Ayaan Hirsi Ali Libros

Continuing her journey from a deeply religious Islamic upbringing to a position at Harvard, the brilliant and controversial New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author makes a powerful plea for a Muslim Reformation as the only way to address terrorism, sectarian warfare, and the repression of women and minorities. She argues that the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims can be divided into extremists, peaceable observant Muslims, and dissidents risking their lives to question their faith. While acknowledging that some teachings, such as the duty to wage holy war, conflict with free society values, she believes a Muslim Reformation—revising Islamic doctrine to align with modernity—is possible and may have already begun. The Arab Spring, despite its political setbacks, revealed a new willingness among Muslims, especially women, to think freely. She identifies five essential amendments to Islamic doctrine necessary for progress and urges the Western world to stop appeasing Islamists. Asserting that “Islam is not a religion of peace,” she emphasizes the need to support reformers rather than opponents of free speech. Interweaving personal experiences and historical examples, this work is a passionate plea for peaceful change and global toleration in the face of rising jihadist violence.

The New York Times bestselling author of Infidel, Nomad, and Heretic argues that waves of Muslim immigration are transforming sexual politics in Europe, threatening the hard-won rights of Western women. Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a long-time critic of Islamic extremism, questions the silence surrounding the surge of sexual violence and harassment in European cities, which she links to the influx of over a million migrants from Muslim-majority countries. Having experienced sexual violence herself, including female genital mutilation in Somalia and Saudi Arabia, she believed she had found gender equality in the Netherlands, only to see it jeopardized by new migration trends. In her exploration, Hirsi Ali identifies systemic causes of sexual violence in the Muslim world, such as women's exclusion from public life and insufficient legal protections against abuse. She challenges the West to confront uncomfortable truths: why do authorities and media downplay violence against women, and why do Western feminists focus on workplace issues while ignoring more severe threats? A refugee herself, Hirsi Ali advocates for reforming the immigration system to emphasize integration and assimilation, warning that failure to do so may fuel calls to exclude new Muslim migrants. Despite facing threats for her views, she remains committed to defending women's rights.

Explores how Islam can be reconciled with modernity to end terrorism, sectarian warfare and the repression of women and minorities

Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, the author's story reveals how a bright little girl transformed from dutiful obedience into an outspoken, pioneering freedom fighter. In this timely memoir, she recounts her astonishing journey from a traditional Muslim upbringing in Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya to her intellectual awakening and activism in the Netherlands, now living under armed guard in the West. Her rise to international prominence followed the murder of her colleague, Theo van Gogh, after they collaborated on the film Submission. With a keen eye and often ironic voice, she details her evolving beliefs, unyielding will, and extraordinary resolve to combat injustices committed in the name of religion. Raised in a strict Muslim family, she faced civil war, female mutilation, and brutal beatings, navigating adolescence during the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in four unstable countries ruled by despots. In her early twenties, she escaped a forced marriage and sought asylum in the Netherlands, earning a degree in political science and advocating for the rights of Muslim immigrant women. Despite constant threats, being demonized by reactionary Islamists, and disowned by her family, she remains unyielding in her fight for free speech and reform.

Nomad is a philosophical memoir, telling how Ayaan Hirsi Ali came to America in search of a new life, and the difficulties she faced in reconciling her two worlds. With vivid anecdotes and observations of people, cultures, and political debacles, this narrative weaves together Hirsi Ali's personal story -- including her reconciliation with her devout father who had disowned her when she denounced Islam -- with the stories of other women and men, high-profile and not, whom she encounters. With a deep understanding and intimate perspective of the situation of Muslim women and moderates in the world today and her singular, unwavering intellectual courage, Hirsi Ali offers her always notable, often controversial analysis of Islam vis a vis the superiority of Western democratic values.

A world-renowned activist and feminist pulls no punches in her efforts to reform Islam in this international bestseller, available for the first time in English.

"This woman is a major hero of our time." —Richard Dawkins Ayaan Hirsi Ali captivated readers with her memoir, Infidel, and now, in her follow-up, she recounts her journey to America, escaping death threats from European Islamists and the turmoil she faced. This narrative explores her physical and emotional quest for freedom, transitioning from a restrictive tribal mindset to embracing life as an equal citizen in an open society. Through her experiences, she highlights the challenges of reconciling Islamic beliefs with Western values. Hirsi Ali shares her struggles after breaking ties with her family and her efforts to shed superstitions that hindered her assimilation into Western culture. A poignant moment occurs during her reconciliation with her devout father, who disowned her after she renounced Islam post-9/11. The memoir portrays a family divided by cultural clashes while also celebrating her discoveries in America. Hirsi Ali warns against underestimating radical Islam and urges Western institutions, including universities and the feminist movement, to implement innovative solutions for Muslim immigrants. This work serves as her intellectual coming-of-age, delivering an urgent message about the threats posed by Islam to open societies. A celebration of free speech and democracy, it is a vital call to action.

Das wichtigste Buch zur Islam-Debatte: Ayaan Hirsi Ali und ihr Plädoyer für eine Reformation des IslamAyaan Hirsi Ali fordert uns alle heraus: Die Muslime, an die sie appelliert, sich mit den aufklärerischen Kräften zu verbünden. Den Westen, der eine klare Position gegen die freiheits- und frauenfeindlichen, antisemitischen, homophoben und gewaltbereiten Positionen beziehen soll. Statt der falschen Formel, dass Islam und Islamismus nichts miteinander zu tun haben, so Hirsi Ali, brauchen die Erneuerer des Islam unsere uneingeschränkte Unterstützung.

Die Juden sind Monster und trinken das Blut von muslimischen Kindern. Das glaubt die Familie Zakhrour. Alle Muslime sind Mörder, behaupten die Liebermans. Doch ihre Kinder, Adan und Eva, überwinden die Vorurteile und werden allem Hass zum Trotz Freunde. Am Ende müssen Adan und Eva sich trennen, aber in Sachen Religion macht ihnen niemand mehr etwas vor. Sie werden sich wiedersehen: Inshallah, wenn Gott es will.