
The definitive Substack for historical and textual insight into Islam, jihad, and the millennia‑long clash of civilizations — written by historian and translator Raymond Ibrahim
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Today in history, the Martyrs of Otranto chose death over Islam—and their forgotten story has profound implications for the West today.
Note: Much of this article was excerpted and adapted from chapter 7 of my 2018 book, Sword and Scimitar...
The Fake History of Jizya
In a recent Substack, we looked at the return of, and explained the doctrinal and historic roots of, jizya.
Before asking whether the West should be “suspicious of Islam,” we must first establish what actually MAKES something Islamic—and Islamic law is crystal clear.
I’ve been watching the recent Oxford Union debate on whether the West has the r...
"Grievances can be negotiated or mitigated. Doctrinal imperatives founded on sacred texts and centuries of jurisprudence cannot..."
I was recently reminded while going through some files that on February 12, 2009, I testified before the Te...
Who Profits by Convincing Christians to “Lose the Argument”?
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup—a global celebration of competition, excellence, and the will to win—millions of viewers were told that the truly Christian thing to do is... lose....
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