Posted on 11/28/2004 9:23:10 AM PST by Land_of_Lincoln_John
>This guy has no idea what the hell he wrote in his >dumbass book, he needs to be spanked and taught a lesson
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REVIEW? How could a meaningless line of juvenilia convey any message other than that the writer is a lamebrain? It offers no illumination or considered opinion, suggesting merely a total lack of critical ability. Just pap.
The reaction from "certain quarters" indicates yet again how Islam refuses to accept any scrutiny or criticism, and the obviously concerted reaction has the ring of Islamofascism to it.
D.Richards of Broklyn tells us:
> There is an organized movement by the Islamic >Educational and Cultural Center, based here in the
>United States, who's stated goal is "the removal of all >copies of this book from all bookstores - regular or >online and for the cessation of its publication >immediately.
Why the calls for such draconian action? It's all too reminiscent of the howl of indignation over Rushdie's Satanic Verses with the crowds thronging the streeets venting their anger against it and demanding his life.
(Of course how many of them actually READ it is a matter of conjecture"!).
The book is trashed as "lies" by Avid Reader "Jazz" of Houston. The real name, it transpires, is Yasmin! Which tells us a great deal! Much the same goes for Maher (Maher Abu Saadeh of Jordan)who could hardly put himself forward as a disinterested, objective reviewer!
>Kathrine Tavakoli
>I managed to read halfway through it. (THEREBY QUALIFYING HER TO VENTURE ONLY HALF AN OPINION!) ....is solely written for the purpose of spreading hatred, and is not based on any facts or scientific findings.
Hm! Rather like Islam!
"Makosh" (who is Gerdy Makoshi)
>hope that true research is done on a subject to avoid >slandering others and their faith, but it seems in this >case Mr. Winn was looking for a scapegoat for 9/11 and >the violence in the world and what could be an easier >target than Islam?
Indeed, what easier target COULD there be? But whose fault is THAT?
Generally the hysterical diatribes are just too full of indignation to be taken seriously. Not one of the "hostile" reviews I read actually pinpointed a single one of the apparent abundance of "Lies". If Makoishi believes this is a genuine case of libel (Not slander, as he suggests. That is verbal) then he can take it to the courts with a chance of winning a glorious victory - if he can prove his case!
I hear you.
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Found this on Barnes & Noble
Prophet of Doom: Islam's Terrorist Dogma in Muhammad's Own Words
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A reviewer, November 29, 2004, 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent expose' of a violent religion
The book is an excellent, well researched explanation of Islamic beliefs based on their own 'holy book.' The previous reviewer obviously has not read the book because the author is is male--not a female as he states. I would suggest one read this book with an open mind and the desire to research further.
Islamic Defender, a proud Muslim., November 12, 2004, 1 out of 5 stars
Racist Author
This book is made by a racist zionist. Dont buy it. She has no understanding of the great religion of Islam nor the holy prophet Muhammed (A). She is speakng lies in this book and feels power if you buy it. Dont buy it! Made by zionist.
Also recommended: Holy Quran
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craig winn is a hater with no knowledge, November 29, 2004 Reviewer: Sweet "all you haters get lost" (united kingdom) - See all my reviews
a pathetic book. a guy just in need for some attention. hes on serious medication. writing all this about islam. how would he like it if i said jesus lusted sex. thats all he wanted. white men like george bush are the cause of terrorism.wanting to control the world. craig get a life. it deserves no stars. the worst book in the world. craig is the terrorist.get lost.
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1 Star WHAT?????, December 5, 2004
Reviewer: a.HAKIM "HAKIM" (UAE ABUDHABI) - See all my reviews
well 1st of all i never heard of this so called author 2nd youve said tht this stupid author had no idea about islam since spt 11 and after tht he started investigating islam?????
in 3 years no1 can fully understant any religion anywyz shortly this stupid guy is no author he is just a misrable guy sits in his dark room trying to write some comics
well lemme tell you something DUDE GET A LIFE OK?????? I SAID OK????? IF U DIDNT UNDERSTAND THN GO AND F**K YOURSELF MOTHERF**KER
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is amazon even working? I've tried two different computers and neither can even get to AZ's homepage....?
ISLAM BROOKS NO CRITICISM. After all, if it wishes to conquer the world, the stated aim of many of its adherents,then it MUST be without blemish!
Unfortunately, it isn't. Indeed it's nearly all blemish and those who write such childish petulant and semi-illiterate "reviews" tell us almost as much about the nature of Islam as the book itself!
Four new "reviews" by Muslimis who "read" Winn's book today. I'm sure they're trying to get Amazon to ban the book. Just like you say, Andika...
This is very unfortunate times where naive authors like Winn would write such a book that all based on literal translations and lack of knowledge of both language and culture. It is also very unfortunate that such a book be allowed to print and published with the sole purpose of misleading and hatered. Personaly, I was not only discusted, but ashamed to live in these times where authors such as Winn are permitted to write.
Prophet Muhammad is the most Noble, most peacefull, most repetfull to any soul, let alone the human one. he never faught to revenge nor for the purpose of money. The noble Islam and its messanger is far above Winn and his class.
I must say that this book does worth the rating but the raiting field is a mandatory one.
...are permitted to write.
In an Islamic Republic, Craig Winn would not be permitted to write, for sure.
>....all based on literal translations
Isn't that what FUNDAMENTALIST philosophy is all about???
It's very clearly implied in the very term itself!
>Personaly, I was not only discusted, but ashamed to live > in these times....
At least he admits it!
>Prophet Muhammad is the most Noble, most peacefull, most >repetfull to any soul, let alone the human one. he never >faught to revenge....
This is so enlightening! It seems diametrically opposed to the material I've read in the Koran and to the historeical facts! Have I been reading a strange, pirated version of the "Holy Texts" or is this man omitting vast areas in his reading of it?
Winn has really Lost!, December 13, 2004...1 Star
Reviewer: Munawar Shariff (Sharjah, UAE) - See all my reviews
Winn, I do not even need to read your crap that you have compiled into a book to say that you are definitely doomed in this life of yours and the hereafter. You probably don't even know what I am talking about as ALLAH guides those who He wishes to and you are definitely not a chosen one as even though claiming as you have to have read so many books about Islam, you still haven't been able to see the truth. And going by the way you are, I don't think you ever will, unless ALLAH decides to have mercy on you. Anyway, you'll know what I am talking about the minute ALLAH decides to show it to you. May ALLAH help you. HE's you only hope!
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Who is judging Islam?!, January 4, 2005
Reviewer: Abdullah (Canada) - See all my reviews
I am shocked and dismayed at the blasphemous publication of Mr. Craig Winn's book "Prophet of Doom" (Publisher: CricketSong Books - April 25, 2004) that presents false and malicious information regarding our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), the Prophet who is revered by 20 percent of the world's population, and who Muslims believe to be the Prophet sent as a Mercy to all the worlds.
It goes on...
Now, the punchline:
I call for the removal of all copies of this book from all bookstores - regular or online and for the cessation of its publication immediately.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
If it's not true, Abdullah, why ban it? Better idea--if Winn is wrong, refute him!
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