of love and harmony between all people and genders? Which translation of those? Who says god doesn't speak through people too humble or agnostic to call themselves prophets? Who says the vatican chose the right books to include in the bible? I shall now watch the video and decide if i'll read _this_ book. I'm unlikely to ever get around to it. And if i ever get around to the whole bible, I'll read it with and open eyes, heart and mind, unless I have to close them for my own protection. The book is filled with blood and violence, i've heard and read for myself. I wish you all the best, may you find it in the places you are looking. But please don't look down on others because they find their inspiration to do good elsewhere- and please be vigilant, it's easy to do something in the name of god, it is much harder to do actual good.
As someone who describe himself as a culturally Muslim, I can understand why some Muslims find the book very offensive. But at the same time being violent and threatening to others who have different ideas isn't the appropriate way since it would only serve to provide more evidence in support of the other view. Unfortunately this is well rooted rule to deal with people who resist the common belief in old times in Arab communities in desert. While the people of Mecca did not tolerate Muhammed new religion that intended to end religious diversity, he did the same thing, even with more violence, in Madeena with those who criticised him like the lady peot Asma bint Marwan who he has ordered to have her beheaded.
Good comment! Thank you for that. Yours is an informed well-balanced viewpoint. My own view, is that the Ayatollah was working for Satan himself! Death is satanic. If Rushdie exposed some weakness or controversy within Islam, or the Koran, good for him. It's not his fault that it's there. A fatwa means simply that Muslim clerics want to keep controversies hushed hushed. Instead of admitting them.
The report about Asma bint Marwan is fabricated, had you actually knew anything about the Seerah of the Prophet you would have known that he (PBUH) forbade the killing of women. Allah, may He be exalted, has told us in His Noble Book that He only sent His Messenger Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) as a mercy to all people. Allah, may He be glorified, says (interpretation of the meaning): “And We have sent you (O Muhammad) not but as a mercy for the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).” [al-Anbiya’ 21:107]. “The one who accepts this mercy and gives thanks for this grace will be blessed in this world and in the Hereafter; the one who rejects it and denies it will be a loser in this world and in the Hereafter.” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 5/385) Al-Hakim narrated in al-Mustadrak (100) that Abu Hurayrah said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “O people, I am but a bestowed mercy.” (Classed as sahih by al-Albani in Sahih al-Jami‘, 2345) How Prophet Muhammad treated his enemies The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) is the one who pardoned all of Quraysh , even though they had let him down, opposed him, expelled him, waged war against him and incited the Arabs against him. When he conquered Makkah, he pardoned them and did not punish them or take revenge on them for their bad treatment . He is the one who pardoned the Jewish woman who had poisoned the mutton for him. al-Bukhari (2617) and Muslim (5834) narrated from Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Jewish woman brought the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) some poisoned mutton and he ate some of it. Then she was brought to him and it was said: Will you give us permission to execute her? He said: No. With regards to what you mentioned “This is an invalid isnad and a fabricated report that was narrated by Muhammad ibn al-Hajjaj of whom al-Bukhari said: His hadith is to be rejected. Ibn Ma‘in said: (He is) an evil liar. Ad-Daraqutni said: (He is) a liar; and on one occasion he said: He is not trustworthy.” (Mizan al-I‘tidal, 3/509) Ibn ‘Adiyy said: “Muhammad ibn al-Hajjaj fabricated the hadith about the woman who used to lampoon the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), according to which when she was killed he (allegedly) said: “The validity of what you have done is something that no one could dispute.” (Al-Mawdu‘at by Ibn al-Jawzi 3/18) This hadith was also mentioned by Shaykh al-Albani (may Allah have mercy on him) in ad-Da‘ifah (6013); he said it is fabricated (mawdu‘).
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
I've read this book and honestly it was difficult to read as I'm not too familiar with British/Indian culture. The number of said subculture references completely went over my head. But then again when I read it, admittedly, my literacy experience was at a freshman level if I were to use high school terms. Hoping Rushdie recovers from his injuries. This insane incident has sparked my interest in his work again. I plan to pick up and read Midnight's Children.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
@@toolittletoolate1900 ok, I've just added it back to my queue of books to read. It's currently at 55 in the queue. And mind you that other forms of hobbies, including video games, are competing for my interest and time.
Midnight children is fascinating book. Truly great stories. Satanic verses has a video about what actually is in it. ruclips.net/video/5U4vlJG4yxk/видео.html A simple video animation about how Mohamed was given ayat from Satan.
The quran does not permit killing just because of mockery or heresy, killing is allowed in law (when people kill others and punished) and war (and even war have rules) if you read surat el tawbah, you will see even if the polytheists ask for peace then we must lecture them and let them go. It is funny how a lot of people like to read books made by people and take it for granted and while a book if purely read could change your life and how you look to it but yet do not give it a chance, it is really weird. I bet you most people who hate the quran never really read it, like really really read it. Edit: and speaking about the video, even if rushdie is treated by injustice (Which he is), how can people decide what really happened? Just like Christianity, How did you know jesus is a son of god? No one really knows and even allah wrote that very same argument in the quran in surat el kahf about how people argue about jesus if he was a son of god or not, You can not know what really happened lol and if the quran is flawed then why does it teach such good lessons about life?
Great video. I’m really here for the longer form reviews! Have you read white teeth? It’s funny-the Muslim characters outraged over the satanic verses in that novel have no idea what’s in the book. Definitely a lot of truth in that. A lot of prominent authors and public figures at the time came out to support Rushdie, but a lot made pretty massive fools out of themselves at the time, not standing up for him. And again in 2007 with the knighthood.
Obviously it's horrific with the fatwa and stuff. But completely understandable that people wouldn't support him. He's a troll. His book is only famous for the title. And your comment just sums that up. I mean.he spends his time largely obsessively writing opeds about how evil Muslims are.. People like him and Ayaan Hirsi Ali are often declared heroes by the right since they can say anything racist and get away with it. While the left often doesn't bother actually reading what they say (Neither does the right for that matter) and just see it as a free speech or feminism issue etc Ayaan literally advocates for the mass deportation and complete ban on any Muslim in Europe. She doesn't believe moderate Muslims exist. But she's a "feminist free speech idol" ... bruh what? Ex Muslim atheist here. I've never known a single extremist Muslim. It just wasn't a thing in my environment. But yeah my sweet parents are monsterious fifth column members trying to take over Europe and force force all women to wear Burqas. Never mind that my sister wears crop tops and mini dresses, that no one in my family.wears headscarf etc. People like Rushdie and Ayaan have complexes and personal resentments. Ayaan biggest resentment is likely that she was mutilated under using religion as an excuse or justification, she insist that FGM is a Muslim thing. Eventhough no Muslims except Somali and Iraki Kurds practice female genital mutilation, no such thing exist in Islam. And it's a long standing tradition among many non Muslim African people.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
@@godofchaoskhorne5043 Thank you for your response and opinion. Although I might not agree with your way of living, but I respect you for your honesty. I can only pray for God to guide you.
I find Iran and their cult more offensive to Islam than Rushdie, I once worked with four shia who openly mocked Islam while claiming to be better Muslim than me, only god alone knows that knowledge not those hypocrites
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
@@abdirahmanidris290 Rushdie wrote a fictitious book, nothing he said in the book was about the “satanic verse” incident which is also fabricated, Rushdie used names which brought him the problems but he did not mention that incident
I read this book about 5 years ago and honestly it was too much of "big brain energy" for me. I didn't understand a lot of the references, but overall it still was a good story. Thank you for the refresher and the review. It was amazing as usual.
Dear Muslims.. I just want to tell you that your Quran... disproves itself. You don't need to compare it to any other scripture and religion, just the Quran itself is sufficient: It has a verse which states that if the Quran was from anyone other than Allah, you would find in it many contradictions and inconsistencies. Well... here comes the bad news: You can find 3 verses in the Quran which state that Allah's words cannot ever be changed. And then you have another three verses saying Allah can abrogate and replace his own verses - thus CHANGING his eternal words as time goes by. Then you also have verses where one says All things (both Good and Evil) come from Allah, and then the very next verse saying Good is from Allah, Evil is from Ourselves. Then you have verses which say Allah forgives ALL sins for how merciful he is... then you have verses mentioning sins which Allah will NEVER forgive (So he doesn't forgive ALL things). You have a passage stating Allah created the heavens and the earth in 6 days.... then you also have a passage stating Allah created the heavens and the earth in 8 days... I could go on, but I think you're getting the point... It does have inconsistencies as much as you'd like to deny it - and they go to prove that the Quran is not from Allah - by the Quran's OWN admission.. Unfortunately, you're following a man-made book that is not from Allah, and has been tainted by human-error.
I don't think you understand what a contradiction is Abrogation is NOT a human changing the word of God, god can most certainly abrogate verses God also doesn't say that he can never forgive any sin of human, god states that you cannot be forgiven if you had not repented before you die And as for your 3rd argument, god created evil but gave humans the choice to choose it or not, can you choose not to be evil? It would be dumb of you to day no.
@@superhydra8873 Actually I do understand what contradictions are. Contradictions are statements which basically cannot both be true. That's the simplest way of explaining it. For example, if I say I love ALL pizza's, and in another statement I say I don't like a pineapple pizza, this is a contradiction, because it nullifies my statement of me liking all the pizza's (i.e. I don't like a specific one among them). Same with the Quran.. you have a statement that Allah forgives ALL sins, and then you have a statement saying Allah forgiveth NOT the sin of joining other Gods with him, so clearly he doesn't forgive ALL sins, meaning these two statements are contradictory - i.e. they cannot both be true. Next, abrogation: If God can abrogate and change his verses, then that means he doesn't have objective morality. If one day you say Thou shall not kill, and then the next you say kill the polytheists wherever you find them.. you are once again contradicting your teachings, and your moral stance regarding the killing of human beings is subjective. Once upon a time it was completely immoral, now it's still immoral BUT there are scenarios where it's ok. That's subjective morality 101. What's there to stop Allah from delivering a new message saying incest, gambling, bestiality and theft is absolutely moral now? He could totally do that. _"Do you not know that Allah is over all things competent?"_ Not to mention that the Quran also says NO ONE can change his words either, which is a blatant contradiction - again. 10.64 There is no changing the Words of Allah - that is the Supreme Triumph. (Except when Mohammad needs something I guess) And on your final remark, Allah did create evil, but he did NOT give humans the choice to choose it. Allah predestines your entire life. Proof: Sahih Bukhari 4.54.430 Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), the true and truly inspired said, "(The matter of the Creation of) a human being is put together in the womb of the mother in forty days, and then he becomes a clot of thick blood for a similar period, and then a piece of flesh for a similar period. Then Allah sends an angel who is ordered to write four things. He is ordered to write down his (i.e. the new creature's) DEEDS, his livelihood, his (date of) death, and WHETHER HE WILL BE BLESSED OR WRETCHED (in religion). Muslims like to claim how this life is a "test"... well, how can you call it a test when your answers were predetermined before you even came out of your mother's womb?
