As an Iranian I feel so ashamed of the Islamists here not just ruining our lives, but hurting this man's life as well for so long. What an amazing man and a brilliant writer you are Mr. Rushdie.

@Tyler-vw9bh

13 күн бұрын

I’ve been fortunate enough to meet several Iranians in my life (I live in USA). All of them have been amazing people (same with all Nigerians I have met). Unfortunately I know a lot of Americans have probably never met an Iranian in person (or at least didn’t know they were Iranian). I worry that given what we see on the news those people will judge all Iranians negatively, hopefully that is not the case. Hopefully the regime falls and both countries can resume friendly relations. I encourage all Americans to watch interviews of the average Iranian and many of them say good things about the USA and how they want to get along with us. In fact, given the videos of Americans themselves chanting ‘death to America’ I wish we could trade those Americans for the Iranians who want to escape the regime…. Seems like a win-win lol

@psmorgan2542

13 күн бұрын

Much love to the Iranian secularists from Australia! The Iranians are great people.

@KGF-zf2qj

12 күн бұрын

From Saudi, I feel deeply sorry for Iranians who are smart and educated people being forced back to the Middle Ages by the Mullahs. I wish that we can help the Iranian people to take back their country.

@sareeyemanusqaame8723

12 күн бұрын

Stop lying rabbi Shlomo!

@sareeyemanusqaame8723

12 күн бұрын

Stop lying rabbi

"if I want to insult you I can do it directly I don't have to write a 600 page book and waste 5 years of my life" true

@muneebiqbal5584

10 күн бұрын

But thats exactly what he did

@righteousone1

10 күн бұрын

But is it worth one of your eyes? LMAO!!!

@Elitist20

9 күн бұрын

@@muneebiqbal5584 No he didn't. But what Khomeini did was an insult to freedom, and indeed, to the intelligence.

@WonderfulTiger-ze6wp

9 күн бұрын

@@muneebiqbal5584 exatly. I didn''t expected such dumb statement from him😆😆

@jimifash

9 күн бұрын

​@@WonderfulTiger-ze6wp If you have to insult him, please at least write correct English. It's not: "I didn't expected.." The correct English is: "I didn't expect..."

The 27 seconds of silence had me in tears, this is heartbreaking

@deathlarsen7502

11 күн бұрын

did you cry in your bat soup?

@Zbat_theband

11 күн бұрын

@@deathlarsen7502 I don’t understand, I assume it’s a reference to my name?

@vangielee1403

9 күн бұрын

​@@Zbat_thebanddont pay attention to those paid trolls. Noticed that their profile pic are all childish cartoon avatar which explain their train of thoughts...lolz

@basskot2638

4 күн бұрын

You poor soul 😢

@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings

2 күн бұрын

"And you will surely hear from those who were given the Scripture before you and from those who associate others with Allah/Creator many hurtful things.But if you are patient and mindful of Allah/Creator,indeed,that is of the matters worthy of resolve." Holy Quran (3:186)

When Christopher Hitchens says you are the greatest wordsmith in the English language, and English is your second language, we know we're talking about an exceptional intellect.

@potterj09

12 күн бұрын

I was also thinking about their relationship. Couldn't imagine the absolute tyrade Hitchens would've gone on if he'd seen this.

@araucariapasquale1

12 күн бұрын

There are many in India who have this. Rohinton Mistry for example.

@godisbollocks

12 күн бұрын

@@potterj09 Imagine how hard he'd be eviscerating the MAGA movement.

@jellophant9716

12 күн бұрын

Thankfully Rushdie stands on his own without the support of someone who writes swill like Hitchens did.

@godisbollocks

12 күн бұрын

@@jellophant9716 I laughed out loud. Thanks for the chuckle

As an Indian, I am proud of the fact that such an intellectual was born in my country. We really needed one for the post-colonial era. He will forever be one for India. I just want him to know that he has inspired many Indians like myself to think about religions more critically.

@yousefziadeh5808

12 күн бұрын

😂🤣😂no wonder

@yomamasohot6411

12 күн бұрын

@@yousefziadeh5808 go back to begging for more infidel IMF money

@deathlarsen7502

11 күн бұрын

let him move back to india

@sharipn8348

11 күн бұрын

@yousefziadeh5808 Have you even read any of his works? Just read The midnight's children book. One of the many great works If satanic verses book offends you don't read it. It's that simple.

