“As we have seen in the data, resentment against the West comes from what Muslims perceive as the West's hatred and denigration of Islam; the Western belief that Arabs and Muslims are inferior,; and their fear of Western intervention, domination, or occupation. (p. 141)”
― Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think
― Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think
“Interestingly, the more Americans report knowing about Muslim countries, the more likely they are to hold positive views of those countries. (p. 155)”
― Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think
― Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think
“It is not Islam that oppresses Muslim women, it is the lack of knowledge or the lack of application of that knowledge that oppresses.”
― From My Sisters' Lips
― From My Sisters' Lips
Ilham’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ilham’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Ilham
Lists liked by Ilham




