@@IvanSensei88 Allah(swt) gave humans free will. Allah(swt) is all-knowing but what is predetermined works in harmony with free will. For example, if an illness is pre determined, the test will be if you keep your faith through hardship and illness. Allah(swt) knows everything but he has given humans free will out of mercy
Free Will ,, is just something religious people make up as a theory for why fake gods do nothing. Dinosaur fossils alone prove the bible is nothing but a fairytale
Excellent video 👌I remember being drawn to this book as a teen on my friend's bookshelf due to the title and then hearing about how he had to hide etc but never knew what the book was actually about. I will definitely be trying some Rushdie, probably start with Midnight's Children ☺
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
@@buridah328 Did Jesus say to fight all those who don't believe in him and that non believers should pay a protection tax? Did Jesus curse all those who didn't believe in him to the fire of Hell and that they are the worst of creatures? Allah sure did in Quran 9:29, 98:6 Jesus simply told his disciples that if no one welcomes you, dust off your sandals and proceed to the next village. That's the big difference between Islam and true Christianity. One of violence and terror and the other of love for your neighbor even if they are your enemies. Jesus said, " But I tell you,. love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you". Matthew 5:44
Salman Rushdie is the beacon of rationalitism. I'm glad I had the good fortune of reading Midnight's Children & Haroun. Tried to read The Satanic Verses a couple of times but didn't go past the opening chapter. Now as a conscientious and deliberate protest to the fundamentalist ideologies I will read the book, after I finished the current one (Notes From The Underground). Mad respect to the grand old man of Indian English literature for fighting it out for so long and never giving up. Recover soon sirji, please come and say 'Sab kuch tick tock hai.' Also sending a huge thank you to you (Mr. Ginger-beard man, sorry don't know your name) for this timely video. I'm sure Sir Rushdie would appreciate this support. - One ardent fan from the maestro's own city, Mumbai.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
Actually the muslims are trying to murder him because there is some hidden truth in his book. Satanic verses do exist in the quran & hadith. Muhammad revealed verses from the devil to the people of Arabia. Compiled sources in this video ruclips.net/video/KYtbVN-Ft3I/видео.html
I have severe phobia and fear from Islam and Muslims being ex muslim myself I have nightmares of being murdered In the Quran it literally says to kill apostate like me
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
As Gabriel and his friend falls down from the bursting aeroplane and turn in to Satanist and antagonist. Soon Salman when returns from near death experience he will turn into someone angelical ?
Read the Novel..Full of bullshit...He knew how to make the novel controversial by dragging one particular religion into it to gain popularity through controversy.... Desperately attempt to gain attention and he was quite successful in it...
I had listened to The Satanic Verses as a book on tape months ago. It was unlike any other work of fiction I have read or listened to. Salman's mind is on a whole other plane of existence. His work mesmerized me. It's astounding how many Muslims think their interpretation of the Quran, an archaic, contradictory text; makes Salman a "blasphemer" worthy of a fatwa on his life. (I have also listened to The Quran as a book on tape, so I have heard the book that was written by people and makes divine claims.) Too many Muslims are happy about what happened to Salman. Luckily, his books are selling like hotcakes. I purchased several of his books. My husband and I watched Midnight's Children last night. Hopefully Salman will be able to recover and live his life to full capacity. The secular world cannot cower in the face of Islamic extremism, no matter how many young Muslims are anti LGB, mysogynistic, or violent.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
We don't care about your secularism. It is rather the secular countries that are invading countries in the middle east, africa and south east asia to push their ideology with violent means.
I just read the first chapter after your other video. The creative manipulation of syntax is so enjoyable. Looking forward to spending more time with it.
I’ve been interested in this book for a long time. One of those books that sits on my tbr than on my read list. CosmicSkeptic if you know him has mentioned the controversy on the author but more so on the question of whether Islam is a religion of peace. Great review.
It does show how appalling some people are. No Christian wanted to murder Monty Python for ‘The life of Brian.’ I agree totally with the incredibly astute Christopher Hitchens on his comments about some ideology of Islam.
Complicated story. I have read some Rushdie books but I have never finished one of them. The fatwa only promoted this book in a very big way that otherwise wouldn’t have been read much at all, or only by a small minority which is probably why Rushdie underestimated the response.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
My friends, Rushdie didn't make up the satanic verses, in fact anyone can check this information for himself, and you can read this from the most trusted Islamic sources. Here are 2 references among many: Tafsir al-Jalalayn on Qur'an 22:52 and Tafsir Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi on Qur'an 22:52.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
@Abdirahman Idris Can any of the modern Muslim scholars be greater than Al-Jalalayn? Here's the whole story: Tafsir al-Jalalayn on Qur'an 22:52 { وما أرسلنا من قبلك من رسول ولا نبي إلا إذا تمنى ألقى الشيطان في أمنيته فينسخ الله ما يلقي الشيطان ثم يحكم الله آياته والله عليم حكيم } "And We did not send before you any messenger rasul - this is a prophet who has been commanded to deliver a Message - or prophet nabi - one who has not been commanded to deliver anything - but that when he recited the scripture Satan cast into his recitation what is not from the Qur'an but which those to whom he the prophet had been sent would find pleasing. The Prophet s had during an assembly of the men of Quraysh after reciting the following verses from surat al-Najm. Have you considered Lät and 'Uzzā? And Manāt the third one? 5319-20 added as a result of Satan casting them onto his tongue without his the Prophet's being aware of it the following words those are the high-flying cranes al-gharāniq al-'ulā and indeed their intercession is to be hoped for and so they the men of Quraysh were thereby delighted. Gabriel however later informed him the Prophet of this that Satan had cast onto his tongue and he was grieved by it; but was subsequently comforted with this following verse that he might be reassured of God's pleasure thereat God abrogates nullifies whatever Satan had cast then God confirms His revelations" So, according to this, Muhammad committed the unforgivable sin, which is Shirk (to assign associates to Allah), and he should have been stoned. However, he got away with it. I guess it is halal if he does it. By denying the whole story, are you somehow ashamed of your prophet?
The book is meh, a bunch of people that did not read it heard about it and freaked the fuck out. There is nothing inherently offensive in the book or interesting in that matter. I highly encourage people to read it, not because it is a good read but because it is important for you to know where the problem is coming from. And for most part people were ignoring it. I was shocked when I heard the news on stabbing given that Rushdie have been having public appearances for about a decade now. It is a sad day for culture and society to see an author is attacked like this.
Thank you for this wonderful review.I bought The Satanic Verses ,in a beautiful hardcover version, about a year ago.,and just never got around to reading it......Definitely going to start it now.🙏🙏
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
The violent response to this book could be a valid plot line in the book itself - it completely proves the point of the religious apostasy themes Rushdie illustrated.
Imagine shanking someone because you feel like your beliefs have been insulted. It's the religious equivalent of buying a convertible to compensate for ones tiny winkle. All this has done is make more people want to read it, and rightly so
Its not insult. But about reality of Mohamed man made religion. Some ex moslem made video animation about satanic verses. ruclips.net/video/5U4vlJG4yxk/видео.html
"your beliefs have been insulted" That is what the media say, but the truth is deeper than that. It is their divine law (sharia) that commands such acts, and promises eternal rewards to those who carry them out. That is why criticism of the cult founder is a capital offence in many cult majority countries. That is why Asia Bibi was sentenced to death.
@@toddbeamer6131 i live in islamic country. They can easily mock Christianity jews Hindu Zoroastrian, yet if u reply them with logic, they will punish you with the blasphemy law. So many priest that been jailed here because of blasphemy law.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
Salman Rushdie, was right about the book he released, and the lecture he would've given that day. He doesn't favor any religion though but he doesn't like the evil aspects in every religion. In the case of radicalism and fundamentalism he was right about Islam. The religion of Islam has no possibility of having peace or making peaceful dialogue with non-muslims or apostates.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
It has a possibility of having a dialogue with people who are not trying to change Islam or bomb people for their religion. Furthermore, yes indeed there is no dialogue with an apostate. That's like saying to a Jew let's have a peaceful dialogue with a Nazi who killed your entire family.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
This book isn't sold in India. There is a ban on it in this country. I've read Rushdie's _Shame,_ _Midnight's Children,_ _The Moor's Last Sigh,_ _Fury,_ _Shalimar the Clown,_ and _Haroun and the Sea of Stories._ Although he is undoubtedly one of the greatest writers of the modern era, I've never really liked the genre of magical realism.
Indian Muslims talk about secularism and lobby to ban books than criticize muhhamad glad truth about sahih hadiths and quran is openly spoken times are changing how Muslims use leftist to achieve their goal.
Salman Rushdie talked about people like Ayatollah in his book, not muhammad, hardcore fundamentalist who misuse god. And his behavior just proved Rushdie's point.
It could be said that people create their God in their own image: violent, vengeful, bloodthirsty people create and follow a violent, vengeful, bloodthirsty God.
Very good comentary and helpful! Just want to note that it wasent Aisha’s mom that had cancer. On the contrary one of the things mentioned about the woman (Mishal) that had cancer is she had no children but really wished for them
I wanted to read some Rushdie even before this weekend. I was going to start with midnight's children as I am told Satanic Verses is full on majical realisn and I have only just started getting into the genre.. Where do you suggest I should start? I was 12 when the fatwa was decreed I remember it so vividly
I recommend starting with Shame or The Moor's Last Sigh than those two. The magical realism in those are way toned down than his two other magnum opuses. Haroun's Sea of Stories is also good!
