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Mentioned in 30 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.

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Mentioned by Ehsan as a terrible book that he would not have read if not for the fatwa.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by Robert Guest in reference to the fatwa issued against Salman Rushdie for allegedly insulting the Prophet.

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in the context of the potential for violence against authors who portray Islam negatively.

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as the novel that led to the fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini.

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as an author whose book was banned, sparking his curiosity.

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Mentioned by James Lindsay as a book that resulted in a fatwa against its author.

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Gad Saad

when discussing freedom of speech and the importance of protecting it, referencing Salman Rushdie's experience with "The Satanic Verses".

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in reference to the Satanic Verses incident during Muhammad's life.

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in reference to the self-censorship debate in Denmark.

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Mentioned by Robert Guest in reference to the fatwa issued against Salman Rushdie for writing it.

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Mentioned by

Sam Harris

in relation to the risks of translating controversial works into Arabic.

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Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

when discussing the attack on Salman Rushdie and its implications for public figures.

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Referenced in connection to the fatwa issued against Salman Rushdie.

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Mentioned in relation to the controversy surrounding its publication and the subsequent fatwa.

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Mentioned by

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, noting that it sparked terrifying levels of international fame and fury.

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