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Islam: What the West Needs to Know (2007)

Robert Spencer , Walid Shoebat , Gregory M. Davis , Bryan Daly  |  NR |  DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (165 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Robert Spencer, Walid Shoebat, Bat Yeor, Serge Trifkovic, Abdullah Al-Araby
  • Directors: Gregory M. Davis, Bryan Daly
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Disinformation
  • DVD Release Date: July 17, 2007
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (165 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000PE0GQO
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,548 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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"...thought-provoking.." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"If their central thesis is true-and it's worth considering-then this is the most horrific film of the 21st century so far." -- The Charlotte Observer

"Nothing short of mind-blowing. -- Gwinnett Daily Post

"Nothing short of mind-blowing." -- Gwinnett Daily Post

Product Description

An examination of Islam, violence, and the fate of the non-Muslim world.

Virtually every major Western leader has over the past several years expressed the view that Islam is a peaceful religion and that those who commit violence in its name are fanatics who misinterpret its tenets. This claim, while widely circulated, rarely attracts serious public examination. Now, the question is finally being asked, "Is Islam itself violent?"

Through an examination of the Koran, other Islamic texts, and the example of the prophet Muhammad, this documentary establishes, through a sober and methodical presentation, that violence against non-Muslims is and has always been an integral aspect of Islam. "Jihad," while best translated as "struggle," as represented in the Koran and the life of Muhammad, means nothing less than organized warfare against unbelievers. Relying primarily on Islam's own sources, this documentary demonstrates that Islam is a violent, expansionary ideology that seeks the destruction or subjugation of other faiths, cultures, and systems of government.

The documentary consists of original interviews, citations from Islamic texts, Islamic artwork, computer-animated maps, footage of Western leaders, and Islamic television broadcasts. Its tone is sober, methodical, and compelling.

Features interviews with noted experts on Islam including Robert Spencer, Serge Trifkovic, Bat Ye'or, Abdullah Al-Araby, and former terrorist Walid Shoebat.

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192 of 233 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is what the west needs to know!! July 9, 2007
Format:DVD
A couple of years ago I decided I needed to become informed regarding Islam, so began. All told I guess I've read about 40 books and now have a pretty good idea about what it is. The first book I went out and bought and read, was the Koran, because I thought l may as well go to the source and get the info straight.

Contra earlier reviewers to the other listing of the DVD - `Ehab M. Omar "Newman"', `Dr Saleem Ahmed', `Sky Lion "SkyLion"' - reading the Koran did not convert me, nor was it a magic bullet, knock over evidence in favour of Islam. In fact, to quote Thomas Carlyle as quoted in the excellent book `Secrets of the Koran' by Don Richardson, the Koran is "A wearisome jumble, crude, incondite [with] endless iterations [and] longwindedness...Nothing but a sense of duty could carry any European through the Koran.' And so it was with me. I slogged through it, not because it was brilliant, gripping, diverse literature - it most certainly is not, rather drab and uniform from beginning to end - nor because despite its hell fire and damnation on virtually every page, it had the ring of truth and the divine about it - it most certainly did not. It is the most turgid, boring, incomprehensible writing I have ever read. And according to Richardson, it is even more incomprehensible in Arabic! It is more comprehensible in translation because at least in a translation, the translator tries to make what is being translated comprehensible! But then of course, a translation is not THE Koran, as only the Koran in Arabic - the holy tongue - is the Koran, so I never really read the Koran did I, and no one who does not know Arabic can do so!

(Saleem; where did you get that ridiculous statistic that 3 out of 4 people who read the Koran accept Islam?
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44 of 51 people found the following review helpful
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Watching Islam: What the West Needs to Know without any previous knowledge of Muslims or the Koran is akin to going deep sea diving for the first time with no formal training, or, more realistically, like watching Michael Moore's Sicko without ever experiencing the American healthcare system first hand. A lot of information is thrown around and without the proper education to either agree with or dispute any of it, it all must be digested as factual. Depending on who you ask, this is the proper way to view this unbiased and revealing documentary or you are being tricked by this xenophobic and hateful piece of anti-muslim propaganda.

