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One of today’s most admired and controversial political figures, Ayaan Hirsi Ali burst into international headlines following the murder of Theo van Gogh by an Islamist who threatened that she would be next. She made headlines again when she was stripped of her citizenship and resigned from the Dutch Parliament. Infidel shows the coming of age of this distinguished political superstar and champion of free speech as well as the development of her beliefs, iron will, and extraordinary determination to fight injustice. Raised in a strict Muslim family, Hirsi Ali survived civil war, female mutilation, brutal beatings, adolescence as a devout believer during the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood, and life in four troubled, unstable countries ruled largely by despots. She escaped from a forced marriage and sought asylum in the Netherlands, where she earned a college degree in political science, tried to help her tragically depressed sister adjust to the West, and fought for the rights of Muslim women and the reform of Islam as a member of Parliament. Under constant threat, demonized by reactionary Islamists and politicians, disowned by her father, and expelled from family and clan, she refuses to be silenced. Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, Hirsi Ali’s story tells how a bright little girl evolves out of dutiful obedience to become an outspoken, pioneering freedom fighter. As Western governments struggle to balance democratic ideals with religious pressures, no other book could be more timely or more significant.

Autobiografie van de Nederlandse politica en publiciste (1969), waarin zij haar standpunten uiteenzet betreffende de botsing tussen het islamitische en westerse denken. Vervolg op 'Mijn vrijheid' (2006).

"Een moslimvrouw heeft meer status naarmate ze meer zonen heeft. Als mijn oma werd gevraagd hoeveel kinderen ze had, zei ze: 'Eén.' Ze had negen dochters en één zoon. Dat zei ze ook over ons gezin. Dat wij maar één kind hadden. 'En wij dan?' vroegen mijn zus en ik. 'Jullie gaan voor ons zoontjes krijgen,' antwoordde ze. Ik werd er wanhopig van. Wat moest ik met mijn leven op aarde? Zoontjes baren! Een zoontjesfabriek worden. Ik was toen negen jaar. Om hun toekomstige functie als zoontjesfabriek zo goed mogelijk te vervullen, wordt meisjes van jongs af aan geleerd zich te schikken. Naar God, vader, broer, familie, clan. Hoe beter een vrouw daarin slaagt, hoe deugdzamer ze gevonden wordt. Je moet altijd geduldig zijn, ook wanneer je man de meest vreselijke dingen van je verlangt. En daarvoor word je beloond in het hiernamaals. Maar die beloning stelt weinig voor. Voor vrouwen zijn er in het paradijs dadels en druiven. Verder niets." De zoontjesfabriek bevat alle artikelen die Ayaan Hirsi Ali tot nu toe heeft gepubliceerd, voorafgegaan door een interview van Colet van der Ven.

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

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.