@@blue---monday Thanks for the advice. I think I will start with Shame as now you come to mention it I seem to remember hearing or reading somewhere Shame is a good place to start.
They are trying to hide the fact that muhammad actually did reveal satanic verses from the devil to the people of arabia. Its written in islamic texts both quran & hadith. Compiled sources ruclips.net/video/KYtbVN-Ft3I/видео.html
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
I think the Bible is the most controversial book, in addition to being the best seller of all time. It has been so thoroughly critiqued and studied for centuries.
Sounds like an accomplished piece of literature...despite the title. The blowback is tragic on too many levels to wrap my head around. Thank you for taking this on as it is pretty delicate
@P A are you truly claiming that islam is exceptional in being used to incite violence and hate? It's not about religion or lack thereof. It's about empathy. It's about dehumanising others to the point where you start believing it's ok to make or let them suffer. It's about demonization. It doesn't matter whether someone is a muslim, a transwomen, a right-wing gun nut or buddha himself. It matters if you are willing to see other people- strangers, neighbors you are angry with, ... as human. It matters if you are willing to talk to them, and even more important, _Listen to them_.
I was a big fan of John le Carre but I was aghast when he sided with the religious lunatics and said Rushdie deserved everything that was happening to him. It's ironic that I've never managed to read to the 100th page of anything by Salman Rushdie yet I absolutely support his right to publish whatever he chooses. I've read everything Le Carre ever wrote but I totally disagree with his condemnation of Rushdie, his fellow professional author.
The sad thing for me is that Prophet Mohmmed forgave people who were violent against him - who abused him and his family. And we Muslims can't tolerate a book - which the majority of us haven't even read. This is hysteria and not "defending the religion". I remember reading this book may years ago because it was banned - I didn't like it and felt that it would would have died out over time as most things do. With the attack now I am going to read it again! And I am going to pass it on to all my family and friends! Because this is not what we stand for! I feel that the only way we can grow is to advocate for this book and others like this to exist. Even if we dont like it - and even if we are offended (though most people would have to read it to be offended IMO) Thank you for the video btw. I realized I didn't say that (though I am not sure I understood what the books is about - but I like the summary you took from it. It did make me interested it it).
Rushdie as an author is great but deep in his soul he only knew after the book was published that he had made a mistake to put religion in there by that time the death squad was on his back ..I think if he could take back time it would be different..he as an author without doubt is one of the best in that sphere..
Basically the book refers Muhammad (or called Mahoun in novel) receive one of the Quranic verses from the devil not God/ Allah, which was the title reffering to. While Mecca (a holy city in Islam) was called Jahiliyah (term used by muslims as pre-islamic Arabia that still worship Pagan Gods) and contains a brothel filled with prostitutes that shared the same names with Muhammad’s wives.
It's important to understand why Muslims are so offended. Author Ian McEwan pointed out: _“People who are utterly secure in their God should be above taking physical revenge when offended. Perhaps the book-burners and placard-wavers were, paradoxically, troubled by the first gremlins of doubt.”_ And that *doubt* is the source of the Muslim outrage. *The reason the book offends Muslims* is because they know the verses were originally in the Qur'an (See book _Before Orthodoxy: The Satanic Verses in Early Islam_ by Shahab Ahmed) and the doubt is deep in their subconscious minds that it _wasn't_ Satan who duped M and inserted it but that it was indeed M himself that put it in as he was trying a compromise with the Meccans to convert them. It didn't work and so the verses were removed with the claimed about Satan. After all, how likely could the prophet be duped like this when the Qur'an itself says that Allah protects it? And how many other verses then could be Satan's? The thought that's hidden deep in probably every Muslim's mind, that this book arouses, is that very possibly M was a _fraud._
@@beretrandr878 Problem is Islam is a very dangerous political ideology/cult-of-M. Never forget that Muhammad, per Qur'an the perfect model for Muslims, ordered his critics, even poets, assassinated.
@@beretrandr878 The problem is that I slam is a v ery d angerous p olitical ideology/c ult-of-M. Never forget that M uhammad, per Qur'an the perfect model for Muslims, o rdered his c ritics, even poets, as sassinated.
@@beretrandr878 The p roblem is that I slam is a v ery d angerous p olitical ideology. M, per Qur'an the perfect model for Muslims, o rdered his c ritics, even p oets, αs sassinαted.
@@beretrandr878 Islam i s a v ery v iolent p olitical i deology. M, per Qur'αn the perfect model for Muslims, o rdered his c ritics, even p oets, αs sassinαted.
I got the original American edition when it came out because I knew it was of historical importance, not that I was ever seriously interested in reading it. Everyone I know who's read it says it's a big bore so don't regret that choice. But DO love the art on the dust cover!
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
You really have to take a hard look at Ch Najam and not be misled by islamophobe Rushdie-loving ignorants. The prophet was reading the Sura where Allah mentioned and disclosed the Meccan polytheists gods/goddesses that they worshipped besides Allah. They took these gods/goddesses as intermediaries ( like the christians worship the saints) At the point where they fell into prosternation was because they were overcome with emotion at the recitation of the prophet. There is no such thing as satanic verses in islam or Quran. It is an invention by William Muir and missionaries.
@@hassamneetoo956 what if I show you that Muhammad recited verses from satan? Do you think I haven’t researched about this topic, you’re sources and scholars said he did so. So stop lying 🤥
The Monty Python actors I imagine were/are viewed as similar comparisons to Salman. I recently watched “The Life of Brian” which had me in hysteric stitches …but I can imagine it pissed a lot of people off in the late 1970’s upon its release?? All religious scriptures for ALL religions could do with an update.. similar to software .. keep it relevant to the ever changing (fast paced) modern day. For example : The Church of England are now discussing involving the LGBT community into their following. They need to keep their members and therefore are discussing about accommodating various communities to allow “acceptance” Religion is all very tribal IMHO…and the first rule is to protect your tribe The tribe discussion can be extended well beyond religion Salman and the publishers probably didn’t have an incline of what the outcome of publishing that book would be back in 1988 The modern day people of the world especially in the West should be more enlightened of the potential consequences should they offend certain subjects. The editors at Charlie Ebdo would have known that their might piss some people off… sadly it took their lives. Bottom line - we need an alien invasion that will bring all these religions together to help defend the human race.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
Never did We send a Messenger or a Prophet before you, but; when he did recite the revelation or narrated or spoke, Shaitân (Satan) threw (some falsehood) in it. But Allâh abolishes that which Shaitân (Satan) throws in. Then Allâh establishes His Revelations. Quran: 22-52
I've never even heard of Salman Rushdie or The Satanic Verses till today, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. His attacker has only made him and his book more famous!
I thought most knew of him. Interesting point that this would make him more famous I hadn’t considered that.
The book was a bestseller when it was published, Sir Rushdie or the book don't need to suffer anymore brutality to become famous.
Feeling pity for people like you who haven't heard the name of the master storyteller 🤓
I only found out about him thanks to the recent events, I’m happy that this allowed me to find his work but are saddened by how his life is in seemingly still in danger. He will at least will gain somethings in return for his wounds but more importantly, hopefully he can stay safe long enough to live until a ripen age and be not remembered as a dead man who challenged certain beliefs.
maybe you should start reading books instead of wstching movies and you will know who he is.. he is very famous.
picking up a copy of the book today..
Salman Rushide has always been on my list of authors to read and as an Indian I find it sad that my country has banned this book betraying one of the greatest writers of Indian origin. I'm not new to pirating ebooks but for this one I think it's more of a necessity. I will make sure to read and promote the book and Salman Rushdie to my fullest. Hope he recovers.
You'll get it at college street and other old book markets, Rajib Gandhi banned the book but couldn't ban the curiosity of the readers.
Akib, it really is a shame! Also, news of late is that Rushdie is off the ventilator and able to talk ♥️
Just don’t expose ur name & address or some nut job will come looking for you.
@@lalago7496 They would react the same as muslims reacted to Salman Rushdie but that doesn't make either of them right.
@@lalago7496 if the content is good, hindus would buy or watch it themselves like PK or OMG movies mocking hinduism. Or else it would be ignored. You know there's Netflix documentary called Gay Jesus but no christian resorted to murdering.
Never read Rushdie but I certainly will now.
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Check him out 😊 I would recommend Haroun and the Sea of Stories or 2 years, 8 months and 28 days as a starting point 😊
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story
@@abdirahmanidris290
Mohamed was often described as being under almost “demon” possession. He would imagine himself having sexual interactions that he never had and other things. Some people thought he was possessed. Personally I just think Mohamed was a schizophrenic or just sick in general. I will comment some sources from sahih (reliable/good) hadiths you can read
Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Hadith Number 660
Narrated By ‘Aisha : Magic was worked on Allah’s Apostle so that he used to think that he had sexual relations with his wives while he actually had not (Sufyan said: That is the hardest kind of magic as it has such an effect). Then one day he said, “O ‘Aisha do you know that Allah has instructed me concerning the matter I asked Him about? Two men came to me and one of them sat near my head and the other sat near my feet. The one near my head asked the other. What is wrong with this man?’ The latter replied the is under the effect of magic The first one asked, Who has worked magic on him?’ The other replied Labid bin Al-A’sam, a man from Bani Zuraiq who was an ally of the Jews and was a hypocrite.’ The first one asked, What material did he use)?’ The other replied, ‘A comb and the hair stuck to it.’ The first one asked, ‘Where (is that)?’ The other replied. ‘In a skin of pollen of a male date palm tree kept under a stone in the well of Dharwan’ ” So the Prophet went to that well and took out those things and said “That was the well which was shown to me (in a dream) Its water looked like the infusion of Henna leaves and its date-palm trees looked like the heads of devils.” The Prophet added, “Then that thing was taken out’ I said (to the Prophet) “Why do you not treat yourself with Nashra?” He said, “Allah has cured me; I dislike to let evil spread among my people.”
Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 75, Hadith Number 400.
Narated By ‘Aisha : That Allah’s Apostle was affected by magic, so much that he used to think that he had done something which in fact, he did not do, and he invoked his Lord (for a remedy). Then (one day) he said, “O ‘Aisha!) Do you know that Allah has advised me as to the problem I consulted Him about?” ‘Aisha said, “O Allah’s Apostle! What’s that?” He said, “Two men came to me and one of them sat at my head and the other at my feet, and one of them asked his companion, ‘What is wrong with this man?’ The latter replied, ‘He is under the effect of magic.’ The former asked, ‘Who has worked magic on him?’ The latter replied, ‘Labid bin Al-A’sam.’ The former asked, ‘With what did he work the magic?’ The latter replied, ‘With a comb and the hair, which are stuck to the comb, and the skin of pollen of a date-palm tree.’ The former asked, ‘Where is that?’ The latter replied, ‘It is in Dharwan.’ Dharwan was a well in the dwelling place of the (tribe of) Bani Zuraiq. Allah’s Apostle went to that well and returned to ‘Aisha, saying, ‘By Allah, the water (of the well) was as red as the infusion of Hinna, (1) and the date-palm trees look like the heads of devils.’ ‘Aisha added, Allah’s Apostle came to me and informed me about the well. I asked the Prophet, ‘O Allah’s Apostle, why didn’t you take out the skin of pollen?’ He said, ‘As for me, Allah has cured me and I hated to draw the attention of the people to such evil (which they might learn and harm others with).'”
Narrated Hisham’s father: ‘Aisha said, “Allah’s Apostle was bewitched, so he invoked Allah repeatedly requesting Him to cure him from that magic).” Hisham then narrated the above narration. (See Hadith No. 658, Vol. 7)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Hadith Number 89.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 73. GOOD MANNERS AND FORM (AL-ADAB)
Narated By ‘Aisha : The Prophet continued for such-and-such period imagining that he has slept (had sexual relations) with his wives, and in fact he did not. One day he said, to me, “O ‘Aisha! Allah has instructed me regarding a matter about which I had asked Him. There came to me two men, one of them sat near my feet and the other near my head. The one near my feet, asked the one near my head (pointing at me), ‘What is wrong with this man? The latter replied, ‘He is under the effect of magic.’ The first one asked, ‘Who had worked magic on him?’ The other replied, ‘Lubaid bin Asam.’ The first one asked, ‘What material (did he use)?’ The other replied, ‘The skin of the pollen of a male date tree with a comb and the hair stuck to it, kept under a stone in the well of Dharwan.”‘ Then the Prophet went to that well and said, “This is the same well which was shown to me in the dream. The tops of its date-palm trees look like the heads of the devils, and its water looks like the Henna infusion.” Then the Prophet ordered that those things be taken out. I said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Won’t you disclose (the magic object)?” The Prophet said, “Allah has cured me and I hate to circulate the evil among the people.” ‘Aisha added, “(The magician) Lubaid bin Asam was a man from Bani Zuraiq, an ally of the Jews.”
@@gd.5528 if you actually read the hadiths, you would see that this was because he was afflicted with black magic. It was not a normal thing that happened to the prophet pbuh. It happened this instance and Allah(swt) revealed surah falag and nas to protect people from the effects of black magic.
I'm a Muslim myself and yes the controversy surrounding the books is based on 2nd hand and 3rd hand rumours that are untrue to the point where the book has been mythologised. Maybe perhaps it's called the "Satanic Verses that cause Muslim to see it like a Nercronomicon. I remember my religious teacher said that Rushdie worked for Satanist or some sort.
The sad truth is that social media,RUclips videos and 4chan makes today way more offensive content about Islam than the book ever did. Yet you never hear any of the Muslim extremists talking about them.
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This! All of this! Thank you Star Dust ♥️
l$Iam resembles an ideological embodiment of narcissism. A perpetual sense of entitlement and superiority and a readiness to be offended by anything, to lash out violently at critics and satirists. Underlying all of this, a fragile ego and tremendous inferiority complex, fuelled by the perpetual failure of l$Iamic countries to thrive.
A self-sabotaging, ludicrous, parasitic ideology that requires fear and intimidation to propagate.
Are religious teachers extremists?
Thanks for your contribution. Your post gives me that radiant glimmer of hope that Muslims can coexist in the world through reason and civility.
@@proudatheist2042 don’t let the few tarnish the whole. All the Muslims I know are wonderful, peaceful and accepting people. They wouldn’t have any violence upon anyone ♥️
Often when we act on rage, we achieve the opposite effect we intend. Stabbing Rushdie has only made me direct my attention towards the book that these fanatics want so desperately for us not to read.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
I ordered it the day I learned of the attack. I have only ever had one friend who is a devout Muslim that practices the Faith and all of it's practices. He once told me that violence in support of the Muslim religion is not commanded by any Deity of the Faith, but by people wanting to hold onto power. Him and I never agreed on our beliefs, but I trust that what he said is true because I know him to be a good and non-violent person.
@@marcusmiller8267 yea I’ve known some pretty chill muslims… but they were actively trying to convert me, I’m a Christian and I don’t even want to try and convert anyone to my religion, it’s personal
@@joncampbell5021 that's incredibly telling.
@@joncampbell5021 are they forcing you?
"When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say."
But what if the person man is actually lying and making innocent pursue a path of evilness based on lies? I do not condone such acts of course but what’s your take?
@@fader1912 you prove him wrong in front of everyone, relentlessly, and then ignore him after you've thoroughly spanked him (verbally)
Exactly this whole quote makes no sense@@fader1912
@@Bell_plejdo568pAnd if you cant tell people the truth and let the people decide wether they follow the lie or the truth, you’re not loving, you’re evil even as the one who deceived them.
That is if they truly have been lied to, because your perspective of a lie does not determine the reality of it being a lie or not.
Not proud to admit it.. but it took this horrible tragedy for me to finally get around to listening to this ebook. It's been on my list for a while but I'd need more than a lifetime to finish my list. so in honor of Rushdie I'll put it at the top of stack and start it tonight.
Same here.. Heard about the book while in campus 5 years ago
Summary in GOOGLE
The complex and multilayered plot focuses on two protagonists, both Indian Muslims living in England. Gibreel Farishta is a successful film actor who has suffered a recent bout of mental illness and who is in love with an English mountain climber, Alleluia Cone. Saladin Chamcha is a voice actor who has had a falling out with his father. Gibreel and Saladin meet on a flight from Bombay (Mumbai) to London, and the plane is hijacked by Sikh terrorists. During an argument the terrorists accidently detonate a bomb, destroying the aircraft over the English Channel. The book opens with Gibreel and Saladin, the sole survivors, falling into the Atlantic Ocean.
As Gibreel descends, he is transformed into the angel Gabriel and has a series of dreams. The first one is a revisionist history of the founding of Islam, and it is the details of this subplot that angered many Muslims. The character based on Muhammad is called Mahound, and he is attempting to found a monotheistic religion in the polytheistic town of Jahilia. As in an apocryphal legend, Mahound receives a vision allowing the worship of three goddesses, but, after realizing that the confirming revelation was sent by the devil, he recants. A quarter century later one of his disciples ceases to believe in Mahound’s religion, but the town of Jahilia converts. Prostitutes in a brothel take the names of Mahound’s wives before the brothels are closed. Later Mahound falls ill and dies, with his final vision being of one of the goddesses.
Saladin is transformed into the devil as he falls, and he later grows horns and goat legs with cloven hoofs. The two men crawl onto the coast, and Saladin is arrested as an illegal immigrant. After being hospitalized, he escapes, only to find that his wife is having an affair with one of his friends. His misfortunes continue as he loses his job. However, his rage at Gibreel for failing to intervene when he was arrested eventually transforms Saladin back into a fully human man. In the meantime, Gibreel is reunited with Alleluia, but an angel tells him to leave her and spread the word of God in London. He is hit by the car of an Indian film producer, who plans a trio of religious films in which Gibreel will star as an archangel. Later, Gibreel and Saladin meet at a party, and Saladin decides to kill him. However, although he has various opportunities, he does not murder Gibreel and instead induces him to believe that Alleluia has several lovers. Gibreel eventually realizes that Saladin has tricked him and resolves to kill him. However, when Gibreel finds Saladin in a burning building, he rescues him.
Upon learning that his father is dying, Saladin returns to Bombay and reconciles with him. He inherits a substantial sum of money and reconnects with a former girlfriend. Separately, Gibreel and Alleluia also travel to Bombay, and a jealous Gibreel murders her and then kills himself.
A third story line is introduced through another dream of Gibreel’s. It begins in the village of Titlipur, where a young girl named Ayesha and her adoptive parents, Mirza Saeed Akhtar and his wife, Mishal, live. Ayesha declares that the angel Gabreel has revealed to her that Mishal has breast cancer but that if the entire village walks to Mecca, Mishal will be healed. The pilgrimage is long and arduous, and many pilgrims die along the way. Others lose faith. When they reach the sea, Ayesha says that the seas will part for them, but they do not, and the pilgrims drown.
Same here. I'm just glad to get introduced to a great book and an even greater author in Rushdie.
Hey Joe- can you get Salmon Rushdi on your show? What a story he has…
A very comprehensive review.
This book is banned in my country so I only know about the controversies and the synopsis from Goodreads, not the text.
I did try Midnight's Children and it was not for me (but I struggle with all magical realism - Marquez, Okri, Murakami not for me either - I do read a lot of fantasy)
You must know he is off the ventilator and talking as per latest BBC news. Praying for a full recovery.
I hope you are doing okay. It's horrifying when something like this happens to an artist but even more, when it's someone whose works you love. Take care.
I saw! Wonderful news, that’s he’s making a recovery ♥️
Try his Haroun and the Sea and Stories 😊 it’s more fantastical than Magic Realism
@@KDbooks Thanks, will do! I'm thinking from the title that this will be a 'cheerful' change from the books I currently have lined up (Scar by China Mieville and Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys...grr...but it's Rushdie so I'm pretty sure he'll sneak in social commentary successfully😊)
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
I mean a slander and a lie.
