19 Best Anti Islam Books (2023 Update)

In exposing the war against islam, ilia rashad muhammad has returned with another anticipated publication-this time he's revealing and exposing the powerful culprits and groups most responsible for the centuries-long attacks against blacks and muslims, as well as those behind today's infamous "war on terror." muhammad's research and analyses further expose the conspiracies and culprits behind the orchestrated rise of islamophobia, while offering viable solutions stemming from the honorable elijah muhammad's frequently-overlooked program. following after his teacher, the honorable minister louis farrakhan, ilia rashad muhammad is sure to upset some very powerful groups with the unimpeachable evidence he brings to this discourse. seeking to combat the propaganda that breeds the ignorance and unjustified hatred of muslims, this book aims to prevent and avert the unwarranted killing of blacks, muslims, and disadvantaged populations that the west has antagonistically victimized for centuries, especially in the post 9/11 era. these wars and atrocities won't end unless the real perpetrators are exposed and brought to justice. hence, the research and empirical data that muhammad documents becomes necessary for this process to take place. educators, students, leaders, and concerned citizens would be remiss not to consider its contents.

Muhammad: a frank look at his influential (and violent) life and teachings – in the truth about muhammad, new york times bestselling author and islam expert robert spencer offers an honest and telling portrait of the founder of islam-perhaps the first such portrait in half a century-unbounded by fear and political correctness, unflinching, and willing to face the hard facts about muhammad's life that continue to affect our world today. – from muhammad's first "revelation" from allah (which filled him with terror that he was demonpossessed) to his deathbed (from which he called down curses upon jews and christians), it's all here-told with extensive documentation from the sources that muslims themselves consider most reliable about muhammad. – spencer details muhammad's development from a preacher of hellfire and damnation into a political and military leader who expanded his rule by force of arms, promising his warriors luridly physical delights in paradise if they were killed in his cause. he explains how the qur'an's teaching on warfare against unbelievers developed-with constant war to establish the hegemony of islamic law as the last stage. – spencer also gives the truth about muhammad's convenient "revelations" justifying his own licentiousness; his joy in the brutal murders of his enemies; and above all, his clear marching orders to his followers to convert non-muslims to islam-or force them to live as inferiors under islamic rule. – in the truth about muhammad, you'll learn- the truth about muhammad's multiple marriages (including one to a nine-year-old) – how muhammad set legal standards that make it virtually impossible to prove rape in islamic countries – how muhammad's example justifies jihad and terrorism – the real "satanic verses" incident (not the salman rushdie version) that remains a scandal to muslims – how muhammad's faulty knowledge of judaism and christianity has influenced islamic theology–and colored muslim relations with jews and christians to this day. – recognizing the true nature of islam, spencer argues, is essential for judging the prospects for largescale islamic reform, the effective prosecution of the war on terror, the democracy project in afghanistan and iraq, and immigration and border control to protect the united states from terrorism. – all of which makes it crucial for every citizen (and policymaker) who loves freedom to read and ponder the truth about muhammad

"sharia, an arabic word meaning "the right path," refers to traditional islamic law. the sharia comes from the koran, the sacred book of islam, which muslims consider the actual word of god. the sharia also stems from the prophet muhammad's teachings and interpretations of those teachings by certain muslim legal scholars. muslims believe that allah (god) revealed his true will to muhammad, who then passed on allah's commands to humans in the koran. since the sharia originated with allah, muslims consider it sacred. between the seventh century when muhammad died and the 10th century, many islamic legal scholars attempted to interpret the sharia and to adapt it to the expanding muslim empire. the classic sharia of the 10th century represented an important part of islam's golden age. from that time, the sharia has continued to be reinterpreted and adapted to changing circumstances and new issues. in the modern era, the influences of western colonialism generated efforts to codify it."–definition from constitutional rights foundation.

With a cast of characters ranging from malcolm x to 50 cent, knight's compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment, islam, new york, and hip-hop. since their beginning as a cluster of outcasts from the nation of islam's harlem mosque in the 1960s, the story of the five percenters has been charged with drama and controversy. spanning prison revolts, brooklyn turf gangs and 1980s crack empires, this fast-paced investigation uncovers the community's history, icons, and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban american youth culture and hip hop.