@rcc8506

11 күн бұрын

@@sharipn8348 They need to have a brain in the first place to think logically 😀

As someone trapped in a dictatorship I can not stress enough how much freedom of thought and expression is valuable and priceless like you would never understand until you lose it. Western people seem not to appreciate how insanely lucky they are to be born in societies where they still have these freedoms. Fight for your freedoms because the rest of the world is fighting for the ideologies / theocracies that ruin their lives and the lives of their children. I wish I was in the west, I wish we had your values.

@delishme2

12 күн бұрын

Some of us do know. I do, and I lament the censorship we also have experienced trying to wake people from their slumber. The topic has become social media Kryptonite. I'm shut down at least 3 times a week for 24 to 48 hours, just for saying words like a nation's name. I never EVER thought this day would come in the West, but here it is. In the last few years, and especially in the last 6 months, censorship is the West is the worst it has ever been. I heard every word you said, loudly, in my heart. I really hope for your dictatorship to fall and fail. And I sincerely hope you once again can be free too. Kindest regards from AU 🫶🇦🇺

@Dystopikachu

12 күн бұрын

Even in the west, it is increasingly becoming harder to speak truth to power. Freedom of speech in general is also becoming conditional upon the feelings of the recipient, because apparently offense is now regarded as something given rather than taken. I suspect this is how it starts, and autocratic rule is how it ends. I wish more people like you were here to warn us of the consequences.

@mrwojna

12 күн бұрын

Hopefully the dictatorship will end soon. I mean it has to! Biden can’t stay in office forever.

@Msboochie2

12 күн бұрын

We are not entirely free here in the west, either. With that said, I do not take the degree of freedom we do have, for granted. We have a greater range to speak our minds, but the great American freedom is largely an illusion. We have the appearance of freedom. We are being censored and restricted, at an increasingly alarming pace. Many Americans feel like they are genuinely free, because they have bought into American propaganda, and indoctrination masked as education, so they have no thoughts outside of those approved by the government.

@Isa-jr9en

12 күн бұрын

I agree, but the West is getting worse. The don't stand up for truth and will most likely lose their freedom!

Whosoever came up with the cover of this book, its beautifully designed!!

@YogaBlissDance

13 күн бұрын

As an artist I agree, brilliant design.

@LoneStarVII

10 күн бұрын

Almost as beautiful as the universe, beautifully designed.

@miaf1993

3 күн бұрын

It’s not a design, it’s an artwork by Lucio Fontana

I just finished reading Midnight's Children last week, with no knowledge that "Knife" existed and was soon to be published. What an absolute genius this guy is, it's obvious and undeniable. Almost depressing that I waited so long to give him a chance. Give this man his Nobel already, ffs. That single book alone demands it.

@saloninegi147

12 күн бұрын

I agree. Salman Rushdie has earned that Nobel many times over.

@monicaram2379

12 күн бұрын

Love that book!

@marcberrenson570

12 күн бұрын

Agreed

@sheshahayat5117

10 күн бұрын

Why because he writes thousands of pages against one religion… the only hate crime allowed against one religion & unlike antisemitics, the perpetrators are fully protected & given medals for their crimes… ??

@Baronnax

7 күн бұрын

@@sheshahayat5117 no, because he's a good writer. The Satanic Verses aren't "thousands of pages long", and he hasn't dedicated his life to besmirching Islam's name. You strike me as someone who hasn't actually read any of his work and allows others to fill your head with ideas. Every religion out there is subject to ridicule: you'll find stereotypes of every faith in media, Western stand-up comics have been making fun of Christianity for decades, and shows like Family Guy and South Park have prospered while making fun of almost every religion. The difference is, most faiths lack a significant number of insecure fundamentalists that feel as if their Almighty needs to be protected or rescued by mere mortals. As yourself this: If Rushdie's book truly was blasphemous enough to warrant the fatwah, why does Allah SWT still allow him to live? Has the mandate for his assassination come from above, or simply from humans like ourselves?

