#4271
Mentioned in 22 episodes
Satanic Verses
Book • 1988
The novel follows the lives of two Indian Muslims, Gibreel Farishta and Saladin Chamcha, who survive a plane hijacking and subsequent explosion.
As they fall from the plane, they are transformed into angelic and satanic figures.
The story delves into various themes, including the founding of Islam through the character Mahound, the story of a visionary girl named Ayesha, and the struggles of identity and faith.
The book is known for its complex, multilayered plot and its use of dreams within dreams, which generated significant controversy due to its satirical and imaginative treatment of Islamic themes.
As they fall from the plane, they are transformed into angelic and satanic figures.
The story delves into various themes, including the founding of Islam through the character Mahound, the story of a visionary girl named Ayesha, and the struggles of identity and faith.
The book is known for its complex, multilayered plot and its use of dreams within dreams, which generated significant controversy due to its satirical and imaginative treatment of Islamic themes.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 22 episodes
Mentioned by Ehsan as a terrible book that he would not have read if not for the fatwa.
113 snips
#2329 - Ehsan Ahmad
Mentioned in relation to the fatwa issued against him, which significantly impacted Christopher Hitchens' views.
52 snips
Orientalism: How One Book Fueled 50 Years of Campus Unrest
Mentioned as the book that led to a fatwa calling for the author's execution.
49 snips
Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner swap after direct talks
Mentioned by James Lindsay as a book that resulted in a fatwa against its author.
20 snips
Woke Right: MAGA's "New Atheists"?
Mentioned by 
Gad Saad when discussing freedom of speech and the importance of protecting it, referencing Salman Rushdie's experience with "The Satanic Verses".
Gad Saad when discussing freedom of speech and the importance of protecting it, referencing Salman Rushdie's experience with "The Satanic Verses".
18 snips
The Parasitic Mind & Suicidal Empathy (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_769)
Erwähnt von Marc Ben-Puch im Zusammenhang mit Jakobs Flucht aus dem Iran.
13 snips
Die McFit Story | Mister X | 2
Referenced in connection to the fatwa issued against Salman Rushdie.
11 snips
Alex Jones 2025-Jun-29 Sunday
Mentioned by 
Kara Swisher when discussing the attack on Salman Rushdie and its implications for public figures.
Kara Swisher when discussing the attack on Salman Rushdie and its implications for public figures.
11 snips
Salman Rushdie Recovers, Republicans vs. the FBI, and Guest Ken Burns
Mentioned in relation to the controversy surrounding its publication and the subsequent fatwa.
What the Salman Rushdie trial means for free speech
Mentioned by James O'Keefe in a description of books found in Jeffrey Epstein's library.
3 Layers of Evil Trump Helped Expose — And Why God Allowed It Ep-2194
Mentioned by Stephanie Studer as a book that prompted a fatwa and was banned in many countries.
A cut above the West: America’s astounding economy
Mentioned having read it and describes it as one of the best books he's ever read literarily.
539. 400k Subs - What I Really Think About David Icke, Alex Belfield & JK Rowling – 400k Q&A
Mentioned by 
Bari Weiss while discussing the attack on Salman Rushdie and the impact of the "words are violence" culture.
Bari Weiss while discussing the attack on Salman Rushdie and the impact of the "words are violence" culture.
We Ignored Salman Rushdie’s Warning
Mentioned by 
Alastair Campbell and 
Rory Stewart in the discussion about the attack on Salman Rushdie.
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart in the discussion about the attack on Salman Rushdie.
40. Salman Rushdie, the energy price cap, and Afghanistan