No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as islam. it haunts the popular western imagination as an extreme faith that promotes authoritarian government, female oppression, civil war, and terrorism. karen armstrong's short history offers a vital corrective to this narrow view. the distillation of years of thinking and writing about islam, it demonstrates that the world's fastest-growing faith is a much richer and more complex phenomenon than its modern fundamentalist strain might suggest. islam: a short history begins with the flight of muhammad and his family from medina in the seventh century and the subsequent founding of the first mosques. it recounts the origins of the split between shii and sunni muslims, and the emergence of sufi mysticism; the spread of islam throughout north africa, the levant, and asia; the shattering effect on the muslim world of the crusades; the flowering of imperial islam in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries into the world's greatest and most sophisticated power; and the origins and impact of revolutionary islam. it concludes with an assessment of islam today and its challenges. with this brilliant book, karen armstrong issues a forceful challenge to those who hold the view that the west and islam are civilizations set on a collision course. it is also a model of authority, elegance, and economy.

Imam ghazali's bidayat al-hidaya is a highly motivational manual detailing the fundamentals of acquiring guidance through god-consciousness (taqwa). imam ghazali argues that just as there is an end to this noble objective there is also a beginning to it, which must be made firm for one to achieve success. he then goes on to expound the fundamentals of this "beginning." while being concise and to-the-point the manual is laid out in the form of a detailed daily timetable providing the reader strong inspiration and much heart-rending counsel. the three sections of this book are on obedience, refraining from disobedience, and the etiquette of companionship with the creator and with creation. one of imām ghazālī's final works, it embodies a lifetime of learning, experience, and spirituality and can be taken as an introduction to his larger works. this translation published for the first time with facing arabic text also includes many notes and transliteration for the supplications contained within.

Modernism is the religion of the colonizer. modernism is the religion of the imperialists who bomb and occupy the muslim world. modernism is the religion of secularists subjugating muslims around the world. modernism is the religion of those who publish cartoons insulting the prophet. modernism is the religion of the governments that ban the hijab and halal meat. modernism is the religion of the anti-muslim bigots who want to see islam wiped off the face of the earth. modernism is the religion that is being forced onto muslims, pressuring them to abandon islam and the islamic tradition. this book is a response to the modernism menace.

According to the qur’an, god created two parallel species, man and the jinn, the former from clay and the latter from fire. beliefs regarding the jinn are deeply integrated into muslim culture and religion, and have a constant presence in legends, myths, poetry, and literature. in islam, arabs, and the intelligent world of the jinn, amira el-zein explores the integral role these mythological figures play, revealing that the concept of jinn is fundamental to understanding muslim culture and tradition. examining closely a wide range of sources, from the fields of law, theology, and folklore, el-zein clearly places the status of the jinn in the metaphysical and cosmological economy of islam. the author also illuminates the islamic concept of the jinn by comparing it to other similar concepts in different religions and mythologies. she probes the complex relationships between the jinn and humans, as well as the jinn and animals, providing critical insights into the function of the jinn in the process of poetic and cultural creation. the author’s access to arabic sources and her ability to contextualize them make this a compelling and thorough account, enriching our knowledge of islamic religion and tradition.

