The Winston Marshall Show Ibn Warraq - "Why I Am Not A Muslim" The Truth About Islam
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Aug 18, 2024 
Ibn Warraq, an Islamic scholar and prominent critic of Islam, shares insights from his transformative journey from India to becoming a key voice on Islamic history. He elaborates on his groundbreaking book, 'Why I Am Not A Muslim,' and discusses the nuanced interpretations of Islamic teachings. Their conversation touches on the complexities of faith and identity for ex-Muslims, the historical context of slavery in Islam, and the challenges of public discourse surrounding these topics. Warraq emphasizes the importance of seeking truth amid societal pressures.
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Ibn Warraq's Early Journey
- Ibn Warraq moved from India to Pakistan and then to England as a child and eventually became a scholar of Islam.
- He wrote "Why I Am Not a Muslim" under a pen name to protect his family from backlash due to his apostasy.
Struggling With Identity
- Ibn Warraq experienced an identity crisis feeling neither fully Pakistani nor fully accepted as English.
- He leaned into his English cultural roots, embracing English literature and art to form a sense of identity.
Apostasy Punishment in Islam
- Apostasy in Islam is punishable by death based on Quranic and Hadith scriptures.
- Leaving Islam is not accepted socially or religiously, leading to threats and lack of privacy in Islamic cultures.