One with a fatwa on their back cannot live in peace, but can only rest in peace. This is the lesson to be drawn from the brutal attack on the internationally renowned writer Salman Rushdie. It was reported that the attacker was a lone wolf and not hired by any state. Nevertheless, was this an isolated incident? Not really. Salman Rushdie has been living with a sword over his head for over 33 years. His book “The Satanic Verses,” published in 1988 had made him a target. In 1989, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini of the Iranian regime issued a fatwa condemning Rushdie to death for alleged blasphemy. However, this is not exclusive to Iranian theocrats or even the wider Middle East
Hence then, the article about religious persecution is closer to home than most americans realize was published today ( ) and is available onThe Hill ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Religious persecution is closer to home than most Americans realize )