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Hidden History – Joram van Klaveren

't Kennishuys — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 22:40:14 +0000

Hidden History – Joram van Klaveren

30 Untold Stories of Islam in the West

About the book “Hidden History” by Joram van Klaveren

Islam and the West are often seen as opposites. But is that really true?

Hidden History uncovers a fascinating and largely forgotten chapter of our past. Through 30 remarkable stories, it reveals how deeply rooted Islam has been in the Western world — long before countries like the Netherlands or the United States even existed.

With sharp insights and compelling anecdotes, Hidden History brings to life the intertwined legacy of Islam and the West. It invites readers into a broader, more honest conversation about history, identity, and shared heritage.

This book offers an inspiring reading experience for anyone interested in exploring our common past with fresh eyes.

About the Author of the Book “Hidden History”

Joram van Klaveren was once known as one of the most outspoken critics of Islam in the Netherlands. As a former MP for the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), he submitted motions to close mosques, ban the Qur’an, and remove Islam from Dutch society.

In his first book, Apostate, he describes his personal spiritual journey — one that ultimately led him to embrace Islam. Since then, he has worked to challenge misconceptions about the faith and built bridges through dialogue and education.

For more high-quality Islamic books, visit our books page. In addition to Joram van Klaveren’s first book, Apostate – From Christianity to Islam in Times of Secularisation and Terror, which has since been translated and published in Dutch, Arabic, French, and Turkish, you will also find books on Islamic creed (aqida), spiritual purification (ihsan), and jurisprudence (fiqh) according to the four legal schools (madhahib), as well as inspiring Islamic children’s books.

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Apostate – Joram van Klaveren (EN)

zoutpeper — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 22:39:58 +0000

Apostate – Joram van Klaveren

From Christianity to Islam in times of secularisation and terror

Joram van Klaveren, also called ‘the crown prince of Wilders’, was a famous critic of Islam. As a former member of the Dutch Parliament and a representative of the Party for Freedom, he submitted numerous bills related to Islam, such as those calling for the closing of mosques, for removing the Quran from parliament and for banning Islam from the Netherlands.

In order to reinforce these thoughts and opinions, he — as a Christian — began to write a book critical of Islam. During the process of writing, however, he found an increasing number of matters that challenged his views of Islam. In this book, Joram describes his personal and theological journey and the development he has undergone.

During this journey, questions arose such as: does God even exist? Is the God of the Quran the same as the God of the Bible? Does Islam teach people to hate disbelievers and oppress women? How did Joram’s negative view of Islam develop? What emotional and social struggles did he have to face? And where has this journey eventually led him?

A must read for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

With forewords by shaykh Hamza Yusuf and prof. Abdal Hakim Murad.

Prof. Abdal Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter):

“To admit that one has been wrong is seldom easy, but to write in careful detail about one’s error, and then to document one’s painful road to truth, reveals considerable strength of character, and restores one’s confidence in human nature and in the prospects for change.”

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf (Mark Hanson):

“Joram’s sincerity enabled him to shift his perspective, to remove the blind spot, to look at something objectively, and to really try and understand it on its own terms. This led to an extraordinary search, the result of which is the book that you are now reading. This book tells the story of an uncommon trajectory, the journey of a man from animosity to charity, from despair to hope, and from belligerence to peace.”

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يورام فان كلافرن – المرتد / Al-murtad – Joram van Klaveren

't Kennishuys — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 22:38:09 +0000

يورام فان كلافرن – المرتد / Al-murtad – Joram van Klaveren (Apostate – Arabic)

من المسيحية إلى الإسلام في زمن العلمنة والإرهاب

يورام فان كلافرن، أو بالأحرى “ولي عهد اليميني المتطرف خيرت فيلدرز” كما يُطلق عليه، كان يعرف بكونه أشرس منتقدي الإسلام. سبق وأن طرح الكثير من المشاريع المتعلقة بالإسلام عندما كان عضوا عن حزب الحرية في مجلس النواب، من بينها إغلاق المساجد، إبعاد القرآن من البرلمان واجتثاث الإسلام من هولندا.

وسعيا إلى تعزيز هذه الأفكار والرؤى عمد، بكونه مسيحيا، إلى تأليف كتاب نقدي حول الإسلام، غير أنه صادف أثناء مرحلة الكتابة العديد من القضايا التي زعزعت نظرته إلى الإسلام. في هذا الكتاب يقدم يورام رحلته الشخصية واللاهوتية والتحول الذي مر به.

وقد تمت مناقشة جملة من الأسئلة الجوهرية خلال هذه الرحلة، وهي تتحدد كالآتي: هل الإله موجود أصلا؟ هل إله القرآن هو نفسه إله الكتاب المقدس؟ هل يُعلّم الإسلام حقا كراهية الكفار واضطهاد النساء؟ كيف تشكلت صورة الإسلام السلبية لدى يورام؟ ما هي الصراعات العاطفية والاجتماعية التي واجهته؟ وأين قادته هذه الرحلة في آخر المطاف؟

عمل جرّيء يستحق القراءة من قبل المسلمين وغير المسلمين!

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