Why I Am Not a Muslim | 
| Author: Ibn Warraq
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Category: Book
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Pages: 428
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 1591020115
Dewey Decimal Number: 297
EAN: 9781591020110
ASIN: 1591020115
Publication Date: March 2003
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Product Description
Those who practice the Muslim faith have resisted examinations of their religion. They are extremely guarded about their religion, and what they consider blasphemous acts by sceptical Muslims and non-Muslims alike has only served to pique the world's curiosity. This critical examination reveals an unflattering picture of the faith and its practitioners. Nevertheless, it is the truth, something that has either been deliberately concealed by modern scholars or buried in obscure journals accessible only to a select few.
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 Please don't ban this book November 18, 2008
It is typical of Muslims to want to ban just about everything they disagree with instead of having a rational discusion on the merits of what is being said. This is because they do not value democracy, human rights and are mysoginistic, homophobic and think everything they do is correct because their religion tells them it is so. Personally I think the book to ban is the Koran as it clearly steals ideas from Christianity and the Jewish religion. It is no more the word of god than anything I write and promotes anti semitism and hatred of anyone who is not a Muslim
Have a nice day !
Not everyone could write such a courageous book October 31, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Those who criticize this so-called "religion of peace" are proven right by the violence their criticism evokes. The world's most intolerant religion perceives any slight, or perceived slight, as a crime punishable by death. With this in mind, it is very hard, in some cases a death wish, for someone to stand up and point out the wrongs of extreme Islam, and Ibn Warraq has done just that. The extremism will spread like a cancer until people such as the author are courageous enough to expose it. It is the only way to maintain freedom and democracy. Yes, this may be an extreme view, but look at the facts. By threatening to hurt us, extreme Muslims have us right where they want us: cowed and kowtowing to them.
 Please Ban This Book October 13, 2008
1 out of 15 found this review helpful
Kindly please Ban this Book as it touches negative religious sentiments as it portrays the wrong way of Islam and religions close to Islam like Christianity and Judaism that have close but not exact creeds.
IBN WARRAQ IS GOD August 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This man is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, incredible! Offering a plethora of information, not only his opinion but countless others' as well as history from I cant even recall how many sources.
**College Level Reading** don't waste your money if your not on the higher end of the grammatical totem poll and have at least a fair knowledge of common Islamic phrases and Arabic.
OVERALL BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!
Breading Bigotry July 30, 2008
3 out of 12 found this review helpful
I am a Muslim. Take it as you will when reading the following.
I've been studying Islam since the age of 10. I am now 24, and have still continued my pursuit in obtaining knowledge in Islamic theology, methodology, etc. Even so, I still find myself interested in reading books such as these, simply because my curiosity intrigues me to listen to the other side.
Yes, "the other side", as I am not convinced Ibn Warraq actually knows the religion he claims to have once been a part of. Indeed, after reading his book I was baffled at how it has sold so many copies. Then it struck me: Ibn Warraq does a phenomenal job and redefining Islam, and feeding it to his innocent audience, who without knowing, eats it up. It is not the audiences fault that the author is telling you "Boogieman: Islam Edition". How are they to know?
What do I mean by this? Imagine if you were interested in buying a Hondo, but had never owned a Japanese car in the past. I offered you a book called, "Why I would never own a Japanese car", and as such, claimed I was once a prominent investor in Honda Motors. Throughout the book, I would paint my audience a picture of children in sweat shops, building these cars by hand. On top of that I would use auto-junkie vocabulary to under-sell the car.
How likely would you believe me? Well... I guess that depends whether or not you realize that sweat shops are predominantly found in China, not Japan ;)
This book is not for those looking to educate themselves on Islam. This is a book for those who need a reason to hate someone who is not like them.
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