A brave and stoic man for surviving what he has endured, even just mentally. Must be very traumatic. Am glad he is alive.

@winistan

13 күн бұрын

how is someone running away from danger and hiding behind someone else who can defend him for the rest of his life ..... brave ?!?!?!

@SomethingSomethingg

13 күн бұрын

@@winistan Seriously? So he's expected to just accept danger and accept being executed and not to do anything to protect himself? He's brave for having the balls to speak out against this knowing that for the rest of his life he will have to live in fear of being killed. He has sacrificed a lot and has endured so much mental stress and now physical stress all for the the protection of the freedom of speech and the freedom to criticize. Even after this attack he could have just gone into reclusion but he didn't. Yes, he's brave.

Salman Rushdie, I'm a girl from Iraq live in Sweden. Thank you for fighting the right of free speech. It makes me so sad and angry for what happened to you!!! You are a brave man and real heroes are those who risk their lives to save lives!

@ziadghannam7704

8 күн бұрын

"the free world" killed: 100 million native americans, australians 165 million in India 20 mil in Africa 17 mil vietnamese 7 mil in Algeria 7 mil in N Korea 2 mil in Iraq, 1 mil in Afghanistan 1 mil in Indonesia 1 mil in Philippins 200k in Guatemala Hiroshima, WW, Guantanamo

@m.a.haquemanik9148

4 күн бұрын

He was a great Satan.

@SomethingSomethingg

2 күн бұрын

@@ziadghannam7704 What does that have to do with the fact that we have free speech??? You can bring up these numbers all you want and I agree with you it's shameful but at the same time it doesn't take away the fact that we have freedoms Muslim societies don't.

@haveaniceday365.

2 күн бұрын

​@@SomethingSomethingg What do you know about Muslim societies which is wrong how you label them? What do you know about 2 billion Muslims around the world? The majority of Muslims are in Indonesia,Malaysia, India and Africa Europe 87% that enjoys freedom. Only 13% are in middle eastern that are rich oil countries with kings and dictators made by the west in the colonial era. Muslim is a religion not a society.They have different cultures,languages race,ethnic,countries,continent,and socio-economic backgrounds.next time make your homework.

@SomethingSomethingg

9 сағат бұрын

@@haveaniceday365. No, they don't enjoy freedom. No country with anti-blasphemy laws enjoys freedom. If you're not allowed to criticize or mock a religion than you're not living in a free society.

His attacker was a 24 year-old kid living in his mother's basement with no future, no personal identity, no motivation, and no aspirations. His only identity was his religion, and here was Salman Rushdie, an atheist, a brilliant author, highly educated, highly successful, who had everything. What would be the simplest and easiest way to get instant fame and notoriety, and approval from the fanatics in his religion? Killing the man he was jealous of. It was as simple as that. "I just didn't like him very much". Brilliant self-analysis, guy. That's as far as his thinking went. I feel sorry for his mother; but I hope he spends the rest of his life in prison.

@pali_aha

13 күн бұрын

Why feel sorry for his mother? She nurtured him and may be as deep of a thinker as he.

@DarylBark

13 күн бұрын

@@pali_aha If you have to ask the question, "why have compassion?" then maybe there are a few questions YOU should be asking yourself.

@ernestvernon9658

13 күн бұрын

What do you know 😂

@ZaxololRiyodin

13 күн бұрын

@@pali_aha his mother disowned him after the attack

@danmccormick1313

13 күн бұрын

Aloha snackbar.

The religion of peace.

It is so good to see Sir Salman again.

@lennarthagen3638

13 күн бұрын

He's not a Sir

@cr-it5lh

12 күн бұрын

Sir😂

@AJnzxv1

12 күн бұрын

@@lennarthagen3638 Yes he is...

@deathlarsen7502

11 күн бұрын

'sir' give me a break

@AJnzxv1

11 күн бұрын

@@deathlarsen7502 He's knighted, he's 'Sir' whether you like it or not.

Amazing interview. Brilliant and insightful as always. Am grateful the audience members and the universe gave us more time with him on the planet.

@BlueMoon_33

14 күн бұрын

My husband is the surgeon he quotes in this piece. Mr. Rushdie is an amazing man. We are blessed to still have him here.

