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"May Allah rip out his spine from his back and split his brains in two, and then put them both back, and then do it over and over again." — "PRAISE" FOR THE AUTHOR ON REVIVINGISLAM.COM ] TheTrilth about Muhammad Founder of the World's Most Intolerant Religion Praise for TheTruth about Muhammad u Intrepid Robert Spencer continues his quest to dispel myths, cure ignorance, and open our eyes to hard truths about Islam. Spencer trades platitudes for scholarship; delusions for reality. If we are going to win 'the War on Terror,' we need to know how Muhammad really lived—and why he endures as the inspiration for global jihad. This book is a threat to 'religion of peace' propaganda that lulls the West into submission. Strike a blow for survival: bin it." — Michelle Malkin, nationally syndicated columnist and bestselling author of Unhinged, In Defense of Internment, and Invasion ii At a time when, even in the West, the pious narrative of Muhammad has gained a near-hegemonic hold, Robert Spencer offers a rare skeptical biography and inter pretation of the prophet of Islam. Relying exclusively on Islamic sources, The Truth about Muhammad argues that, for fourteen hundred years, the 'words and deeds of Muhammad have been moving Muslims to commit acts of violence.'" — Daniel Pipes, director of the Middle East Forum and author of Slave Soldiers and Islam il With boldness and courage, Spencer examines one of the most controversial sub jects of our time. His extensive scholarship and clear style, together with his forceful argumentation, explain the complexities of contemporary politics. This fascinating book is essential reading to understand the crucial issues of the twenty-first century." — Bat Ve'or, author of Islam and Dhimmitude and Eurabia Current Events U.S. S27.95 Can S34.95 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 correct ness, unflinching, and willing to hice 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 demon- possessed) 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 reli able 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 Quran's teaching on warfare against unbelievers developed —with constant war to estab lish the hegemony of Islamic law as the last stage. Spencer also gives the truth about Muhammad's convenient "revelations" justifying his own licen tiousness; his joy in the brutal murders of his ene mies; 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 mar riages (including one to a nine-year-old) continued on back flap continued from front flap & How Muhammad set legal standards that nuke it virtual!} 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 scan dal 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 large- scale Islamic reform, the effective prosecution of the War on Terror, the democracy project in Afghanistan and Iraq, and immigration and border control to pro tect the United States from terrorism. All of which makes it crucial for ever}- citizen (and policymaker) who loves freedom to read and ponder The Truth about Muhammad. * Robert Spencer Is the director of Jihad Watch, a program of the David Horowitz Freedom Ceoter, and author of the New Vork Times best- TM seller The Politically Incorrect Suite to Islam (ana the Crusades), as well as four other books on Islam and terrorism, including Islam Umeiled: Disturbing Questions about the World's Fastest Srowing Faith and Onward Muslim Soldiers: How Jihad Still Threatens America and the West, as well as eight monographs and hundreds of articles. He lives in a secure, undisclosed location. The T m th about Muhammad The T m th about Muhamma Founder of the World's Most Intolerant Religion ROBERT SPENCER Since 1947 REGNERY I PUBLISHING, INC. An Eagle Publishing Company • Washington, DC Copyright © 2006 by Robert Spencer All rights reserved. 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