The man burning this Qur’an has likely lived all his life in the Islamic Republic of Iran. He has seen Islam up close, and lived under its laws. Will Western Leftists call him “Islamophobic”? Is his lived experience of no value?
Another man from #Iran responds to #چالش_آتش_زدن_قرآن which means #Burning_Quran_Challenge:
He says: ”Our problems all come from #Islam and the #Quran. I will burn this book so that others may burn it too.“ pic.twitter.com/ldWLvj3J3q— Armin Navabi (@ArminNavabi) May 22, 2018
St. Manuel II Palailogos says
<3 Iran was raped by Islamic jihad. They need to regain and resurrect their noble and venerable culture from barbarism.
Cicero says
This is such a truthful statement. The Persians have a long, literate, cultured and mighty history . This millennial old culture is buried in the DNA. It needs nurturing to blossom
What can they do ?
mariam rove says
What can they do ?
As an Iranian I can tell you they are doing the best they can. The question is: What America can do:
Tighten the economic noose harder by the minute.That is what will bring the Ayatollahs down. The entire trucking industry is on strike there, there are long lines for gay, things are so expensive that people’s buying powers are in the s…hole. The Iranian money is the most worthless money on the planet. When I left Iran in 1976 one $ was 70 Rials. One to one. One $ is now 77000 rials, do the math. m
GeorgY says
Iranians (Persians) are very good people who were hi-jacked a long time ago by the Arab Islamics. But we (the USA) meddled in their affairs before, a terrible mistake. Now we are in a bind.
Karen says
Anything is still possible.
abad says
I have witnessed first hand Iranian immigrants, plus Iranian-Americans, on a university campus, take on Islam. I even knew female Iranian Muslims who never even wore hijab here in the states. I’m pretty sure my Persian language professor was in that religion closet, ie, practicing Zoroastrian. Meanwhile, one of my history professors, a white male Protestant background convert to Islam. Yep.
And on the whole, my fellow students of said origin were pretty cool, very friendly and of course polite, Persians being from a culture traditionally polite.
In all, I am actually happy to have received my degree in Near Eastern Studies. I think Iran has the potential to reclaim its rich heritage and shuck off Islam once and for all.
christianblood says
GeorgY posted
(…Iranians (Persians) are very good people who were hi-jacked a long time ago by the Arab Islamics. But we (the USA) meddled in their affairs before, a terrible mistake. Now we are in a bind…)
Very well-said, indeed!
According to unarchived BBC news, in January, 1979 (…the US government told a Khomeini envoy that they were – in principle – open to the idea of changing the Iranian constitution, effectively abolishing the monarchy. And they gave the ayatollah a key piece of information – that the Iranian military leaders were flexible about their political future…)
The BBC’s un-archived article below tells us that the US government was extremely eager to get rid off their long time ally, the Shah of Iran and were enthusiastically cooperating with Shiite Khumeinists and wanted them to depose the Shah! Please read more on the BBC link below:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36431160
John Hawk says
Only one to 77,000? In another year, Persians will look back on that as the good old days.
Carol the 1st says
Armin Navabi is very brave. What a great message it would send if the people in a nation largely incorporated for centuries into Islam still had the intelligence and dignity and bravery to totally shuck it. Armin seems to realize that the ideology must go or Islam will just repeat its past actions over and over again.
Keith Gilbert says
A start, a long awaited start for a great cleansing is in order because this book has led all of us to great peril and destruction, acts, words & deeds that in truth hod no value whatsoever.
Michael Copeland says
“So long as there is this book there will be no peace in the world.”
Gladstone, in the House of Commons
https://libertygb.org.uk/news/book-reviews-koran
Ole Pederson says
Wherever the guy lives, it is brave going public like this. Almost a death warrant, same as the book he burned.
PMP says
Yes indeed. May he be forever free and safe. He has more backbone and more balls than any and all living Western World Leaders combined.
boakai ngombu says
this man may soon be a martyr. May the Lord keep his faith strong throughout what may come and grant him rest and peace.
his statement is both courageous and correct.
Geoff Wynn says
He is brave and God loves the courageous people who yield the truth like a sword. He speaks for many.
elee says
Well said Honest Ali. Hey everybody, read his post!
dan christensen says
If everybody with a koran burnt the book the same day, it could cause unforeseeable climatic changes.
Massive burning of huge amounts of garbage must be planned in advance!