Part 1 introducing islam p. 1 1 why has islam become so important? p. 3 the muslims are coming! p. 4 why didn't i learn more about islam in school? p. 5 muslims, muslims everywhere! p. 7 is there really a clash of civilizations? p. 12 bridging the next gap p. 13 2 food for the soul p. 17 the core beliefs of islam p. 18 the universe is muslim! p. 20 aladdin rubbed the wrong lamp p. 21 touched by an angel p. 22 accepting the burden p. 22 soul soup p. 24 3 looking at life the islamic way p. 27 the three-fold journey p. 28 sin and redemption p. 30 the last payday p. 33 4 all about allah p. 37 god and hollywood p. 38 there is only one god p. 39 islam on god p. 40 pagan arab beliefs before the coming of islam p. 41 do muslims believe in original sin? p. 43 how close is close? p. 44 allah has many names p. 45 part 2 the spiritual world in islam p. 47 5 the four stages of life in islam p. 49 four lives for each life p. 50 life in the womb p. 50 life in the world p. 54 careful! you're being watched p. 55 life in the grave p. 58 6 islam on heaven and hell p. 63 why have a judgment day? p. 64 use your time wisely p. 70 no dancing with the devil here! p. 72 why does god punish? p. 74 7 in the beginning … an islamic perspective p. 75 the creation of the universe p. 76 islam and evolution p. 79 adam and eve: a new perspective p. 81 8 the measurement of life p. 89 destiny, fate, or free will–which is it? p. 90 it's not written in the stars p. 90 what you can and can't do p. 93 9 from adam to armageddon p. 99 no tower of babel here p. 100 the rise of the prophets p. 101 the end is near! p. 104 the last day p. 109 part 3 the five pillars of islam p. 111 10 declaring faith in islam p. 113 introducing the five pillars of islam p. 114 the shahadah p. 115 and muhammad is his prophet p. 119 11 understanding muslim prayers p. 123 supplication versus prayer p. 124 the muslim call to prayer p. 128 humble pie p. 131 the prayer described p. 133 remembrance of god p. 136 12 elevating the soul p. 139 the burden of wealth p. 140 the fast of ramadan p. 145 welcoming ramadan p. 146 the month of training p. 148 13 gathering in mecca p. 151 introducing the hajj ritual p. 152 the rituals of hajj p. 157 14 uncovering the real story about jihad p. 165 what is jihad? p. 166 social activism in islam p. 167 the myth of the holy war p. 169 islam on war p. 171 what makes a terrorist? p. 172 part 4 islam and other religions p. 177 15 it's all in the prophets p. 179 all prophets are brothers p. 180 will the real prophet please stand up p. 181 introducing the prophets in islam p. 183 looking at the characteristics of the prophets p. 185 the books of god p. 188 16 jews in islam p. 191 the people of the book p. 192 judaism and islam p. 192 the qur'an on judaism p. 196 the only muslim-jewish war p. 197 jews in the muslim empire p. 199 17 christianity and islam p. 201 setting the stage p. 202 muhammad and the monk p. 202 an interesting proposal p. 203 christianity and jesus in the qur'an p. 205 original sin and all that p. 207 interfaith dialogue p. 209 part 5 regulating life within the laws of islam p. 215 18 exploring the sources of islam p. 217 a closer look at the qur'an p. 218 the teachings of the prophet p. 225 the companions of the prophet p. 228 the 'ulema: scholars of the faith p. 229 19 living islam p. 233 islam and the family p. 234 welcome to my mosque p. 236 ceremonies for life p. 240 islamic holidays p. 243 halal and haram: what can a muslim do? p. 244 20 looking at women in islam p. 249 does islam teach inequality? p. 250 myths about muslim women p. 254 women's rights in islam p. 258 divorce in islam p. 261 islam and the dress code p. 263 part 6 the history of islam p. 267 21 muhammad in mecca p. 269 arabia: the birthplace of islam p. 269 meet muhammad's parents p. 270 a prophet is chosen p. 272 muhammad's night journey and ascension p. 274 the great escape! p. 276 22 the victory of islam p. 279 the first islamic state p. 280 the desperate times p. 280 the conquest of mecca p. 283 confronting the superpowers p. 284 taking another look at muhammad's marriages p. 285 the passing of a prophet p. 286 23 the rightly guided successors p. 287 islam on government p. 288 the caliphate of abu bakr as-sadeeq p. 289 umar ibn al khattab and persia's defeat p. 290 uthman ibn affan and the great conspiracy p. 291 ali ibn abi talib p. 292 24 islamic civilization: the dynastic period p. 297 the umayyads p. 298 the abbasids and the mongol invasions p. 300 the golden age of islamic civilization p. 300 the beginnings of rival muslim states p. 303 the crusades p. 306 25 islam in america p. 309 the forgotten religion of african americans p. 310 the rise of african american islam p. 312 muslim immigrants and the american dream p. 315 caucasian converts to islam p. 316 hispanic muslims p. 316 muslim organizations in north america p. 317 part 7 the legacy of islam p. 319 26 discover the influences of islam p. 321 charting the muslim influence on europe p. 322 illuminating the science hall of fame p. 324 speaking in a familiar tongue p. 326 uncovering the unique features of islamic civilization p. 327 27 meet the islamic sectarian movements p. 331 sectarianism and islam p. 332 a quick look at early sects p. 332 the sunnis and shi'as p. 334 the sufi path p. 337 28 islam in world affairs today p. 343 the death and rebirth of islam p. 344 what do muslims want? p. 346 the establishment of israel p. 348 the iranian revolution p. 350 the satanic verses p. 351 islam, the next chapter p. 352 appendixes a the islamic calendar p. 355 b common prophets in the qur'an p. 357 c further reading p. 359 d glossary p. 365 index p. 373.

