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Khaled Diab The idea has been brewing in the back of mind for some time. For years, I have been writing articles tackling and challenging the mutual misconception…moreThe idea has been brewing in the back of mind for some time. For years, I have been writing articles tackling and challenging the mutual misconceptions, half truths and outright myths held by many in the West and in Muslim societies towards one another.
However, the space afforded to me as a journalist in the medium of articles was inadequate to deal with the magnitude of the challenge. As I watched with alarm the rise in radical intolerance on all sides, I resolved that the only solution was to delve deeper and write a book dealing uncompromisingly with these issues, and to do so from my rather unique perspective as someone who has lived on both sides of the perceived divide and who was raised a Muslim against a Christian backdrop but decided that religion was not for me.
I am under no illusions that this book will make a difference, in these polarised, troubling times. But if it gives some readers pause for reflection and helps them become more appreciative of the complexity and nuance of the situation, then I will feel that my endeavour was worthwhile.(less)

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	Islam for the Politically Incorrect 3.47 avg rating — 17 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Intimate Enemies: Living with Israelis and Palestinians in the Holy Land (Kindle Single Book 19) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Forgotten War: A Year Since Gaza by Jillian Jones (Editor), Khaled Diab (Goodreads Author), Amos Harel 3.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Out NOW: The Alternative Guide to Islam

The electronic version of The Alternative Guide to Islam has been released.

With all the misperceptions and misinformation surrounding Islam and Muslims, the book seeks to set the record straight with honesty, nuance and humour.

WARNING: Contains sex and alcohol.

As I'm a generous soul, you can read a sample of the book here

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Published on September 11, 2026 00:50 • Tags: arab, culture, history, islam, middle-east, muslim, politics, society

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