@lyricessence

13 күн бұрын

@@BlueMoon_33 Tell him thank you.

@BlueMoon_33

13 күн бұрын

@@lyricessence His fortitude following this tragedy and his continued courage are an ongoing inspiration to us. T!hank you

@babypicassoeisenstein

12 күн бұрын

do you like his books? what can you recommend?

Good to see you ! Long live free speech. India loves Salman Rushdie. Keep writing.

@user-gz9js7fd2p

12 күн бұрын

India wouldn't love Salman Rushdie if he wrote a book about Hinduism similar to satanic verses.

@anothermouth7077

12 күн бұрын

what do you think about ongoing media oppression and the decline in freedom of speech in India ?

@indiaunmuted2414

12 күн бұрын

@@anothermouth7077 Media oppression??Do you even know the meaning of free speech?? A|| you people understand is "just|ce by sw0rd". Justice to Ayesha.

@yomamasohot6411

12 күн бұрын

@@anothermouth7077 Where are you from?

@hasnat6575

12 күн бұрын

Indians talking abou freedom of speech where it’s PM never had a press conference

Rushdie's work has been with me for two thirds of my life, from Himalayan peaks to Virgin rain forests of Africa. Kudos to 60 Minutes for those 27 seconds of silence. When you understand what every second in a show costs, you understand the depth of reverence and compassion it is showing Salman..

I’d put money down on the assumption that Khomeni NEVER read the book and just listened to fanatical followers and/or advisors of his who told him the book was offensive. Typical of those who want to ban books because of self-righteous fanatics who want to force their religious beliefs and “values” on others.

I was almost stabbed to death last year - I think I need to read this book. Stumbling upon these recent interviews of Rushdie and learning he wrote this book with a particular title that resonates with me personally, I feel is a sign. Strange how life works.

@kurikuraconkuritas

9 күн бұрын

I know what you mean but it is a coincidence

@mz6367

7 күн бұрын

Why were you stabbed if you dont mind? Glad that ur okay

@pho3nix-

7 күн бұрын

@@mz6367 Attempted robbery, completely random while walking home one night. And thank you, I appreciate it!

@Rhythm0-5299

7 күн бұрын

You can read Omar Khajam or Saadi Shirazi. Because that nation is full with good authors.

Impressive man and thought provoking

@BlueMoon_33

14 күн бұрын

Absolutely 💯 agree

As a Muslim, I’m so happy you survived. Your story matters and I really respect you!

@green1880

12 күн бұрын

Rushdie was evil - you should be ashamed of yourself

@generalmartok3990

12 күн бұрын

@@green1880 Is. The attacker is a failure in life and failed in his goal.

@standforhumanitariancauses4756

12 күн бұрын

@@green1880 How is Rushdie evil? what did he do?

@LancasterSupremo

12 күн бұрын

Why you all need to lie to make your religion looked good...

@standforhumanitariancauses4756

11 күн бұрын

@@Cinoth I know he did. But that doesn't make him an evil person. He had a lot of legitimate points. In Iran many Persians respected him. Because the Persian Iranians don't want to follow Islamic laws, they want democracy. Islam was forced on them in the 6th century by Arab Muslims that invaded Iran. And in 1979 another group of Arab descendant Ayatollahs took over and are oppressing them. And why the hell should someone go to the extreme wanting to hurt someone because they criticize Islam?? Because Muhammad also said, to punish those that question or criticize Islam. FREE IRAN AND PERSIANS FROM ISLAM. Give us democracy. We're Persians and NOT Arabs.

thank you for your brilliance, your humor and your intelletual honesty. just thank you.

I'm from Iran and a big fan of the Verses and of Mr. Rushdie generally. What a lovely man.

@none377

10 күн бұрын

So good to hear that there are Iranians who are open-minded. I have questions for you if you don't mind.

@beback_

10 күн бұрын

@@none377 Most of us are. But it's good that you're open to challenging your prejudices. Ask away!

@kiranchar6274

10 күн бұрын

No wonder the current government is trying hard to take over Iran, your all brainwashed

@none377

10 күн бұрын

@@beback_ First of all, do you currently live in Iran? I'm Iraqi by the way.