It's not surprising that a film whose sole purpose is to answer the question "Is Islam itself a violent religion?" with a resounding "Hell Yes!" should be just a tad controversial. Featuring interviews with several noted experts on Islam and indepth examinations of the Koran and other Islamic texts, the case against a peaceful Islam is slowly and methodically built throughout the film. Islam is presented as an intolerant and destructive ideology rather than the peaceful, yet misrepresented, religion that both Eastern and Western leaders purport it to be. "Like Nazism and Communism, in Islamism the end justifies the means... the whole idea is to promote their way of thinking and to promote their way of life throughout the world." says author and former terrorist Walid Shoebat. Candidly discussing his involvement in bombings and terroristic attacks, Shoebat provides a chilling description of life as a Muslim both in the Middle East and in the United States.

The film is split into six parts, with each part explaining a bit more about Islam. There is a section on the exclusiveness and intolerance of Islam ("There is No God But Allah...
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52 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-see documentary September 8, 2007
Format:DVD
I rarely review things on Amazon, but this DVD practically inspired me to run to my computer. I've read several books and articles on Islam. I've seen a couple of documentaries. But this DVD blew me away.

The format is excellent. Throughout the video you are shown clips by world leaders, politicians, etc., who chant the "Islam as a religion of peace" mantra. Then you are shown interviews by leading authorities in the study of Islam (men and women whose credentials are unassailable). These interview clips clearly and convincingly refute what the cultural elites and media are saying. The interviews are punctuated with quotes from the Koran and Haddith. Occasionally they also show clips from Muslim sermons, rallies, etc., that are quite disturbing.

I can't imagine someone watching this DVD and not coming away convinced that Islam is inherently a political ideology akin to Communism--i.e., not a "personal religion" like us Westerners view every other religion--, with clearly distinguishable dogmas that advocate physical jihad (not "spiritual jihad against one's passions") against unbelievers, the goal of which is to usher in a global theocracy of Shariah Law.

This movie should be watched by every sober-minded Westerner. Our politicians need to wake up, study these issues, and become intellectually honest in their portrayal of Islam. We have for too long been led astray by the "Islam is a religion of peace" propaganda. It is not too late for America, though it is probably too late for Europe (which Bat Ye'or has rightly dubbed "Eurabia").

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5.0 out of 5 stars Islam: What the West Needs to Know...Scary scary!
Want to read or hear a horror story? Watch this movie America! You are def being fooled if you think Islam is a religion! Here it is in Black and White from their own mouths!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Peggy Rachow
5.0 out of 5 stars Islam under the scope in a long documentary.
reveals the shocking truths about islam to the unsuspecting western world who simply categorizes islam as just another religion, ignorant to its threatening teachings exposing it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Shane Madden
5.0 out of 5 stars Open your eyes America !!!
If you think the US is not under attack, you are mistaken. The rest of the world has seen this first hand !!!!
Published 6 months ago by Lee Moore
1.0 out of 5 stars Islamophobic Propaganda
These kind of shows are Islamophobic propaganda against Islam and Muslims. This show is to Muslims as Nazi Movie Makers are to Jews. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bob Darvish
1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage
Its amazing how fear is alleviated by just striking up a conversation with people of different faiths . Besides its poorly made.
Published 7 months ago by T. Magid
1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage
this documentary is pure garbage and propaganda. Robert Spencer is an ignorant Kafir. I watched this film on Netflix and was quite disgusted.
Published 8 months ago by Robert Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good documentary
Everyone who wants to understand why Islam brings so much violence and suffering should see this documentary. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mire
5.0 out of 5 stars What Every America Needs to See
This is a video that all Americans need to see. Islam is not a religion of peace and love as PBS and other media would portray. Our political leaders are lying to us. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sher
5.0 out of 5 stars A must see for the "Politically Correct Westerner"
I was recently told, by a staffer at the headquarters of the Church of the Nazarene, that Islam is a religion of peace and "actually Christian in its origins. Read more
Published 9 months ago by RE
1.0 out of 5 stars Learn and become a subject matter expert but this movie cannot help
This video has a political motive and is produced by people who call themselves "Atheist". Our biggest problem is that we get easily convinced by movies and media forecasts. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sal
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