Islamophobic hate crimes have increased significantly following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and 7/7. more recently, the rhetoric surrounding trump's election and presidency, brexit, the rise of far-right groups and isis-inspired terrorist attacks worldwide have promoted a climate where islamophobia and anti-muslim sentiments have become 'legitimised'. the routledge international handbook of islamophobia provides a comprehensive single-volume collection of key readings in islamophobia. consisting of 32 chapters accessibly written by scholars, policy makers and practitioners, it seeks to examine the nature, extent, implications of, and responses to islamophobic hate crime both nationally and internationally.this volume will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as postdoctoral researchers interested in fields such as criminology, victimology, sociology, social policy, religious studies, law and related social sciences subjects. it will also appeal to scholars, policy makers and practitioners working in and around the areas of islamophobic hate crimes.

The great poet ghalib, part of a long tradition of eclectic liberalism, found benaras so compelling that he wrote his longest poem on the holy city, 'chiragh-e-dair' (mandir ka diya or lamp in the temple): 'ibadat khaana-e-naaqoosian ast, hama na kaaba-e-hindostan ast. (devotees make searing music with conch shells, this truly is the kaaba of hindustan.) take ghalib and his myriad followers out of the equation. will hindustan be left with a gaping hole or become something quite new? the muslim vanishes, a play by saeed naqvi, attempts to answer that question. caste, the hindu-muslim divide, pakistan-kashmir-decibel levels on these subjects are too high, with each side fiercely defending their own narratives for a conversation to take place. what is the way out of this trap? can it douse the flames?

This book argues that christians, not muslims, should be at the forefront of efforts to end islamophobia. while focusing largely on american islamophobia, the author also discusses the issue's international and historical roots and its connection to christianity, before laying out a proposed christian response to this insidious problem. case studies and interviews are interwoven with multidisciplinary research to produce a compelling volume of interest to academics and lay audiences alike.

A riveting account of the lives and epic battles of eight western defenders against violent islamic jihad that sheds much-needed light on the enduring conflict with radical islam.in defenders of the west, the author of sword and scimitar follows up with vivid and dramatic profiles of eight extraordinary warriors—some saints, some sinners—who defended the christian west against islamic invasions. discover the real count dracula, spain’s el cid, england’s richard lionheart, and many other historical figures, whose true and original claim to fame revolved around their defiant stance against jihadist aggression. with sixteen full color pages of photos and illustrations, defenders of the west is an instructive and inspiring read. whereas sword and scimitar revolved around decisive battles, defenders of the west revolves around decisive men.

Over the last 1400 years, from origins in arabia, a succession of muslim polities and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern france to east africa and south east asia.yet many of the contributions of muslim thinkers, scientists and theologians, not to mention rulers, statesmen and soldiers, have been occluded. this book rescues from oblivion and neglect some of these personalities and institutions while offering the reader a new narrative of this lost islamic history. the umayyads, abbasids, and ottomans feature in the story, as do muslim spain, the savannah kingdoms of west africa and the mughal empire, along with the later european colonization of muslim lands and the development of modern nation-states in the muslim world. throughout, the impact of islamic belief on scientific advancement, social structures, and cultural development is given due prominence, and the text is complemented by portraits of key personalities, inventions and little known historical nuggets. the history of islam and of the world's muslims brings together diverse peoples, geographies and states, all interwoven into one narrative that begins with muhammad and continues tothis day.

