When a murderous psychopath goes on a killing spree, law enforcement
officials and the media never make his religion the central issue -
unless he happens to be a Muslim. Then it sets off another frenzied wave
of commentary about the inherent evils that lurk within the Muslim
faith. From Fox News talking heads, who regularly smear Muslim leaders
as secret terrorists, to Bill Maher, who has made Islam a routine
target, it has become widely acceptable to libel a religion with a
following of over 1.5 billion people - nearly one-quarter of the world's
population. Now popular commentator Arsalan Iftikhar - better known as
"The Muslim Guy" - offers a spirited defense of his faith that is
certain to win him wide acclaim - and yes, another round of overheated
scolding from the usual media quarters.
Iftikahr's spirited defense of his faith is certain to hit a chord
during the 2016 campaign season, as politicians and pundits vie to be
the toughest on the block when it comes to escalating the hostilities in
the Middle East, often demonizing Islam in the process. With his witty
and levelheaded demeanor, the author will cut through all the sound and
fury as a voice of sanity and reason.