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Is Islam A Religion of Peace In what is sure to be her most controversial book to date, Ayaan Hirsi Ali makes a powerful case that a religious Reformation is the only way to end the terrorism, sectarian warfare, and repression of women and minorities that each year claim thousands of lives throughout the Muslim world With bracing candor, the brilliant, charismatic, and uncompromising author of the bestselling Infidel and Nomad argues that it is foolish to insist, as our leaders habitually do, that the violent acts of Islamic extremists can be divorced from the religious doctrine that inspires them Instead we must confront the fact that they are driven by a political ideology embedded in Islam itself.Today, Hirsi Ali argues, the world s 1.6 billion Muslims can be divided into a minority of extremists, a majority of observant but peaceable Muslims, and a few dissidents who risk their lives by questioning their own religion But there is only one Islam, and as Hirsi Ali shows, there is no denying that some of its key teachings not least the duty to wage holy war inspire violence not just in the Muslim world but in the West as well.For centuries it has seemed that Islam is immune to historical change But Hirsi Ali is surprisingly optimistic She has come to believe that a Muslim Reformation a revision of Islamic doctrine aimed at reconciling the religion with modernity is at hand, and may even already have begun.Partly in response to the barbaric atrocities of Islamic State and Boko Haram, Muslims around the world have at last begun to speak out for religious reform Meanwhile, events in the West, such as the shocking Charlie Hebdo massacre, have forced Western liberals to recognize that political Islam poses a mortal threat to free speech Yet neither Muslim reformers nor Western liberals have so far been able to articulate a coherent program for a Muslim Reformation.This is where Heretic comes in Boldly challenging centuries of theological orthodoxy, Ayaan Hirsi Ali proposes five key amendments to Islamic doctrine that Muslims must make if they are to bring their religion out of the seventh century and into the twenty first She also calls upon the Western world to end its appeasement of radical Islamists and to drop the bogus argument that those who stand up to them are guilty of Islamophobia It is the Muslim reformers who need our backing, she argues, not the opponents of free speech.Interweaving her own experiences, historical analogies, and powerful examples from contemporary Muslim societies and cultures, Heretic is not so much a call to arms as a passionate plea for peaceful change and a new era of global tolerance As jihadists kill thousands, from Nigeria to Syria to Pakistan, this book offers an answer to what is fast becoming the world s number one problem. Read Heretic – kino-fada.fr With a love of both journalism and academia, I have very strong respect for the institution of the dissemination of information to the public As such, I take works that seek to contribute to public discourse fairly seriously Theserious the topic and theencompassing the point being posited, thedemanding I tend to be regarding the robustness of the argument being put forth Ayaan Hirsi Ali puts forth very serious negative accusations regarding the faith of over a billion people With a love of both journalism and academia, I have very strong respect for the institution of the dissemination of information to the public As such, I take works that seek to contribute to public discourse fairly seriously Theserious the topic and theencompassing the point being posited, thedemanding I tend to be regarding the robustness of the argument being put forth Ayaan Hirsi Ali puts forth very serious negative accusations re...Best to start with Infidel as Ali s backstory is incredible, and solidifies her quest for reformation The subject of Islam is one I thought I knew at least a little about Now I feel I have the whole picture I can t say enough good things about this book, and highly recommend Full review to follow.This is another striking book by Ayaan Hirsi Ali that pulls no punches on the connection between terrorism and Islam The book is logical and the author s points are well thought out.She divides the Islamic people into three distinct categories 1 The Medina Muslims These are the fundamentalists who want sharia, jihad They believe in a strict interpretation of the Quran This is the group...Heretic Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now is the first book I have read by Ayaan Hirsi Ali I did a little background research and I believe this brave woman is an important voice in world affairs The tone of the book is calm and factual, yet urgent and unflinching in the face of unpleasant truth I would recommend it to anyone over the age of 13 who lives on Planet Earth in the 21st century.Heretic is an appeal for a sane realistic response to the rising tide of violent jihad that is currentl Heretic Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now is the first book I have read by Ayaan Hirsi Ali I did a little background research and I believe this brave woman is an important voice in world affairs The tone of the book is calm and factual, yet urgent and unflinching in the face of unpleasant truth I would recommend it to anyone over the age of 13 who lives on Planet Earth in the 21st century.Heretic is an appeal for a sane realistic response to the rising tide of violent jihad that is currently destroying the lives of millions living under the domination of what the media calls Radical Isl...This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers To view it, click here A review of Heretic is unavoidably political Readers who think Ali should not be allowed to speak or write will not approve of this review If so, stop reading here.Ayaan