Imagine a book slandering your grandpa with pure lies that make no sense.
Honestly you can see many people of knowledge debunk his claims.
But what is up about defending liars now?
He tried to earn money by lying, he got the karma as they said back...
Similar to Stephen Hawkings, mocking God, getting mocked back.
A human doing an attack or not is irrelevant, he would have gotten cancer or something equivalent...
Because doing good is not equal to doing evil.
Salutations from a revert from Spain.
I honestly wish people reject doing evil and they become humble, but some people will keep being arrogant and defy God, then would i die out of depression for them?
It's tempting because as humans we want guideance for others, but God is the wisest for a reason, and he told us it's his will that some disbelieve and end up badly, as they chose by themselves to end, no one forcing them to chose that...
Free will.
I was surprised that there aren't that many views, because I think this is a very good review..and the only review I've been able to find, then I saw this was made only a few hours ago..now that surprises me..either way, thanks for making this. Very good.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
same, this was pretty much exactly what i was looking for, someone to explain what is actually in it.
I'm Muslim (kinda non-practicing at this point) and let me assure you that a bunch of those decrying this book are some of the biggest babies ever. 99% sure that they didn't even read a single page of the book. The violence incited over this book are some of the most backwards and idiotic things ever done by grown ass adults in the 21st century. Like really?? Book burnings?? What, are we living in the 1800s? An artwork upset these guys SO much that they resort to a murderous rampage? Anyway, LOVE Rushdie. LOVE this review!! Subscribed right away!
Ooh do you want a sticker lol..
How can one have such a sell-out, defeatist mentality?
Garbage book 🗑️
Garbage book 🗑️
Salman Rushdie is racist lunatic obsessed with race and skin color... If you like him then you're not a Muslim, you're a racist! 😡
Jahilia is not a town , the word translates to "ignorance" and it's an Islamic concept referring to the state of Arabia before Islam.
The book reads as a re imagination of many Muslim themes and the only way I can see a Muslim reading this book and not being offended is if that Muslim lacks knowledge about his religion and somehow misses on what Rushdi is trying to convey.
Rushdi is an ex Muslim , therefore if you want a real understanding of Rushdi's book you should listen to a Muslim's review.
This review has a lot of value too tho because I enjoyed seeing how a non Muslim would perceive the book.
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Yes everyone know that but IN THE BOOK Rushdie names a FICTIONAL town Jahilia
This attack proves what he said was 100% correct.
@I I I do have knowledge and wisdom about the Quran.
@I I 🤣 that's a great emoji
@@truthbetold2354 Loll "wisdom" yeah. We don't compromise on our religion, we don't care about society's "opinions". If the Qur'an doesn't open one's eyes to see the absolute truth then the "wisdom" is worth nothing.
@@muminhanifa3392 you have a religion. You admit it. I have a relationship as child of God through His redemptive plan in Jesus. You can have that religion, they are all a lie....cathlic, Jewish...I've had both and until you know Yahushua/ Jesus you don't know what you don't know.
The story is fabricated and debunked by reliable sahih hadith
Opposing view points is what some of the best conversations and most enlightening moments come from . Liked your thoughts on that
I agree 👍🏾
I am a Christian, and I have had some amazing and very friendly and respectful discussions with Muslims, Atheists, Hindus, Buddhists, and many more.
I enjoy learning about how other people think, and I unconditional positive regard for every human being. 💖 😊 🙆🏻♀️ 🌿 👍🏾
Thanks for this vid. I had Midnight's Children already on its way in the post based on your rec before all this happened. I feel slightly icky that it took this attack to "get to" this author and this specific book, but knowledge and facts are vital in this case and based on this vid it's important to know as much of the context and actualities of the book before barging into any discourse. Hope you're doing ok buddy.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I am Muslim and it is unfortunate when people misunderstand what religion is about, love and helping each other. And whoever has different ideas or believes about Islam shall be kept alone with their own thoughts and beliefs. Nothing is forced is nobody. But unfortunately it is stupid to think that God need us to kill each other for the sake of defending his religion ??? Like most of you I have never heard of Salman Rushdi and now I am now interested to know what his ideas are. Im just saddened by the way Muslims or any person of religion think they have to hurt or force their ideas into others.
Thank you HAYSQ. You are absolutely correct. I hope others can adopt this mindset, Inshallah ♥️
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
You can't force things on people. That's why as a Christian I don't enagae in arguments, discussion answering questions yes but to engage with someone with the idea of forcing them to believe, It's a no no. GOD opens the hearts of people.who already are willing to listen no human can force that interaction.
you are doing taqiyya. surah 9v111 kill and get kill for allah. s5v51 take not jews and christians as your friends they are friends with each other. s9v29 fight kill who do not believe in allah humiliate them, must pay tax jizia for protection in your quran. misunderstand what?
Many of the commandments in the Quran is to fight and killing non believers or submission to it's evil ideology, Allah which disqualifies to be in the bracket of a religion.
Interesting fact for you: I am from Burnley, and we had a building society called - funnily enough - Burnley Building Society. In the 70s Burnley Building Society released a single as part of a marketing campaign, called The Best Things Begin with B. The lyrics were written by Salman Rushdie, who was a copywriter at the time….
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
What were the lyrics… if you can remember 😂
It’s here, in all its glory! ruclips.net/video/TIFabOTK-DI/видео.html
@@kathrynhalton6782 what you think about that natter police need protect him
Just checked out The Satanic Verses today at the library and am really looking forward to reading it.
LoL... can you please come back and tell me how you found it after ... let's say 70 pages if you make it that far.
I hope you thoroughly enjoy it 😊
@@KDbooks is the book tough to read ? I want to read it but I don't want to be annoyed trying to haha
@@traceycedoit8042 don’t waste your time, read the word of God instead. It just may save you. God bless you.
@@ChildofGodforevr which one?
Talmud, bible, quran, book of mormon, principia discordia, the gospel of the flying spaghetti monster? The bible according to biff? Hindu stuff I don't even know?
Just the new testament or other kind stories with a message of love and harmony between all people and genders?
Which translation of those?
Who says god doesn't speak through people too humble or agnostic to call themselves prophets?
Who says the vatican chose the right books to include in the bible?
I shall now watch the video and decide if i'll read _this_ book. I'm unlikely to ever get around to it.
And if i ever get around to the whole bible, I'll read it with and open eyes, heart and mind, unless I have to close them for my own protection. The book is filled with blood and violence, i've heard and read for myself.
I wish you all the best, may you find it in the places you are looking.
But please don't look down on others because they find their inspiration to do good elsewhere- and please be vigilant, it's easy to do something in the name of god, it is much harder to do actual good.
As someone who describe himself as a culturally Muslim, I can understand why some Muslims find the book very offensive. But at the same time being violent and threatening to others who have different ideas isn't the appropriate way since it would only serve to provide more evidence in support of the other view. Unfortunately this is well rooted rule to deal with people who resist the common belief in old times in Arab communities in desert. While the people of Mecca did not tolerate Muhammed new religion that intended to end religious diversity, he did the same thing, even with more violence, in Madeena with those who criticised him like the lady peot Asma bint Marwan who he has ordered to have her beheaded.
Good comment! Thank you for that. Yours is an informed well-balanced viewpoint. My own view, is that the Ayatollah was working for Satan himself! Death is satanic. If Rushdie exposed some weakness or controversy within Islam,
or the Koran, good for him. It's not his fault that it's there. A fatwa means simply that Muslim clerics want to keep controversies hushed hushed. Instead of admitting them.
The report about Asma bint Marwan is fabricated, had you actually knew anything about the Seerah of the Prophet you would have known that he (PBUH) forbade the killing of women. Allah, may He be exalted, has told us in His Noble Book that He only sent His Messenger Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) as a mercy to all people. Allah, may He be glorified, says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And We have sent you (O Muhammad) not but as a mercy for the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).” [al-Anbiya’ 21:107].
“The one who accepts this mercy and gives thanks for this grace will be blessed in this world and in the Hereafter; the one who rejects it and denies it will be a loser in this world and in the Hereafter.” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 5/385)
Al-Hakim narrated in al-Mustadrak (100) that Abu Hurayrah said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “O people, I am but a bestowed mercy.” (Classed as sahih by al-Albani in Sahih al-Jami‘, 2345)
How Prophet Muhammad treated his enemies
The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) is the one who pardoned all of Quraysh , even though they had let him down, opposed him, expelled him, waged war against him and incited the Arabs against him. When he conquered Makkah, he pardoned them and did not punish them or take revenge on them for their bad treatment .
He is the one who pardoned the Jewish woman who had poisoned the mutton for him. al-Bukhari (2617) and Muslim (5834) narrated from Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Jewish woman brought the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) some poisoned mutton and he ate some of it. Then she was brought to him and it was said: Will you give us permission to execute her? He said: No.
With regards to what you mentioned “This is an invalid isnad and a fabricated report that was narrated by Muhammad ibn al-Hajjaj of whom al-Bukhari said: His hadith is to be rejected. Ibn Ma‘in said: (He is) an evil liar. Ad-Daraqutni said: (He is) a liar; and on one occasion he said: He is not trustworthy.” (Mizan al-I‘tidal, 3/509)
Ibn ‘Adiyy said:
“Muhammad ibn al-Hajjaj fabricated the hadith about the woman who used to lampoon the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), according to which when she was killed he (allegedly) said: “The validity of what you have done is something that no one could dispute.” (Al-Mawdu‘at by Ibn al-Jawzi 3/18)
This hadith was also mentioned by Shaykh al-Albani (may Allah have mercy on him) in ad-Da‘ifah (6013); he said it is fabricated (mawdu‘).
Hope he makes a speedy recovery
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 uh…ok
I've read this book and honestly it was difficult to read as I'm not too familiar with British/Indian culture. The number of said subculture references completely went over my head. But then again when I read it, admittedly, my literacy experience was at a freshman level if I were to use high school terms.
Hoping Rushdie recovers from his injuries. This insane incident has sparked my interest in his work again. I plan to pick up and read Midnight's Children.