Jaladhi says
A least there is one honest and courageous “Muslim”. I shouldn’t call him a Muslim – he is anything but! He da guts to durn the book of crime!
Salah says
More of the same:
http://crossmuslims.blogspot.ca/2014/01/egyptian-muslims-tear-up-quran.html
Islam is a huge prison where Muslims are both the prisoners and the jail keepers.
Walter Sieruk says
That statement by those Iranians about the Quran which is “We are hostages to that book…this book has nothing but violence and misery.” Therefore many Iranians themselves have become awake to the reality that the Quran is religious manual of violence and death ,as in ,for example 5:33. 9:5, 111. 47:4
The foundation of this whole Islamic “Republic “of Iran is based on the “holy book” of Islam the Koran, as in 47;4. Some call this religious book, the Quran. All this leads to a very important question: “Is the Quran the Word of God or is it a fabrication of a man. Thus, is the Quran the truth or a fiction and a hoax ?” The jihadists use many verses from the Quran as the main source of justification for their violence, mayhem and murders. As found in For example, 4:89. 5:33. 9:5,111,123. The answer is clearly given on pages 145 through 157 in THE ISLAMIC INVASION by Robert Morey in which he wrote a section on the Quran with its self-contradictions. Just two of the many he cited are the following “The Quran differs on whether a day is a thousand years or fifty thousand years in God’s sight’ and “Who was first to believe? Abraham or Moses [Sura 6:14 versus 7:143]? The above is inconsistent and illogical. Further, Morey wrote about “The fact that Judaism and Christianity broke up into different sects was used in the Quran to prove that they are not of God [Suras 30:20-32. 42:13, 14]. Yet Islam has broken up into many warring sects and therefore cannot be true if the Quran is right.” Moreover, Morey in his book shows many more contradictions and absurdities in the Quran, there are and how Muhammad incorporated extra Biblical and Jewish folklore along with pre-Islamic Arabian myth and parts of Zoroastrian and Hindu stories into the Quran. Furthermore, the Muslims claim that “the Quran is the direct, literal word of God unmodified in any way by the Prophet who uttered them at the bidding of God.” Nevertheless, in the book UNVEILING ISLAM by Ergun Mehmet and Eethi Caner has shown that the Quran was modified in the following account on pages 45. “Muhammad felt the need to improve on the words of Allah, since he changed Allah’s wisdom for his own on several occasions. A hadith tells of the nonchalant emendations of Muhammad:’ On a number of occasions he [a scribe] had, with the Prophet’s consent changed the closing words of verses. For example, when the prophet had said ‘God is mighty and wise ‘ Adbollah b. Abi Sarh suggested writing down ‘Knowing and wise’ and the Prophet answered that there was no objection. Having observed a succession of changes of this type, Adbollah renounced Islam on the grounds that revelations, if from God could not be changed at the prompting of a scribe such as himself. After his apostasy he went to Mecca and joined the Qorayshites.’ Other writers reveal that later Muhammad and his people did go war with the Qorayshites and he personally killed Abdollah. Obviously Abdollah knew too much and Muhammad wanted Abdollah’s knowledge to die with him.” In conclusion, the Quran is not only a fiction, it’s also a hoax and therefore This Islamic regime rests on a “house of cards.” That is total and complete falsehood.
pemba says
correct and courageous
Denny Abrahamsson says
The devil visited Muhammed in a cave and promised him all the World. He tried with Jesus 600 years earlier without success.
Indiana Tom says
I have thought.the same thing. In the temptations of Christ, Jesus passed all the tests with flying colors. Mighty Mo bombed the whole exam.
IanB says
Midget Mo …
Ray Jarman says
I bought a copy (in English) of the piece of filth and there is one striking thing that I have noticed besides the hatred of infidels and stupid rituals, not once did I find the word LOVE anywhere. In Matthew 22:39 we are taught to, “Love others as much as you love yourself.” In Deuteronomy 6:5, Moses taught his followers, “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” It is about loving God viz. FEAR allah and go out and kill for him.
Carol the 1st says
I guess you’re not a beloved pet or family member in Islam. You are a tool who may or may not get a pat on the head from the demanding one depending on whether or not you followed his formula for world peace.