@beback_

10 күн бұрын

@@none377 Oh cool! No I don't live in Iran anymore.

Salman is a phenomenal writer, and I gotta say, hes got fantastic, lucky taste in women! I salute him!

He survived that incident in the metal foundry. I’m so happy he’s still alive!

There is no logic or reason in such an attack just irrational hatred against anybody that remotely fits the description of an enemy.

@JibrhanKhan-lw2lk

13 күн бұрын

Tell that to Israel

@maskedmarvyl4774

13 күн бұрын

No, just irrational hatred against anybody more successful than him, who his religion told him to hate.

@maskedmarvyl4774

13 күн бұрын

@@JibrhanKhan-lw2lk , Tell that to your mom. Oh, and thanks for your condolences for the 1200 men, women, small children and infants who were murdered in their homes by Hamas. Really great role models for you, there.

@psmorgan2542

12 күн бұрын

It’s not irrational, it’s lawful according to all mainstream interpretations of Islamic law.

@haruspex1-50

12 күн бұрын

It’s 100% logical if you follow the Quran, Tafsirs and authentic Hadiths. It’s us who remain ignorant to how corrosive this ideology really is around the globe.

A great man. Long live free speech.

This just makes me want to read more of his books!

Salman Rushdie is brilliant, accomplished, and brave. Everything his despicable little attacker, and all his would be attackers, whether state sponsored, or random crazies, are not. I met him a couple of times at public events, and found him kind and affable. I love his writing, particular Midnight's Children, Shame, and The Satanic Verses. I've read each of them several times. Thank you Mr. Rushdie, for thousands of hours of sheer reading joy.

You should be proud of everything you've done! I'm so happy you have physically recovered. Never stop!

He is a brilliant author. The amount of courage to forge ahead with his life and advocate for writers is tremendous.

Those 27 seconds were as an infinity. So much damage wrought in those seconds

Iran is now an ex-Muslim-majority country; Islam has Khomeini to thank for that! 🥂

@seanmurphy2365

12 күн бұрын

Source please

@andycallaghan5975

12 күн бұрын

I just read it was 99% Muslim...do where are you getting that from please ?

@JavaT6437

12 күн бұрын

@@andycallaghan5975 He means that no one really believes in this ridiculous religion, but they are forced to believe in appearance by the government

@arashor1334

12 күн бұрын

You can see that in gaaman institute survey and richard Dawkins has also mentioned it in an Interview with iranintl tv network

@yomamasohot6411

12 күн бұрын

@@andycallaghan5975 Let me guess, you got those figures from the Islamic regime?

I am so glad Sir Salman Rushdi is alive, healthy, awesome as always and kicking! ❤

So wonderful to see him again.

I was introduced to Mr. Rushdie in an English lit. class, we read "Midnight's Children" and I was completely blown away. After that, I had to read "Satanic Verses" and was again blown away. Midway through the book I started over and only allowed myself one chapter a day to prolong the experience. One of my fave quotes, "What happens when you win? When your enemies are at your mercy: how will you act then? Compromise is the temptation of the weak; this is the test for the strong.”

@maryanneevans8812

12 күн бұрын

The quote reflects beautifully the situation at hand.

Isn't it about time humanity moved on from these insane witchhunts? I could never imagine being so offended by something as benign as a 40 year-old fantasy novel. How do we prevent people from being fueled by these mad ideologies?

@TJ-kk5zf

13 күн бұрын

islam

@psmorgan2542

12 күн бұрын

The world has moved on, it’s just Islam that can’t get past the 6th century

@delishme2

12 күн бұрын

Clearly you can start by answering your own question and learn about the religious ideology that is so offended by being questioned, that it is often roused to extreme violence to remedy the questioning. If you have no idea about it, how can you possibly stop it ? and worse still, by your ignorance you find that IT finds it's way to your doorstep, and into your life in the most nefarious sense, leaving you completely unable to defend yourself or that you hold dear. That is going to be some peoples experience. I would encourage you to learn, learn as much as you can about it. Because if you knew what I do, you would be a little more focussed on what's coming our way.

