The Tragedy of Islam. Imam Mohammad Tawhidi

through deception and convenient answers. These subjects are known as “Lessons in Eloquence,” which revolve around literature but also taught us terminologies and phrases that would help us escape or divert certain questions that could expose the reality of Islamic extremism.

      Another agenda alongside this reality is that the books which contain dark truths are never translated into English, and usually only a limited number of copies are published. They are written and published for grand muftis and imams alone, not for the average Muslim. These books are referred to as “special copies”. We need brave and honest imams to act to spread these teachings by scans or electronic copies.

      Grand Islamic authorities have defended the terrorist companions and fathers-in-law of Prophet Mohammad. They constantly defend those who invaded continents while raping, massacring, and butchering their people.

      Ibn Qudamah* said:

      The companions of Prophet Mohammad have done a great favor for the Muslim nation, as they brought victory to Allah, his Messenger Mohammad and conducted jihad in the path of Allah, utilising both their money and their lives. They protected the religion of Allah and his book. Mohammad’s companions have rights upon us, and we must love them with all our hearts and praise them with our tongues. We must not mention their wrongdoings, because the many virtues they have will exceed and hide their mistakes and atone them.¹

      Ibn Fawzan**said: “We must respect the companions of Prophet Mohammad, and not speak against them. It is not permissible to search for their mistakes and show them to the people.”²

      Al-Dhahabi*** said:

      If it was proven that the words of the companions were based on hate and anger, then it is not to be taken into consideration. In fact, it should be folded and not narrated, the same way it has been decided to refrain from mentioning the clashes and killings between the companions [of Mohammad]; may Allah be pleased with all of them. However, we still find similar writings in the collections and books and volumes, … Therefore, they must be folded and hidden. They must be eradicated, so that the hearts will be clean and gathered over the love of the companions and be pleased with them. Hide these writings, mainly from the general public and particular scholars. However, it may be permitted for some scholars to read such reports in private.³

      After having gone through such a journey and witnessed the corruption and immorality that took place in the name of God and religion, I chose to violate the commands of our Islamic authorities and demand change by speaking out, on behalf of myself and the many moderate Muslims who feel the same way as I do; and who are also victims of Islamic extremism or attempts at radicalization.

      The religion of Islam revolves around one God known as “Allah” and the message of Mohammad found in the Quran and books of hadith. The hadith are compiled prophetic teachings and traditions. The family and wives of Prophet Mohammad played a vital role in the growth of Islam, by narrating detailed reports of Mohammad’s teachings and practices, both during his life and after his death. However, not all of what was written or orally transmitted is true. Some of the teachings contradict logic, common sense, and basic human ethics.

      It can be safely said that most Muslims are extremely sensitive about this subject, and extremists are known to react violently whenever the corruptions in Muslim ideology and customs are exposed. Hence, we were trained within the Islamic seminaries and educational institutions to hide the truth and to always be prepared with answers to evade intelligent debate regarding shameful facts within Islam’s history.

      If the Muslim world is happy with the current state of their religion and ideology, then there should be absolutely no problem with revealing what lies within the Islamic books of theology and history to the rest of humanity.

      Dear Reader

      The previous pages contained what I believe is very important for you to know, as they present the journey and events that made me whom I am today.

      What we Muslims claim to believe is not what our books teach, and most Muslims are in fact ignorant of what Islam’s theological and doctrinal books contain.

      The following chapters are a gradual and intellectual exposé of the difficulties within Islamic thought, in all of its aspects and denominations; while pointing out the urgent need for reform. You will come to discover the true beliefs of the majority of Muslims regarding Allah and Mohammad, along with surrounding aspects of the religion such as the Quran and the family of Mohammad.

      These disastrous beliefs are enough reason for Islam’s current governing bodies to review their teachings, and to amend their main sources of theology, philosophy, and doctrine.

      As someone who lives and operates within Muslim societies, I am aware of the safety concerns that come along with writing about these topics. I have taken my safety as well as that of those around me into consideration, especially when writing the third chapter.