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Islam is a religion of peace. This is a statement we’ve heard repeatedly from politicians and scholars since 9/11. In his new book The Truth about Muhammad: Founder of the World’s Most Intolerant Religion, New York Times bestselling author Robert Spencer presents his case that the “religion of peace” mantra is at best a useful fiction and at worst a recipe for world disaster.

Spencer doesn’t purport to give an exhaustive biography of the prophet but focuses on the aspects of his life and teaching most relevant to 21st century geo-politics. Using extensive documentation from the sources that Muslims themselves consider most reliable, Spencer shows the truth about Muhammad’s convenient “revelations” justifying his own licentiousness; his joy in the brutal murders of his enemies; and above all, his clear marching orders to his followers to convert non-Muslims to Islam-or force them to live as inferiors under Islamic rule.

One of the best features of this book is Spencer’s concluding remarks in which he offers a concrete plan of action which diplomats and theologians could follow to avoid a worldwide, jihadist-induced holocaust.