@TJ-kk5zf

12 күн бұрын

@@delishme2 you mean Islam

@Isa-jr9en

12 күн бұрын

@@TJ-kk5zf i or I, that is the big problem 🤔

A man who tried to change the world..respect for you, a great man

I am grateful that this hero of mine survived to tell what happened and can go on speaking, writing, express himself, making all the opponents of free speech powerless.

I hope Rushdie is with us for years to come, and I hope his attacker learns what an American prison is like for decades to come.

@yomamasohot6411

12 күн бұрын

The man's an American so I don't think he was completely unaware of the American prison system.

I had no idea he lost his right eye. Good lord. Evil religious fanatics are a scourge on this planet.

@fuseplan1039

10 күн бұрын

Starting with American crusaders.

@muneebiqbal5584

10 күн бұрын

Its apt as the anti-christ will be blind in the right eye also

@Quantumwolf45

9 күн бұрын

@@fuseplan1039 Haven't taken world history class yet, I see.

@fuseplan1039

9 күн бұрын

@@Quantumwolf45 Unfortunately there is plenty more. However, what happened to one eye willy was obviously wrong, but blame the deranged attacker not a whole religion!

@paulrudgley1682

9 күн бұрын

@@muneebiqbal5584 I thought there would be some religious symbolism behide it. Females seem to have been demonised by the yin,which is also left hand side and yang = Right hand side. Yin = Females = Negative force. Yang = Males = Positive force. I have a working Theory/hypothesis of how those ideas/concepts seems to have been transferred or overlaid onto society,so that's how females have and are still preceived in a negative way and males preceived in a positive way.

He is great!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

My deepest gratitude for the immense contribution you've made to literature and for the courage you have shown in facing these devils. You are a remarkable person, and you hold a special place in my heart

It's good to see that the incident hasn't changed Rushdie's view.

Darkness cannot abide the light.

As an Iranian, I must say that Salman Rushdie is just one of the valuable and wise people whose talent and art have been destroyed by religious idiots.

@Alhilohe6336

10 күн бұрын

*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*

@Free-minded_man

5 күн бұрын

​@@Alhilohe6336do you really the people like you deserve peace? Peace cannot be made when war is needed.

@Alhilohe6336

5 күн бұрын

@@Free-minded_man When your believed is wrong and glorified violence, there won't be peace...

One of the first questions was “Did you have any idea that it would cause violence?“ I understand why he asked that but grown men with delusions “caused” the violence, not bound paper.

Your books are, and will always be, the most turbulent, beautifully exciting, challenging and deeply romantic stories that I will ever read. Thank you for your mind.

What a hero! God bless!

Such peaceful people.

I wish Rushdie a long life.

brilliant human being.

‏لا اله إلا أنت سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمين 🌱

I love you rushdi

I think the Fatwa on Rushdie was the first time the average person in the west became aware of Islamic fundamentalism. It was certainly the first time I'd heard it.

Such immaculate timing

Salman Rushdie is a creative genius of our beloved world today !!!!.....😊

Talk about a rad dude!

Sending Love and Peace 🌿🕊️

More power to you Mr Rushdie, An inspiration and a beacon of light to all those of us in India who are staunch believers of free speech and against religious extremism !!!

Salman Rushdie is a brave man. He did not retract his visions.

Legend.

Great interview, have loved him as a writer. Midnight's Children is among my favorite novels.

You are hero and inspiration to so many, Salman.

60 minutes won't critizise Islam though.

Bishop Mari Emmanuel in Australia was just stabbed the other day while he was giving his sermon,

Strangers in the night exchanging glances ❤

Hopefully he gets well soon best wishes from India

Hate is Evil.

@sariffuddinibrahim6149

11 күн бұрын

But camouflaging hate in beautiful artistic and poetic language is worst than evil!!!!

@dhananjaybansal1917

11 күн бұрын

@@sariffuddinibrahim6149 Then reply with the same artistic and poetic language not violence . The call for violence was shameful and could not or should not be defended .

@garyfeldman3596

10 күн бұрын

Stick & Stone hurt. Names will never hurt you.

@Alhilohe6336

10 күн бұрын

*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*

@Alhilohe6336

10 күн бұрын

​@@sariffuddinibrahim6149*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*

How can somebody attack like that and plead not guilty?