Japetto Danatelli says
I wish I could shake this man’s hand, he’s so right in his opinions and has a good heart. He’s smart enough to know where the problems in islam come from, the koran and hadith are filled with hate and bigotry of the worst kind. And people actually believe that nonsense is divine wisdom from god! I’m all for free will, if some people want to worship evil in private and it doesn’t hurt others then I don’t care much. I’d rather they didn’t do it but it’s their choice. But when those teachings inspire dangerous, criminal actions by its adherents then I have to object. These morally retarded teachings are causing genocidal crimes and murder around the world, has been for centuries. What kind of person would I be if I didn’t speak against it? Oh, I forgot–a hateful racist bigot. In today’s world if you are against bigotry then you are a bigot; if you are against religious supremacy then you are a supremacist; if you’re patriotic and love your heritage then you’re a racist. Western leaders (Trump is certainly an exception) are no longer brave for our own democracy and ideals because they’re too busy trying to satiate those who want us dead or destroyed. This guy here is a voice of reason in a world of madness. While our own politicians and media lie and shill for islam this guy is risking his life for human rights and peace. That famous Lincoln quote just popped into my head,
“You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.”
We’ve got a lot of bad folks in politics and media who have been fooling a lot of people, but that can’t fool everyone. I know there are tons of good people out there just like this guy who know the evils of islam and want to do something about it. More and more people are realizing the left’s tactics are nothing but an underhanded shell game that punishes the good while helping the islamic bad. What this guy said goes right to the heart of matter and can’t be denied by decent minded people. But that’s typically what the left does, they ignore the undeniable truth and perpetuate lies and misinformation to protect islam. To me that’s evil and unpatriotic in the extreme. Their actions encourage islamic jihad which is fundamentally opposed to our nation’s laws and human rights. If that’s not criminal then I suggest perhaps it should be. It’s a form of treason in my mind, even if their methods fall beyond the purview of current law.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
It is not true, no such rascality happened in Iran. Iranians are proud of Islamic révolution with Quran as guide, which has uplifted Iran to advancement in all human endeavors from backwardedness during western puppet shah Who stole their wealths and stashed them with western economies. Iran is now manufacturing its own weapons and needed products and no longer dépendant on the west to be supplied with obsolete weapons and finished products as It was during shah.Even where It is neccessary to buy from outside, the terms of the agrements have to be fair. This is exactly the reason why mithraist christian armed robbers hate Islamic révolution In Iran.They want puppet leaders to return,but they have gone forever. Fools !!
Salah says
This video is for my dear friend Ibrahim:
Muslims tear up quran, burn it and urinate on it.
http://crossmuslims.blogspot.ca/2014/01/egyptian-muslims-tear-up-quran.html
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Salah, i have gone through the link, but it is just normal concocted lie by mithraist christian evangelists, which Will never promote mithraist christianity. It just potray mithraist christians as rascals as one mad mithraist christian Evangelist burnt thé Quran in the evil united states
Ray Jarman says
Ibrahim, I have placed the copy of the unholy piece of trash in the bathroom where it belongs. I don’t put defecation anywhere but a bathroom because it is vile and causes deceases.
Indiana Tom says
This book has nothing but violence and misery”
Well, he got that one right.
tim gallagher says
Bravo to this man. And no doubt he’s going to face threats against him. He joins the list of ex-Muslims, such as Nonie Darwish, Wafa Sultan, Ibn Warraq, Ali Sina and Ayaan Hirsi Ali and others, who have woken up and left evil, barbaric Islam and joined the more civilised members of the human race. Islam is totally barbaric and is an obvious, very violent danger to all non-Muslims. If only all the Muslims would wake up and leave Islam behind and join the more peaceful, more civilised members of humanity. Become a Buddhist or a Christian or an agnostic or atheistic humanist and make this world a somewhat safer place. Unfortunately, I know it’s only a utopian fantasy, at least for many years to come. What a better world it would be. Islam and the Koran have nothing but violence and misery. He’s spot on in that observation as Indiana Tom says above.. And the leftie apologists for Islam should be deservedly embarrassed by brave Muslims like this man. Of course, it’ll probably be a story that the main stream media will choose not to report.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Salah, i have gone through the link, but it is just normal concocted lie by mithraist christian evangelists, which Will never promote mithraist christianity. It just potray mithraist christians as rascals as one mad mithraist christian Evangelist burnt thé Quran in the evil united states
Garfield says
I really hope the good Iranian PEOPLE get their country back. The horrible leaders and fanatics need to go. The man who burned that filthy “book” is brave. I wish him well.
