The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (And the Crusades) (The Politically Incorrect Guides)
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While many choose to simply blame the West for provoking terrorists, Robert Spencer’s new book The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades)™ reveals why it is time to ignore political correctness and identify the enemy – if we hope to ever defeat them.
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.
InThe 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
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Additional information
| Publisher | Regnery Publishing, Reprint edition (21 July 2005) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 270 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0895260131 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0895260130 |
| Dimensions | 18.54 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm |
by A. J. Rabet
This book at times is written in a flippant way however if you do not wish to read through an English Translation of the Koran it does help with understanding the mindset with radical Islam.
It also helps understand the Crusades in their historical context as a counter war against Islam which had been invading the countries which formed the Roman Empire for years after the death of Mohammed. If you do not understand how swift this advance was then the mention of how Charles Martel defeated the Muslim invaders at the Battle of Tours is salutary. Look at an Atlas of France and Tours is in the North West of that country on the borders of Brittany.
What is lacking is greater discussion of the fact the Muslim invaders were at the gates of Vienna in the 17th century (1683) which is only 73 years before the birth of Mozart. Just imagine a world without that man’s music as it is haram (forbidden) in Islam.
We should also consider that the Barbary Pirates continued slaving raids into Ireland and South West England until late in the 18th century.
Before and after reading this please do not confuse the message in Islam with its practitioners the majority of whom I have found to be courteous in the extreme however this does not alter the fact that Islam (despite what apologists such as Karen Armstrong and Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) would have you believe) was and remains a religion based on war and subjugation of non believers.
Overall somewhat dumbed down but a cracking read however I would recommend reading the Koran in full after reading this and you will see that what Spencer quotes is correct.
by cartoisb
In this well-written and informative book, the author exposes the disservice being done by media, academic and political elites who resist and suppress having a full and open discussion and debate about the causes of Islamic terrorism on the basis that doing so may offend Muslims. This book is not intended to be a balanced coverage of the topic, and instead Spencer makes a range of points which are highly critical of Islam as a religion. However, Spencer’s central point is that there should simply be a truly open and honest discussion (by Muslims and non-Muslims alike) on the causes of Islamic terrorism. Most of the arguments in the book are presented clearly and persuasively and based on evidence and sound logic, although in my view certain arguments in the Crusades part of the book (which is essentially a secondary topic in the book) are flimsy and less persuasive. I agree with the point made by another reviewer that it is unfortunate that the cover of the book gives the impression that the book is simply propaganda and not to be taken seriously, whereas in fact this is very much a serious and high quality book.
by M. McManus
Before you buy this book you need to ask yourself just one question: firstly, am I concerned about radical Islam and doubt the PC “elites” ability to confront it? If the answer is yes, then this is a valuable book to read.
When I bought this book, I expected to read polemic, and weapons grade anti-PC material. In fact, this book is written in a very calm, methodical style, and the author’s background as a religious studies researcher clearly visible. He does however insert a private joke, writing DEUS VOLT in the inside cover, which was of course the motto of the crusaders.
The book essentially examines several things. Firstly, a look at the life and times of Muhammad, especially in the context of his military campaigns and how these have influenced radical Islamist doctrines of warfare and its boundaries of acceptable conduct. Secondly, an analysis of Islamic teaching on how to treat conquered peoples, with special emphasis placed on the treatment religious minorities in a Muslim majority context. Thirdly, an analysis of the Crusades, where the myth that this was some act of European bloodlust is conclusively dismissed.
The book does not have any glaring weaknesses, but is slightly short, and I felt that the author could have said more than he did. As with other titles in the series, there are no pictures or photographs, and I felt that these could have been useful to break up the text.
This book is an excellent companion to other books such as “While Europe Slept” by Bruce Bawer and “America Alone” by Mark Steyn.
by Mrs. Km Millington
Like others here , I have been doing my own research on Islam & the more I read about it, the more I believe many Muslims don’t know the full extent or number of war like passages contained within the Qu-ran.
When I have quoted some violent passages to male Muslims, the response is always the same , denial, a cry of ” it’s not true ” ! sadly my friends, it is true, there for you to see in black & white, the ugly truth.
Many children are taught the Qu-ran, by rote in a language they do not know or understand, i e : Arabic.
The same with the Immams in the UK Mosques , very few speak English, so how can the young second/third generation Muslims discuss anything with these leaders ?
Well , here is a book they could & should read , a book which explains Muhammads words & deeds in plain outspoken English. With direct quotes, & comparable ones from the Bible.
It cleverly includes the Crusades & demolishes any doubt about why they were fought, Robert Spencer has given the full picture & posed many questions for western governments, let’s hope they are going to answer them , ASAP.
He rings alarm bells for the PC brigade too, let them wake up from their torpor & see how much damage they have done & continue to do. !!!
This is a book well worth buying , it’s a very easy, if disturbing read.