Read it again
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
@@toolittletoolate1900 ok, I've just added it back to my queue of books to read. It's currently at 55 in the queue. And mind you that other forms of hobbies, including video games, are competing for my interest and time.
@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 thank you for your opinion.
Midnight children is fascinating book. Truly great stories.
Satanic verses has a video about what actually is in it. ruclips.net/video/5U4vlJG4yxk/видео.html
A simple video animation about how Mohamed was given ayat from Satan.
Good video, thanks! I appreciated the historic context and the touch on the controversy as well.
Appreciate it DipoM 😊
The quran does not permit killing just because of mockery or heresy, killing is allowed in law (when people kill others and punished) and war (and even war have rules) if you read surat el tawbah, you will see even if the polytheists ask for peace then we must lecture them and let them go.
It is funny how a lot of people like to read books made by people and take it for granted and while a book if purely read could change your life and how you look to it but yet do not give it a chance, it is really weird. I bet you most people who hate the quran never really read it, like really really read it.
Edit: and speaking about the video, even if rushdie is treated by injustice (Which he is), how can people decide what really happened? Just like Christianity, How did you know jesus is a son of god? No one really knows and even allah wrote that very same argument in the quran in surat el kahf about how people argue about jesus if he was a son of god or not, You can not know what really happened lol and if the quran is flawed then why does it teach such good lessons about life?
Yeah bro, the religion of peace for sure . 👍
@@600micsofacid Can you truly be peaceful without being capable of violence?
Great video. I’m really here for the longer form reviews! Have you read white teeth? It’s funny-the Muslim characters outraged over the satanic verses in that novel have no idea what’s in the book. Definitely a lot of truth in that.
A lot of prominent authors and public figures at the time came out to support Rushdie, but a lot made pretty massive fools out of themselves at the time, not standing up for him. And again in 2007 with the knighthood.
Obviously it's horrific with the fatwa and stuff. But completely understandable that people wouldn't support him. He's a troll. His book is only famous for the title. And your comment just sums that up. I mean.he spends his time largely obsessively writing opeds about how evil Muslims are..
People like him and Ayaan Hirsi Ali are often declared heroes by the right since they can say anything racist and get away with it. While the left often doesn't bother actually reading what they say (Neither does the right for that matter) and just see it as a free speech or feminism issue etc
Ayaan literally advocates for the mass deportation and complete ban on any Muslim in Europe. She doesn't believe moderate Muslims exist. But she's a "feminist free speech idol" ... bruh what?
Ex Muslim atheist here. I've never known a single extremist Muslim. It just wasn't a thing in my environment. But yeah my sweet parents are monsterious fifth column members trying to take over Europe and force force all women to wear Burqas. Never mind that my sister wears crop tops and mini dresses, that no one in my family.wears headscarf etc.
People like Rushdie and Ayaan have complexes and personal resentments. Ayaan biggest resentment is likely that she was mutilated under using religion as an excuse or justification, she insist that FGM is a Muslim thing. Eventhough no Muslims except Somali and Iraki Kurds practice female genital mutilation, no such thing exist in Islam. And it's a long standing tradition among many non Muslim African people.
"Lot of truth" From a fictional novel
I have read White Teeth, I finished it around February! 😊 It was phenomenal, still confused how on Earth it was a debut
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
@@godofchaoskhorne5043 Thank you for your response and opinion. Although I might not agree with your way of living, but I respect you for your honesty. I can only pray for God to guide you.
I find Iran and their cult more offensive to Islam than Rushdie,
I once worked with four shia who openly mocked Islam while claiming to be better Muslim than me, only god alone knows that knowledge not those hypocrites
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
@@abdirahmanidris290 Rushdie wrote a fictitious book, nothing he said in the book was about the “satanic verse” incident which is also fabricated, Rushdie used names which brought him the problems but he did not mention that incident
I read this book about 5 years ago and honestly it was too much of "big brain energy" for me. I didn't understand a lot of the references, but overall it still was a good story. Thank you for the refresher and the review. It was amazing as usual.
what is 'big brain energy'? enough idiocy derived from poor internet memes, just use the language normally.
@@LfunkeyA bruh, we’re in a comment section not in an english fucking classroom Calm down.
You need a quran for reference.
@@ajaydalaya2195 the quran is full of hate and violence must be banned in America.
@@LfunkeyA Or what?
Dear Muslims.. I just want to tell you that your Quran... disproves itself. You don't need to compare it to any other scripture and religion, just the Quran itself is sufficient:
It has a verse which states that if the Quran was from anyone other than Allah, you would find in it many contradictions and inconsistencies. Well... here comes the bad news:
You can find 3 verses in the Quran which state that Allah's words cannot ever be changed. And then you have another three verses saying Allah can abrogate and replace his own verses - thus CHANGING his eternal words as time goes by. Then you also have verses where one says All things (both Good and Evil) come from Allah, and then the very next verse saying Good is from Allah, Evil is from Ourselves.
Then you have verses which say Allah forgives ALL sins for how merciful he is... then you have verses mentioning sins which Allah will NEVER forgive (So he doesn't forgive ALL things). You have a passage stating Allah created the heavens and the earth in 6 days.... then you also have a passage stating Allah created the heavens and the earth in 8 days... I could go on, but I think you're getting the point...
It does have inconsistencies as much as you'd like to deny it - and they go to prove that the Quran is not from Allah - by the Quran's OWN admission..
Unfortunately, you're following a man-made book that is not from Allah, and has been tainted by human-error.
I don't think you understand what a contradiction is
Abrogation is NOT a human changing the word of God, god can most certainly abrogate verses
God also doesn't say that he can never forgive any sin of human, god states that you cannot be forgiven if you had not repented before you die
And as for your 3rd argument, god created evil but gave humans the choice to choose it or not, can you choose not to be evil? It would be dumb of you to day no.
@@superhydra8873 Actually I do understand what contradictions are. Contradictions are statements which basically cannot both be true. That's the simplest way of explaining it.
For example, if I say I love ALL pizza's, and in another statement I say I don't like a pineapple pizza, this is a contradiction, because it nullifies my statement of me liking all the pizza's (i.e. I don't like a specific one among them).
Same with the Quran.. you have a statement that Allah forgives ALL sins, and then you have a statement saying Allah forgiveth NOT the sin of joining other Gods with him, so clearly he doesn't forgive ALL sins, meaning these two statements are contradictory - i.e. they cannot both be true.
Next, abrogation: If God can abrogate and change his verses, then that means he doesn't have objective morality. If one day you say Thou shall not kill, and then the next you say kill the polytheists wherever you find them.. you are once again contradicting your teachings, and your moral stance regarding the killing of human beings is subjective. Once upon a time it was completely immoral, now it's still immoral BUT there are scenarios where it's ok. That's subjective morality 101.
What's there to stop Allah from delivering a new message saying incest, gambling, bestiality and theft is absolutely moral now? He could totally do that. _"Do you not know that Allah is over all things competent?"_
Not to mention that the Quran also says NO ONE can change his words either, which is a blatant contradiction - again.
10.64
There is no changing the Words of Allah - that is the Supreme Triumph.
(Except when Mohammad needs something I guess)
And on your final remark, Allah did create evil, but he did NOT give humans the choice to choose it. Allah predestines your entire life.
Proof:
Sahih Bukhari 4.54.430
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), the true and truly inspired said, "(The matter of the Creation of) a human being is put together in the womb of the mother in forty days, and then he becomes a clot of thick blood for a similar period, and then a piece of flesh for a similar period.
Then Allah sends an angel who is ordered to write four things.
He is ordered to write down his (i.e. the new creature's) DEEDS, his livelihood, his (date of) death, and WHETHER HE WILL BE BLESSED OR WRETCHED (in religion).
Muslims like to claim how this life is a "test"... well, how can you call it a test when your answers were predetermined before you even came out of your mother's womb?
@@IvanSensei88 Allah(swt) gave humans free will. Allah(swt) is all-knowing but what is predetermined works in harmony with free will. For example, if an illness is pre determined, the test will be if you keep your faith through hardship and illness. Allah(swt) knows everything but he has given humans free will out of mercy
Free Will ,, is just something religious people make up as a theory for why fake gods do nothing. Dinosaur fossils alone prove the bible is nothing but a fairytale
Excellent video 👌I remember being drawn to this book as a teen on my friend's bookshelf due to the title and then hearing about how he had to hide etc but never knew what the book was actually about. I will definitely be trying some Rushdie, probably start with Midnight's Children ☺
And you know how much I love Midnights Children 😊
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
Any religion that resorts to violence shows the weakness of that religion, thus the need of that violence to silence the truth.
Historically, they all have.
surah 9v111 kill and get kill for allah in the quran. this book must be banned in America.
@@buridah328 Did Jesus say to fight all those who don't believe in him and that non believers should pay a protection tax?
Did Jesus curse all those who didn't believe in him to the fire of Hell and that they are the worst of creatures?
Allah sure did in Quran 9:29, 98:6
Jesus simply told his disciples that if no one welcomes you, dust off your sandals and proceed to the next village.
That's the big difference between Islam and true Christianity.
One of violence and terror and the other of love for your neighbor even if they are your enemies.
Jesus said, " But I tell you,. love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you".
Matthew 5:44
@@jeanclaudepierrot2971 red 🐟
@@buridah328 WiTH is red fish?
Thank you, a beautiful, thoughtful engagement with the words is exactly the right answer to violent acts.
Thanks Jzy 😊 appreciate the kind words
Salman Rushdie is the beacon of rationalitism. I'm glad I had the good fortune of reading Midnight's Children & Haroun. Tried to read The Satanic Verses a couple of times but didn't go past the opening chapter. Now as a conscientious and deliberate protest to the fundamentalist ideologies I will read the book, after I finished the current one (Notes From The Underground). Mad respect to the grand old man of Indian English literature for fighting it out for so long and never giving up. Recover soon sirji, please come and say 'Sab kuch tick tock hai.' Also sending a huge thank you to you (Mr. Ginger-beard man, sorry don't know your name) for this timely video. I'm sure Sir Rushdie would appreciate this support. - One ardent fan from the maestro's own city, Mumbai.
