Raymond Ibrahim

I recently had another critically important discussion with Peter Boghossian, which he described as follows: "Raymond Ibrahim is a no-nonsense historian and blunt commentator on Islam and its intersections with the West. He pulls no punches. We strolled through Central Park on a crisp summer afternoon, in deep conversation. We walked, sat (as we both are getting over a knee injury), and conversed about everything from the historical roots of Islamic ideology to the crumbling facades of modern societies. Sometimes the best way to unpack complex ideas isn't in a sterile studio, but on a walk in the park." RaymondIbrahim.com

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Christians are suffering worldwide like never before — but you'd never know it from watching Western media. Discover why this persecution is hidden… and why what's happening to them today may well be happening to you tomorrow. RaymondIbrahim.com

"It IS a Jihad!" insists Fr. Samuel Marie in this most earnest message concerning the unmitigated slaughter of those "black lives" that DON'T matter in the West. Fr. Samuel Marie's website: https://ssihmission.org/ RaymondIbrahim.com

It's time for sane people to move past the "Left" vs. "Right" dichotomy and understand the true driving force behind both labels. RaymondIbrahim.com

For more on the 1565 siege of Malta, be sure to read the 35-40 pages allocated to this epic clash in my book, Two Swords of Christ. RaymondIbrahim.com

Today, England's St. George flag stands as a symbol of defiance against mass Muslim migration—but few realize its true origins. Forged in the Crusades as a banner of war against Islam, its modern use comes full circle in a strikingly ironic twist of history—and serves as a reminder of what happens to those who forget history. RaymondIbrahim.com

Join me, the world's most formidable librarian, for a deep dive into the world of books — what I read, what you should read, reading strategies, and why books matter more than ever. RaymondIbrahim.com

Discover the story of Skanderbeg, the Albanian warlord who defied the Muslim Ottoman Empire and stood as a shield for Christendom. From daring battles to legendary leadership, this is the epic tale of one man who changed the course of history RaymondIbrahim.com

David Wood and I respond to No-Mo accusations that we're evil anti-Christians—with me, of course, being a secret Muslim—simply because we believe Muhammad existed. RaymondIbrahim.com

Many critics believe that saying "Muhammad never existed" is the ultimate way to make Muslims question their faith. In reality, however, this claim is much more frequently directed at non-Muslims—where it serves only to create chaos and confusion. Instead of weakening Islam, it strengthens its defenses by shifting attention away from what has ALWAYS been Islam's true Achilles' heel: the life, character, and nature of Muhammad himself. RaymondIbrahim.com

You've seen him... you've heard him... Now it's time for the full, unfiltered exposé on THAT DOG—the legend, the scoundrel, the menace—and the squeaky-toy addiction nobody talks about. RaymondIbrahim.com

For 1,400 years, Egypt's indigenous Christian inhabitants—the Copts—have endured conquest, forced conversions, massacres, and a slow erasure from their own homeland. Adel Guindy's book, A Sword Over the Nile, uncovers the full, unbroken chain of persecution from the 7th century to today—revealing truths you won't hear anywhere else. In this video, we explore its most shocking findings and why they matter now more than ever. RaymondIbrahim.com

Reflections on what went down in my recent debate with Dr. Jay Smith on the question of Muhammad's existence, and what can be learned from the debate itself. RaymondIbrahim.com

Debate Topic: Did Muhammad Exist? Date & Time: August 21, 3:00 PM EST Debaters: Dr. Jay Smith ‪vs. Raymond Ibrahim Moderator: Hatun Tash  RaymondIbrahim.com

Join Raymond Ibrahim as he commemorates the Battle of Yarmuk—fought on August 20, 636. Discover why historian Francesco Gabrieli said that "the battle of the Yarmuk had, without doubt, more important consequences than almost any other in all world history." Also learn how this epic clash played a "consequential" role in setting Raymond on his career path over 25 years ago. RaymondIbrahim.com

A deep dive into the heart of the conflict between Islam and the West. RaymondIbrahim.com

August 15, 717: Constantinople faces an army like no other — 200,000 Muslims come to conquer. Outnumbered and facing impossible odds, the city's fate hangs by a thread. What happens over the next year to the day would change the course of Western history forever. RaymondIbrahim.com

On August 14, 1480, atop a lonely hilltop in Otranto, Italy, 813 Christians were given a choice by invading Ottomans: convert to Islam or die. They refused—and were beheaded, their archbishop sawn in half to shouts of "Allahu Akbar," as enslaved families were forced to watch. This was no act of "radicals," but the command of Sultan Muhammad II, the head of Sunni Islam—echoed centuries later by ISIS. Their skulls still line Otranto's cathedral, a chilling reminder that the creed and methods of jihad have never changed. RaymondIbrahim.com