Hirsi Ali is courageous She is a global thought leader, on par with Martin Luther, whom she cites, or Abraham Lincoln, or Martin Luther King She advocates nothing less than the reformation but note peaceful reformation not violent overthrow of Islam in a thorough going process of support for reformers, similar to the Wes A review of Heretic is unavoidably political Readers who think Ali should not be allowed to speak or write will not approve of this review If so, stop reading here.Ayaan Hirsi Ali is courageous She is a global thought leader, on par with Martin Luther, whom she cites, or Abraham Lincoln, or Martin Luther King She advocates nothing less than the reformation but note peaceful reformation not violent overthrow of Islam in a thorough going process of support for reformers, similar to the West s winning of the Cold War She outlines as...Wow Talk about thought provoking I have to be honest This book got methan a little worried It actually scared me Most of it was stuff that I was already aware of, but given the urgency of the situation in the world today, it definitely got me concerned to say the least This book should be mandatory reading It does not tear down Islam It s actually a call for reformation Her argument is incredibly insightful and supported by detailed evidence Ayaan s two previous books were mainly Wow Talk about thought provoking I have to be honest This book got methan a little worried It actually scared me Most of it was stuff that I was already aware of, but given the urgency of the situation in the world today, it definitely got me concerned to say the least This book should be mandatory reading It does not tear down Islam It s actually a call for reformation Her argument is incredibly insightful and supported by detailed evidence Ayaan s two previous books were mainly autobiographical This one is stronger People are not going to like what I say next, but I ll say it anyway Personally, I don t believe that anyone is truly qualified to say much about Islam today unless they have read her books There were many quotes that I loved I ll share just one of them here You who call yourselves liberals must understand that it is your way of life that is under threat Withdraw my right to speak freely, and you jeopardize your own in the future...I thought this was excellent Using a distinctly different tone to her earlier works and public appearances, Ali makes a point of being balanced and level, supporting her arguments with thorough research and evidence Heretic is articulate, rational and refreshing to read Her aim is not to insult or disprove Islam it is a call to ensure Islam s peaceful survival through 5 distinct amendments to Islamic thought theology.Many are bound to take issue with what it says and be offended Honestl I thought this was excellent Using a distinctly different tone to her earlier works and public appearances, Ali makes a point of being balanced and level, supporting her arguments with thorough research and evidence Heretic is articulate, rational and refreshing to read Her aim is not to insult or disprove Islam it is a call to ensure Islam s peaceful survival through 5 distinct amendments to Islamic thought theology.Many are bound to take issue with what it says and be offended Honestly, though, if you consider the text alone this would be far from warranted the book is politely phrased, she is clear in her agenda, and she does not raise irrelevant ...In The End of Faith, Sam Harris looked at the 9 11 terrorists who said they wanted to achieve paradise by killing themselves in the name of Islam, and advanced the crazy idea that maybe we should seriously consider the idea that maybe they actually believed what they said, and killed themselves to get to paradise, with the 72 virgins and all the rest.In Heretic, Ayaan Hirsi Ali does something very similar We in the west, and especially we liberal thinkers, human rights advocates, and we who abh In The End of Faith, Sam Harris looked at the 9 11 terrorists who said they wanted to achieve paradise by killing themselves in the name of Islam, and advanced the crazy idea that maybe we should seriously consider the idea that maybe they actually believed what they said, and killed themselves to get to paradise, with the 72 virgins and all the rest.In Heretic, Ayaan Hirsi Ali does something very similar We in the west, and especially we liberal thinkers, human rights advocates, and we who abhor racism and bigotry and try to get along with everyone, tend to think that yes, we re all basically the same we want a comfortable life for ourselves and our children, we want a new iPhone or a better job And while we practice different faiths and traditions, it s all basically the same thing with different names.Hirsi Ali argues that no, there are significant differences between Islam as it is practiced in places like Saudi Arabia and Pa...I think this is the most important non fiction book I ve read in a long time, and it s especially relevant considering recent religion inspired violence I am a liberal but Ayaan Hirsi Ali makes a convincing argument about how liberalism and p...Ayaan Hirsi Ali What is the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing that name Controversy Criticism Harsh criticism If so, good.Ayaan Hirsi Ali is one of the bravest and most courageous critics of Islam and other system of beliefs out there Her criticism is constructive and fair Heretic proves that point perfectly Ali explains what Islam needs so violence, war and terror will stop within the Muslim community And she delivers full blown arguments like cherishing life BEFORE a Ayaan Hirsi Ali What is the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing that name Controv...

Heretic
  • English
  • 23 November 2018
  • ebook
  • 288 pages
  • 006233395X
  • Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  • Heretic