Calling bilal a black monster… hmm very rational… just another product of English orientalist In India
Bro rushdie is an actual dumbass taking these "satanic verses" out of context.
I have the book in my house, i was a bit scared of the title, but upon realising not so, i am a bit more open to it, at least to understand it better
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
Actually the muslims are trying to murder him because there is some hidden truth in his book. Satanic verses do exist in the quran & hadith. Muhammad revealed verses from the devil to the people of Arabia.
Compiled sources in this video
ruclips.net/video/KYtbVN-Ft3I/видео.html
I have made this book as my Quran. Reading it gives me peace.
😂 it helped me leave the cult. It’s my new found religion
@@89nsalem we dont need u
@@89nsalem Good, someone else just read the Quran and replaced you. Enjoy this fleeting world.
@@fallasleep9472its even more ironic with the current situation in Gaza
@@panduvandal yeah, even more people are learning about Islam bc of the strong faith of the Palestinians 💪
They still complain about islamaphobia....
Bro who would not be scared of murders
I have severe phobia and fear from Islam and Muslims being ex muslim myself I have nightmares of being murdered In the Quran it literally says to kill apostate like me
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
the quran is full of hate and violence. must be banned in America.
Hindu of course obsessed with Islam again. Islam will prevail whether you like it or you don't.
It’s ridiculous that in 2022 authors are still scared for their lives cus religious clerks can’t respond with reason
As Gabriel and his friend falls down from the bursting aeroplane and turn in to Satanist and antagonist. Soon Salman when returns from near death experience he will turn into someone angelical ?
Read the Novel..Full of bullshit...He knew how to make the novel controversial by dragging one particular religion into it to gain popularity through controversy.... Desperately attempt to gain attention and he was quite successful in it...
I had listened to The Satanic Verses as a book on tape months ago. It was unlike any other work of fiction I have read or listened to. Salman's mind is on a whole other plane of existence. His work mesmerized me. It's astounding how many Muslims think their interpretation of the Quran, an archaic, contradictory text; makes Salman a "blasphemer" worthy of a fatwa on his life. (I have also listened to The Quran as a book on tape, so I have heard the book that was written by people and makes divine claims.) Too many Muslims are happy about what happened to Salman. Luckily, his books are selling like hotcakes. I purchased several of his books. My husband and I watched Midnight's Children last night. Hopefully Salman will be able to recover and live his life to full capacity. The secular world cannot cower in the face of Islamic extremism, no matter how many young Muslims are anti LGB, mysogynistic, or violent.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
We don't care about your secularism. It is rather the secular countries that are invading countries in the middle east, africa and south east asia to push their ideology with violent means.
I just read the first chapter after your other video. The creative manipulation of syntax is so enjoyable. Looking forward to spending more time with it.
I’ve been interested in this book for a long time. One of those books that sits on my tbr than on my read list. CosmicSkeptic if you know him has mentioned the controversy on the author but more so on the question of whether Islam is a religion of peace. Great review.
Do you know the title of the video by CosmicSkeptic? A
I'm never trusting that guy with anything he says after that interview with Craig Lane.
It does show how appalling some people are. No Christian wanted to murder Monty Python for ‘The life of Brian.’ I agree totally with the incredibly astute Christopher Hitchens on his comments about some ideology of Islam.
Complicated story. I have read some Rushdie books but I have never finished one of them. The fatwa only promoted this book in a very big way that otherwise wouldn’t have been read much at all, or only by a small minority which is probably why Rushdie underestimated the response.
Rushdie is a complex author and his writing is not for everyone. What books of his have you tried? 😊
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
My friends, Rushdie didn't make up the satanic verses, in fact anyone can check this information for himself, and you can read this from the most trusted Islamic sources. Here are 2 references among many: Tafsir al-Jalalayn on Qur'an 22:52 and Tafsir Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi on Qur'an 22:52.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
The story has been disproved by islamic scholars
The most trusted islamic sources do not report this story
@Abdirahman Idris Can any of the modern Muslim scholars be greater than Al-Jalalayn? Here's the whole story:
Tafsir al-Jalalayn on Qur'an 22:52
{ وما أرسلنا من قبلك من رسول ولا نبي إلا إذا تمنى ألقى الشيطان في أمنيته فينسخ الله ما
يلقي الشيطان ثم يحكم الله آياته والله عليم حكيم }
"And We did not send before you any messenger rasul - this is a prophet who has been commanded to deliver a Message - or prophet nabi - one who has not been commanded to deliver anything - but that when he recited the scripture Satan cast into his recitation what is not from the Qur'an but which those to whom he the prophet had been sent would find pleasing. The Prophet s had during an assembly of the men of Quraysh after reciting the following verses from surat al-Najm. Have you considered Lät and 'Uzzā? And Manāt the third one? 5319-20 added as a result of Satan casting them onto his tongue without his the Prophet's being aware of it the following words those are the high-flying cranes al-gharāniq al-'ulā and indeed their intercession is to be hoped for and so they the men of Quraysh were thereby delighted. Gabriel however later informed him the Prophet of this that Satan had cast onto his tongue and he was grieved by it; but was subsequently comforted with this following verse that he might be reassured of God's pleasure thereat God abrogates nullifies whatever Satan had cast then God confirms His revelations"
So, according to this, Muhammad committed the unforgivable sin, which is Shirk (to assign associates to Allah), and he should have been stoned. However, he got away with it. I guess it is halal if he does it. By denying the whole story, are you somehow ashamed of your prophet?
@@egosum7Bukari and Muslim, the two most reliable hadith narrators do not report this story
I am an apostate from Islam from India
The book is meh, a bunch of people that did not read it heard about it and freaked the fuck out. There is nothing inherently offensive in the book or interesting in that matter. I highly encourage people to read it, not because it is a good read but because it is important for you to know where the problem is coming from. And for most part people were ignoring it. I was shocked when I heard the news on stabbing given that Rushdie have been having public appearances for about a decade now. It is a sad day for culture and society to see an author is attacked like this.
Thank you for this wonderful review.I bought The Satanic Verses ,in a beautiful hardcover version, about a year ago.,and just never got around to reading it......Definitely going to start it now.🙏🙏
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
Just read this book. Its amazing! Thanks for covering it.
The violent response to this book could be a valid plot line in the book itself - it completely proves the point of the religious apostasy themes Rushdie illustrated.
Peace be upon prophet Muhammed.
Muslims are made of patience.
And wait as we wait.
and yes! MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN, one of the best books ever written. The language, the visions, the characters - amazing read.
Imagine shanking someone because you feel like your beliefs have been insulted. It's the religious equivalent of buying a convertible to compensate for ones tiny winkle.
All this has done is make more people want to read it, and rightly so
Its not insult. But about reality of Mohamed man made religion. Some ex moslem made video animation about satanic verses. ruclips.net/video/5U4vlJG4yxk/видео.html
"your beliefs have been insulted" That is what the media say, but the truth is deeper than that. It is their divine law (sharia) that commands such acts, and promises eternal rewards to those who carry them out. That is why criticism of the cult founder is a capital offence in many cult majority countries. That is why Asia Bibi was sentenced to death.
@@toddbeamer6131 i live in islamic country. They can easily mock Christianity jews Hindu Zoroastrian, yet if u reply them with logic, they will punish you with the blasphemy law. So many priest that been jailed here because of blasphemy law.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
@@cohendarwin5365 and what do you think would have happened in christian empires. Galileo was imprisoned by the Catholic Church
One of the greatest books ever written.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
Salman Rushdie, was right about the book he released, and the lecture he would've given that day. He doesn't favor any religion though but he doesn't like the evil aspects in every religion. In the case of radicalism and fundamentalism he was right about Islam. The religion of Islam has no possibility of having peace or making peaceful dialogue with non-muslims or apostates.
The book Mein Kampf is banned in most countries for promoting hate
its very important to read or have the right to read whatever you want , if you don't agree with it that is fine but your allowed to read or write anything you want .......except Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler , that book is banned due to hate speech , currently Mein Kampt is illegal in most nations and I think it should be banned , books that promote hate speech , disinformation and target a particular religion should be banned and people that promote these books should either be deported from this country or banned from entry
I read a few books by salman rushdie , frankly his not a very good writer , his not very educated and his writing isn't that good , its not very coherent or eloquent in terms of writing books and most people probably don't even read his books , frankly I don't think writing is his strong suit , the first time I read his book I read a few pages and laughed and throw the book in the garbage , , these are the kinds of books the guy is famous forn , the boks are a total joke , but I respect his right to free speech , we should all defend the right to free speech even if it means banning books that promote hate speech
I still believe that salman rushide should be deported from this country for engaging in activity that promotes prejudice and hate towards minority groups here in the United States , although I wish him well , the kind of hate that salman rusdie promotes has no place in a academic debate
The hate and disinformation by salman rushdie is a reminder that we must never appease those who wish to deprive us of our unity and our freedom to worship or not worship a god
I continue to believe that salman rusdie should be deported from this country for engaging in hate speech , he is a bigot and a hate preacher
Thanks surah 9v111 kill and get kill for allah. in the quran.
It has a possibility of having a dialogue with people who are not trying to change Islam or bomb people for their religion. Furthermore, yes indeed there is no dialogue with an apostate. That's like saying to a Jew let's have a peaceful dialogue with a Nazi who killed your entire family.
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
This book isn't sold in India. There is a ban on it in this country.
I've read Rushdie's _Shame,_ _Midnight's Children,_ _The Moor's Last Sigh,_ _Fury,_ _Shalimar the Clown,_ and _Haroun and the Sea of Stories._
Although he is undoubtedly one of the greatest writers of the modern era, I've never really liked the genre of magical realism.
Indian Muslims talk about secularism and lobby to ban books than criticize muhhamad glad truth about sahih hadiths and quran is openly spoken times are changing how Muslims use leftist to achieve their goal.
Thanks for the review! Definitley off my list now... Sounds like something Nietzsche wrote.. don't ask why because I don't know why 😂
Salman Rushdie talked about people like Ayatollah in his book, not muhammad, hardcore fundamentalist who misuse god. And his behavior just proved Rushdie's point.
The book is a bestseller all over again.
