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Is Daniel Pipes a Former Muslim? (Obama & the Apostasy Argument)

Is Daniel Pipes a Former Muslim? (Obama & the Apostasy Argument)(2)

May 16, 2008

In his New York Times op-ed on May 12, Edward Luttwak puts forth the provocative claim that Barack Obama is considered an apostate by Islamic law. According to Luttwak, Obama will therefore be a liability for American relations with the Muslim world, and he may even face greater risk of assassination than other potential presidents, […]

Is Daniel Pipes a Former Muslim? (Obama & the Apostasy Argument)
Who Speaks for Islam? Part 1

Who Speaks for Islam? Part 1

Most people are not aware of anything regarding Muslim demographics. For example, the percentage of African American Muslims in America, the population of Muslims in China, or even the ethnic makeup of Muslims across the globe spanning countries such as Indonesia and Nigeria (as opposed to just Saudi Arabia or Egypt). There are approximately 1.3 billion Muslims in the world, with about 57 countries having at least a substantial Muslim population. Each of these places also has its own unique culture, and is not restricted to the sky-blue burqa imagery so prevalent in Western media.

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Who Speaks for Islam? Introduction

Who Speaks for Islam? Introduction

The survey sample represents over 90% of the 1.3 billion Muslims in the world with a +/- margin of error of 3%. There is nothing else of its kind out there. So if you want to really find out what Muslims think, then you must read this book and look at its findings. … Dream Jobs: When asked to describe their dreams for the future, Muslims don’t mention fighting in a jihad, but rather getting a better job.


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