A critically acclaimed analysis of anti-muslim racism from the sixteenth to the twenty-first centuries, in a fully revised and expanded second editionin this incisive account, leading scholar of islamophobia deepa kumar traces the history of anti-muslim racism from the early modern era to the “war on terror.” importantly, kumar contends that islamophobia is best understood as racism rather than as religious intolerance. an innovative analysis of anti-muslim racism and empire, islamophobia argues that empire creates the conditions for anti-muslim racism, which in turn sustains empire. this book, now updated to include the end of the trump’s presidency, offers a clear and succinct explanation of how islamophobia functions in the united states both as a set of coercive policies and as a body of ideas that take various forms: liberal, conservative, and rightwing. the matrix of anti-muslim racism charts how various institutions—the media, think tanks, the foreign policy establishment, the university, the national security apparatus, and the legal sphere—produce and circulate this particular form of bigotry. anti-muslim racism not only has horrific consequences for people in muslim-majority countries who become the targets of an endless war on terror, but for muslims and those who “look muslim” in the west as well.with a new foreword by nadine naber.

In the minds of many americans, islam is synonymous with the middle east, muslim men with violence, and muslim women with oppression. a clash of civilizations appears to be increasingly manifest and the war on terror seems a struggle against islam. these are all symptoms of islamophobia. meanwhile, the current surge in nativist bias reveals the racism of anti-muslim sentiment. this book explores these anxieties through political cartoons and film–media with immediate and important impact. after providing a background on islamic traditions and their history with america, it graphically shows how political cartoons and films reveal americans' casual demeaning and demonizing of muslims and islam–a phenomenon common among both liberals and conservatives. islamophobia and anti-muslim sentiment offers both fascinating insights into our culture's ways of "picturing the enemy" as muslim, and ways of moving beyond antagonism.

In a fast-paced, politically incorrect tour of islamic teachings and crusades history, spencer reveals the roots of islamic violence and hatred. spencer refutes the myths popularized by left-wing academics and islamic apologists who justify their political agendas with contrived historical “facts.” exposing myth after myth, the politically incorrect guide to islam (and the crusades) tackles islam’s institutionalized mistreatment of non-muslims, the stifling effect islam has on science and free inquiry, the ghastly lure of islam’s x-rated paradise for suicide bombers and jihad terrorists, the brutal islamic conquests of the christian lands of the middle east and north africa, and more. in the politically incorrect guide to islam (and the crusades), you will learn: how muhammad did not teach “peace and tolerance”—instead he led armies and ordered the assassination of his enemies why american muslim groups and left-wing academics are engaged in a huge cover-up of islamic doctrine and historyhow today’s jihad terrorists following the qur’an’s command to make war on jews and christians have the same motives and goals as the muslims who fought the crusaders why the crusades were not acts of unprovoked aggression by europe against the islamic world, but a delayed response to centuries of muslim aggression what must be done today—from reading the qur’an to reclassifying muslim organizations—in order to defeat jihad terrorists

As corporate and governmental agencies march us towards global conflict, racism, and imperialism, this book contends that teachers must have the tools with which to combat unilateral politicization of arabic and muslim peoples. teaching against islamophobia creates a pedagogical space for educators to engage with necessary issues and knowledges regarding the alienation of islamic culture, religion, knowledge, and peoples. edited by a wasp, a jew, and an iranian, this book confronts the fears, challenges, and institutional problems facing today's teachers. taking its cue from critical pedagogy, this book is a collection of essays by artists, writers, performers, and educators committed to naming the insidious racism and hatred of those who would isolate and vilify islam.

Abdul noor brings an innovative angle to what most like to overlook as fly by night fanatic societies. the moorish science temple of north america, the nation of islam and the nation of gods and earths from their inception have had a profound impact on the diasporic descendents of the motherland, and this work finally accentuates these monumental accomplishments. the strength of this resource lies in the combination of actual lessons taught by each of these organizations, essays and plus degrees written by members and former members of these organizations and a historical perspective on each written eloquently by the author of this work putting into perspective the times that these great movements were coming to fruition in the world of lost souls and forgotten pasts. included in this historical narrative are such topics as:the origin of the black and white race. – the undeclared birthright as deemed by moorish descendents. – the nature of the earth. – the composition of the mind. – the modern day caves. – this invaluable collection takes a much needed first step in the direction of understanding the truth of a culture and heritage long hidden from the sons and daughters who need it most.