KNIFE is a brilliant book...I finished it this morning...More brilliance from Salman Rusdie

I appreciate his stance and the fact that the attacker will not be named; such people should not be become 'celebrities'. Thank you Mr. Rushdie.

When Dan Brown writes a fictional story using debatable references to non canonical gospels, there are critical push back from Christians. However there's an understanding that a violent reaction goes too far because it goes against Jesus' teachings. When Rushdie writes a fictional story using debatable references in the Quran, the threat of violence from a fanatical Islamist is very real. The Charlie Hebdo tragedy was another reminder. Unfortunately, violence is demonstrated by Muhammad in the Quran and various hadiths all too often.

@vangielee1403

9 күн бұрын

You said it more than I could have.

@GrammeStudio

4 күн бұрын

and because of folks like the attacker, people like me are now curious to read the book. what could possibly be written, that is so blasphemous? Even Harry Potter did not inspire such level of malice within the Christian community.

@almemon3691

4 күн бұрын

Where in the Quran does Mohammed demonstrate violence?

@Speedyvampir2

2 күн бұрын

Liar.

@almemon3691

Күн бұрын

Where in the Quran does Mohammed advocate violence?

Would love to see 60 minutes interview Julian Assange 😂

All those including ayatolla made the best advertisement for this book imaginable, I'm gonna read it right now! =)))

Good to see you! ❤

What a peaceful community and religion !

@Alhilohe6336

10 күн бұрын

*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*

Rockstar. Bless you, Mr Rushdie

Interesting timing of this interview CNN...

@roadtohope

9 күн бұрын

Exactly

What a gentleman, I'm so glad he has made it through. Kuddos to you sir.

Kinda crazy that his last name is Rushdie too. What a great man

The religion of "peace"

@SomethingSomethingg

13 күн бұрын

Piece of you here and a piece of you there

@user-nb3mq3cg8k

13 күн бұрын

A religion of great indoctrination

@shubhdeepkhanna

12 күн бұрын

To cut in

@YouSoldMe

12 күн бұрын

cud say that about any religion

@yomamasohot6411

12 күн бұрын

@@YouSoldMe You could but in the 21st century there is no bigger threat than Islamic terrorism. If it were the middle ages, we would term Christianity the biggest threat faced by the world because of the crusades.

Any other religion executes people for writing or drawing? Didn’t think so

The power of the written word

One thing I have to mention: the Chautauqua Institute where Salman was set to speak is on Lake Chautauqua. Yes, it’s near Lake Erie but it would’ve been better to be more accurate on that fact.

Your novels, Sir, have their own rooms inside my head. I thank you. The prophetess wearing nothing but butterflies in The S.V. ❤.

Thanks

what a potent way to show that excruciatingly protracted 27 seconds.

A religion of Peace...a piece of you here and a piece of you there.

@Alhilohe6336

10 күн бұрын

*Muhammed is a warriors not a peace maker, they followed his footstep*

Look at Anderson Cooper winning back my viewership, please continue to report proportionately on the increasing domestic threat of islamization. I don’t know about shadows, all I see is a more resilient, brighter light in Rushdie.

In one of his books Ibn Warraq characterized the world we inhabit as the "post-Rushdie" world. Mr. Rushdie has been epoch-making and I wish him good health, long life and would like him to create plenty of more literature.

😢 Bless you for the truth❤

How come a guy who is “not a supernatural person” was so worried about a dream?

@richymind

12 күн бұрын

Your videos are silly😊

Best wishes for you Mr.Rushdie.

Good to see that he hasn't lost any of his wits after such a horrific attack. America, please protect this man.

really good information on tennis match

Books and pens have been the greatest tool to survive his instinctive voice.

as Mr. Rushdie won't acknowledge his attacker, so as no to give him any recognition, the media, too, should Not name mass shooters. they dont deserve recognition either 😤

@TenmaKenzo-to1so

12 күн бұрын

American media " I'm afraid we can't do that"

@nurlindafsihotang49

11 күн бұрын

Yes. Let history forgot him. It does not deserves a line or a word.

There are few people I would want to live forever. But Rushdie is on that list and the other unfortunately has already gone from us.

Saving him = saving freedom of speech

Long Live Rushdie