It could be said that people create their God in their own image: violent, vengeful, bloodthirsty people create and follow a violent, vengeful, bloodthirsty God.
Satanic verses is a masterpiece 💖
14:24 crazy that your voice didn’t change over the years, just the audio quality
I will not be surprised if we come to know the attacker had not even bought the book.
No book or knowledge should be banned. Facts are facts and Truth remains to be Truth no matter how much it is shunned by the majority.
People need to think and free themselves of fear. There is no other way of deepening human understanding.
Very good comentary and helpful! Just want to note that it wasent Aisha’s mom that had cancer. On the contrary one of the things mentioned about the woman (Mishal) that had cancer is she had no children but really wished for them
I wanted to read some Rushdie even before this weekend. I was going to start with midnight's children as I am told Satanic Verses is full on majical realisn and I have only just started getting into the genre.. Where do you suggest I should start?
I was 12 when the fatwa was decreed I remember it so vividly
Both of those are full on Magical Realism, so go wild 😂 Just enjoy it
I recommend starting with Shame or The Moor's Last Sigh than those two. The magical realism in those are way toned down than his two other magnum opuses. Haroun's Sea of Stories is also good!
@@blue---monday Haroun is amazing!!
@@blue---monday Thanks for the advice. I think I will start with Shame as now you come to mention it I seem to remember hearing or reading somewhere Shame is a good place to start.
What a great novel. I aim to read it again this year.
Why would anyone but a blasphemer think that his god could be hurt by whatever words are said about or in relation to that god?
Time for a reread
I'm not into islam but I've always thought that their obsession over mohammed was on verge of heresy
They are trying to hide the fact that muhammad actually did reveal satanic verses from the devil to the people of arabia. Its written in islamic texts both quran & hadith.
Compiled sources
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you do realise the quran talks about moses more than mohammed?
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
I think the Bible is the most controversial book, in addition to being the best seller of all time. It has been so thoroughly critiqued and studied for centuries.
Gawd bless Murica
Sounds like an accomplished piece of literature...despite the title. The blowback is tragic on too many levels to wrap my head around. Thank you for taking this on as it is pretty delicate
I suppose someone had to do it 😂 and the Rushdie fanboi I am had to be the best person 😆
@P A are you truly claiming that islam is exceptional in being used to incite violence and hate?
It's not about religion or lack thereof.
It's about empathy. It's about dehumanising others to the point where you start believing it's ok to make or let them suffer.
It's about demonization.
It doesn't matter whether someone is a muslim, a transwomen, a right-wing gun nut or buddha himself.
It matters if you are willing to see other people- strangers, neighbors you are angry with, ... as human.
It matters if you are willing to talk to them, and even more important,
_Listen to them_.
@P A it is delicate when intolerance is ramping up from trolling others for their beliefs to bloodshed
I was a big fan of John le Carre but I was aghast when he sided with the religious lunatics and said Rushdie deserved everything that was happening to him.
It's ironic that I've never managed to read to the 100th page of anything by Salman Rushdie yet I absolutely support his right to publish whatever he chooses.
I've read everything Le Carre ever wrote but I totally disagree with his condemnation of Rushdie, his fellow professional author.
The sad thing for me is that Prophet Mohmmed forgave people who were violent against him - who abused him and his family. And we Muslims can't tolerate a book - which the majority of us haven't even read. This is hysteria and not "defending the religion". I remember reading this book may years ago because it was banned - I didn't like it and felt that it would would have died out over time as most things do. With the attack now I am going to read it again! And I am going to pass it on to all my family and friends! Because this is not what we stand for! I feel that the only way we can grow is to advocate for this book and others like this to exist. Even if we dont like it - and even if we are offended (though most people would have to read it to be offended IMO)
Thank you for the video btw. I realized I didn't say that (though I am not sure I understood what the books is about - but I like the summary you took from it. It did make me interested it it).
I just learned about this man today. Sad that he was stabbed by a incompetent person but he's alive, crazy!
Rushdie as an author is great but deep in his soul he only knew after the book was published that he had made a mistake to put religion in there by that time the death squad was on his back ..I think if he could take back time it would be different..he as an author without doubt is one of the best in that sphere..
Brilliant video, I love this book and Midnight’s Children
I just followed your summary. Which part of it was offensive?
Basically the book refers Muhammad (or called Mahoun in novel) receive one of the Quranic verses from the devil not God/ Allah, which was the title reffering to. While Mecca (a holy city in Islam) was called Jahiliyah (term used by muslims as pre-islamic Arabia that still worship Pagan Gods) and contains a brothel filled with prostitutes that shared the same names with Muhammad’s wives.
Religion of peace 😂😂😂
Religion of piss
It's important to understand why Muslims are so offended. Author Ian McEwan pointed out: _“People who are utterly secure in their God should be above taking physical revenge when offended. Perhaps the book-burners and placard-wavers were, paradoxically, troubled by the first gremlins of doubt.”_ And that *doubt* is the source of the Muslim outrage.
*The reason the book offends Muslims* is because they know the verses were originally in the Qur'an (See book _Before Orthodoxy: The Satanic Verses in Early Islam_ by Shahab Ahmed) and the doubt is deep in their subconscious minds that it _wasn't_ Satan who duped M and inserted it but that it was indeed M himself that put it in as he was trying a compromise with the Meccans to convert them. It didn't work and so the verses were removed with the claimed about Satan. After all, how likely could the prophet be duped like this when the Qur'an itself says that Allah protects it? And how many other verses then could be Satan's? The thought that's hidden deep in probably every Muslim's mind, that this book arouses, is that very possibly M was a _fraud._
Islam ( and his prophet) has to accept criticism! It is a just a political and social ideology mixed with a religious aspect.
@@beretrandr878 Problem is Islam is a very dangerous political ideology/cult-of-M. Never forget that Muhammad, per Qur'an the perfect model for Muslims, ordered his critics, even poets, assassinated.
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Can I somehow buy a hardcopy of this book in India (or import it)?
Thank you. I haven’t read this book and you’ve provided an excellent summary
Appreciate it mate 😊
The Satanic Verses wasn't even insulting Islam, it's talking about Indian muslim culture, 😂😂😂 can't believe it was a controversey.
Great video!
Mohamed was not the nicest of guys anyway so I don’t get why they were pissed😂
I say as Hindu to Muslim even if my life is threatened i say muhhamad is one guy will even make bhudda take up the sword.
I got the original American edition when it came out because I knew it was of historical importance, not that I was ever seriously interested in reading it. Everyone I know who's read it says it's a big bore so don't regret that choice. But DO love the art on the dust cover!
Very informative. All religions are frictional & man-made and this novel also focus on this subject.
That's the best comment yet.
i need to get to some rushdie asap
great review as alwayss
Just ordered my copy.
I hope you enjoy 😊
His attacker gave up his life actually achieved the opposite of his intentions.
Why is the title " Satanic Verses" if it is not maliciously intended n its just 30 pages about the verse
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
Fantastic video!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks Alana ♥️
How can this be offensive when the satanic verses are found in the Quran? Is Muhammad not the one who received the satanic verses?
You really have to take a hard look at Ch Najam and not be misled by islamophobe Rushdie-loving ignorants. The prophet was reading the Sura where Allah mentioned and disclosed the Meccan polytheists gods/goddesses that they worshipped besides Allah. They took these gods/goddesses as intermediaries ( like the christians worship the saints) At the point where they fell into prosternation was because they were overcome with emotion at the recitation of the prophet. There is no such thing as satanic verses in islam or Quran. It is an invention by William Muir and missionaries.
@@hassamneetoo956 what if I show you that Muhammad recited verses from satan? Do you think I haven’t researched about this topic, you’re sources and scholars said he did so.
So stop lying 🤥
@@hassamneetoo956 Better to read again your quran.
@@beretrandr878 We know our Qur'an you imbecile.
The verses do not exist in the quran.
The Monty Python actors I imagine were/are viewed as similar comparisons to Salman.
I recently watched “The Life of Brian” which had me in hysteric stitches …but I can imagine it pissed a lot of people off in the late 1970’s upon its release??
All religious scriptures for ALL religions could do with an update.. similar to software .. keep it relevant to the ever changing (fast paced) modern day.
For example :
The Church of England are now discussing involving the LGBT community into their following.
They need to keep their members and therefore are discussing about accommodating various communities to allow “acceptance”
Religion is all very tribal IMHO…and the first rule is to protect your tribe
The tribe discussion can be extended well beyond religion
Salman and the publishers probably didn’t have an incline of what the outcome of publishing that book would be back in 1988
The modern day people of the world especially in the West should be more enlightened of the potential consequences should they offend certain subjects.
The editors at Charlie Ebdo would have known that their might piss some people off… sadly it took their lives.
Bottom line - we need an alien invasion that will bring all these religions together to help defend the human race.
From where did you bought this version of the book ?
It’s the Vintage Rushdie Collection - I usually find them in Waterstones. Quite accessible in the UK
@@KDbooks they are pretty versions. I currently have two with myself. Shame and Midnight's Children
Salmon is right ,Muslim religion neve talked or never will take people to heaven ,take to hell,
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
My copy is underway and I am looking forward to it
The story doesn't make sense. Prophet muhammad pbuh read the whole surah at the incident which is noted in sahih hadith. The surah contains verses that condemm the idols so it makes no logical sense for the satanic verses to exist. Why would the prophet pbuh praise the idols and then seconds later condemm them?. Its a fabricated story with a missing chain in narration
I would rather read Chinua Achebe's things fall apart than satanic verses
Why listen to a guy that can barely write and read ? Iran religious leader is only there as an act of protest. I just ordered the book.
I don't know about this man, I must get the book this week and order for our library
I don't think what happened here is right. Mudering someone for disrespecting your belief to me makes no sense.
Never did We send a Messenger or a Prophet before you, but; when he did recite the revelation or narrated or spoke, Shaitân (Satan) threw (some falsehood) in it. But Allâh abolishes that which Shaitân (Satan) throws in. Then Allâh establishes His Revelations. Quran: 22-52
This incident is happening because of Quran, plzz read (Quran 5:33)