Mark Spahn (West Seneca, NY) says
Is “Armin Navabi” a Persian name? I wonder whether he adopted the name Armin in commemoration of
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arminius .
Matthieu Baudin says
Book burning isn’t a good idea. However the Apostates probably have a lot of pent up feelings and it’s better to take it out on a book than a living thing.
Bee says
https://youtu.be/QfyGZO-J7q4
Everyone Muslim, Christian, other religions, church leaders etc.m would do well to listen and watch these video ps by a Wahhabi ex Muslim. There is still much more to learn about the truth, or non truths regarding Islam. Please go to CIRA I ternationa, to find the link. Really very interesting learning and useful when debating Muslims. The whole thing historically is a lie.
Diane says
Wow. This is powerful. I am in awe of this man’s bravery, courage, truth.
FYI says
If you compare what islam teaches… with respect to Judaism and Christianity.You will see there is an enormous problem with islam/the koran.
The 2 chief commandments are COMPLETELY MISSING in islam.
If you are a muslim THINK about WHY these 2 chief laws are missing.The absence of LOVE creates a wrong image of God as a tyrant who wants to punish you and enslave you.
There are 2 chief Commandments;love of GOD and love of neighbor.
so important are they that they are placed ABOVE
the 10 commandments.
“the whole law of Moses and the teachings of all the prophets depend on these 2 commandments”
Matthew 22 v 40
The entire contents of the Bible can be reduced to them and so too,the basis of both Judaism and Christianity.At the heart of Judaism AND Christianity,you will find these laws of God:laws of..LOVE.
Judaism subscribes to the 2 chief commandments.
Christianity subscribes to the 2 chief commandments.
BUT
islam does NOT subscribe to the two chief commandments..
They are not found anywhere in islam or in the koran.That explains the hate.In fact allah even REJECTS the 2nd chief commandment when he says..
“Oh ye who believe!Take not the Jews and Christians for friends”
koran 5 v 51
So alalh has no time for “love thy neighbor”!
It would appear Judaism and Christianity are in the same Biblical fold but islam clearly isn’t,especially since allah CURSES The Jews AND the Christians {koran 9:30}.
The koran preaches HATE and violence towards non-muslims.In contrast,the New Testament preaches LOVE.
LOVE is superior to hate and it is revealed to be the basis of the Judeo-Christian God.
When a Jew prays to Yahweh,he’s praying to the God {of Moses,God who subscribes to the 2 chief laws of LOVE}
When a Christian prays to God,he’s praying to the God{of Jesus Christ* who also subscribes to the 2 chief laws of LOVE}
But we know by now that allah is NOT the Biblical God so when muslims pray to allah,they pray to a god..
1 who does NOT subscribe to the 2 chief laws
2 who clearly encourages muslims to relect the 2nd chief commandment in koran 5 v 51
3 who CURSES the Jews and the Christians koran 9:30
4 who preaches hatred and violence towards non-muslims.
If you take the original truth about God revealed to Moses,then subtract the 2 chief commandments,warp the teachings and commandments of God in such a way as to make it acceptable for muslims to break them…..then you have allah and his koran;and you can see that allah is a gross distortion of the God of Moses.
*actually Christians also subscribe to the God{ of Moses and of Israel}:All the Apostles were after all Jews.
mortimer says
Armin Navabi is a hero. Because he has burned a Koran, others will be able to cite his revolutionary rebellious act in future.
We need ex-Muslims to do this, but our Western Muslims must give them FULL PROTECTION if they do so.
Drawing attention to Islam’s INCOMPATIBILITY WITH MODERNITY is the only way to make Islam disappear. We must discredit Islam’s inherent BACKWARDNESS.
Politicianophobia says
Ibrahim, get someone to read Letters To My Torturer by Houshang Asadi to you.
Jacqueline says
Armin Navabi appears to be speaking from outside Iran. If he were accessible to the Ayatollahs’ national guard, he would be dead. It is obvious that the majority if Iranians want this religious dictatorship gone. The founder, Ayatollah Khomeini prepared for this by structuring the most effective police state since Stalin’s in the USSR. Any proponents of serious opposition and change are arrested and often murdered. Unless somebody can effect a revolution in the streets headed by responsible political leaders, I don’t think anything will ever change.
gravenimage says
Video: Iranian burns Qur’an, says “We are hostages of this book…This book has nothing but violence and misery”
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This guy is brave. Hope he stays safe.