The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades)

Not a bad book, but like all the volumes in the Politically Incorrect Guide series, the format and the cover alone screams "preaching to the choir." Still, Spencer's book rehashes all the standard stuff. Namely, when you compare the Koran to the New Testament, Muhammed and Jesus come across as quite different. The Koran has some quite good bits, but, quite a number of bad bits. Namely, modern civil liberties and representative government (I would add the free enterprise system too) are products of a Christian West, but Islam and Islamic society is generally incompatible with such things. A secularized Islamic state, like Turkey, may make it possible, but Islam and the West really don't mix that well (unless you ignore a lot of the Koran show more and many a hadith). I'm sorry. History and the statements of Islamic fundamentalists make that plain. This book, in the typically PIG way, underscores that truth. show less

Published in 2005, The Politically Incorrect guide to Islam is still amazingly current in 2017. If one were to judge the book by its cover, one would presume it to be sensationalist and provocative. The contents are, however, more civilised than the tabloid-like cover. The author, Robert Spencer, has done a good job referencing relevant source material. The book is probably not very balanced, but writings more amenable to Islam are surely also biased (reversely), while conforming to political correctness. The book made many important points and taught me several new things. (Read detailed analysis on my blog)

Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) by Robert Spencer
Why I picked up this book: I wanted to read more about Muslims, wanted to get another perspective about it in light of all the talk about “we are a religion of peace” vs. the extremists that blow up buildings, politically correct answers from the past and how it all plays into today.

Why I finished this book: I really enjoyed this book. I liked the contrast between Islam and Christianity. I learned a lot in this book, loved reading the original work quotes, and I finished it because it was well laid out and interesting and I didn’t want to miss the well researched aspects of this book. I did have questions about the implications which made it fun to run for me.

I like the early chapters where the author goes through common arguments like 'Even in the Old Testament Moses killed off tribes... so how is this different than Islam?' This and many other common arguments are answered and dealt with directly, not with clever phrases, but well thought and very rational answers. A MUST READ! Changes the way you see the news on the main-stream media. Look at the reviews below that rate this less than three stars. They don't even comment on the content and references sited. I was very impressed with how meticulously the author referenced assertions and claims that would understandably upset those that follow Muhammad. No matter what side of the fence you are on before reading this book or listening to the show more CD version, truth is truth, and this author can't change truth. Do the research and be informed. A fantastic read and listen! AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ FOR THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THE WESTERN WORLD. Semper Fi. show less

Interesting, informative and thought provoking. It will be interesting to see where the tenants of the Islamic faith leads and how the world will respond based on the historical, current and future given the underlying desire to have Islamic rule. I appreciated the book references, the history and comparison with the Christian faith.

What a great read! A very misleading title to a very well researched and strongly argued book. The things the average person is not taught about the birth and rise of Islam, and the effects we're suffering today, is unforgivable. Don't miss this one.

This is a wonderful book that tells it like it is! The writer is a foremost authority on his subject and he is candid where others may be a little fearful. Much to chew on, and for those super enthusiasts, Spencer has several recommendations to further research Islam and its many dangers!