Yasmine Mohammad's description of her recent interview with Raymond Ibrahim: In a new limited series called Islam and the West, Yasmine is inviting the most brilliant minds of our time to discuss the most pressing issues of our time. These conversations help us understand the goals of Islamists in the West, who are infiltrating our governments, media and academic institutions. They also examine strategies to battle the overwhelming antisemitism and Islamism in the West. The first guest on the Islam and the West limited series is Raymond Ibrahim, an expert on Islamic history and doctrine, and a widely published expert on the Middle East and Islam. He is the author of multiple books including Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam (2022) and Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West (2018). He has appeared on C-SPAN, Al-Jazeera, CNN, NPR, and PBS and has been published by a variety of publications. Formerly an Arabic linguist at the Library of Congress, Ibrahim has guest lectured at many universities. Ibrahim's dual-background—born and raised in the U.S. by Egyptian parents from the Middle East—has provided him with unique advantages, from equal fluency in English and Arabic, to an equal understanding of the Western and Middle Eastern mindsets. RaymondIbrahim.com

The EU is spending millions on The European Qur'an project to rewrite Europe's history and push the idea that Islam and sharia have always 'belonged' on the continent. This video exposes a dangerous fake history agenda aimed at destroying and replacing Europe's cultural identity with that of its historic enemy — and why it matters now more than ever. Article on the Martyrs of Cordoba and St. Eulogius: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/10/14/2024/the-martyrs-of-cordoba-taking-blame-the-victim-to-another-level RaymondIbrahim.com

Article version: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/03/22/2023/there-is-no-right-or-left-only-right-or-wrong RaymondIbrahim.com

Why I rarely have anything to say when "breaking news" in my field of study occurs... RaymondIbrahim.com

PDB's description:In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We step back from battlefield updates to examine the militant ideology driving groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime. Author and Islamic scholar Raymond Ibrahim joins us to break down how theology and history shape their violent worldview. RaymondIbrahim.com

The true story of Richard the Lionheart's most daring—and desperate—charge at Jaffa. In the summer of 1192, facing overwhelming odds, Richard launched what eyewitnesses remembered as the most suicidal—yet triumphant—assault in history, defying death to drive Saladin's forces from the city. Eyewitnesses and contemporaries—including Muslims—recorded the scene in awe: Ambroise, a Norman eyewitness: "The king, shining in his hauberk, rushed upon the Turks with sword in hand. None dared stand before him, for he struck them down like the reaper cuts wheat." Roger of Howden, chronicler of the age: "A deed of arms so daring that men will scarcely believe it, unless they had seen it with their own eyes." The Itinerarium Peregrinorum et Gesta Regis Ricardi, chronicling the Crusade: "The king, though with very few, charged into the midst of the enemy… He himself fought like a lion, striking down Turks and Saracens to the right and left." Bahaʾ al-Din, Saladin's own secretary and eyewitness: "The King of England took his lance that day and galloped from the far right wing to the far left, and nobody challenged him. The Sultan was enraged, turned his back on the fighting, and went to Yazūr in high dudgeon." Article version:https://www.raymondibrahim.com/08/01/2025/today-in-history-victory-goes-to-the-brave RaymondIbrahim.com

Article version: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/07/25/2025/will-st-james-the-muslim-slayer-ever-ride-again RaymondIbrahim.com

For my ACTUAL position on the question of Muhammad's existence — not the strawman version — be sure to watch my two brief videos that started this debate: 1)    • Why I Believe in Muhammad  2)    • Why Muslims LAUGH at Claims against Muhamm...   Here are Jay Smith's two videos, which were made in response to my videos above: 1)    • Two New Findings That Mohammed Didn't Exis...  2)    • Did Muhammad Exist? Dr. Jay Smith Responds...   RaymondIbrahim.com

In this comprehensive interview with Gad Saad, we go over the many Saad Truths that have brought us to the brink of destruction. RaymondIbrahim.com

This animated audio tells the true story of how the poor common folk of Europe—those who had suffered most under Islamic invasion, particularly at the hands of the Ottoman Turks—finally rose up, took charge, and fought back. Abandoned by their nobles, ignored by their king, these everyday Europeans (the forgotten "deplorables" of their time) delivered a crushing blow to a massive Muslim army at the Siege of Belgrade on July 22, 1456. They were led by the great Hungarian hero John Hunyadi, who gave voice to their righteous anger: "We have had enough of our men enslaved, our women raped, wagons loaded with severed heads of our people, the sale of chained captives, the mockery of our religion... We shall not stop until we succeed in expelling the enemy from Europe." This was the battle that saved Europe—and it wasn't won by kings or elites, but by common men of faith who finally looked to themselves for deliverance. RaymondIbrahim.com

Persecution of Egypt's Christians hasn't ended — it's just changed form. In this talk given by Raymond Ibrahim at the annual Coptic Solidarity conference, June 12, 2025, in Washington DC, he exposes how jihad now operates through silence and strategy: churches denied permits or quietly burned, Coptic girls abducted through online grooming and forced conversions, all while authorities turn a blind eye -- convinced that they're doing the "right thing." This is a war waged not with swords, but with bureaucracy, propaganda, and quiet coercion. Beneath the surface of "coexistence" lies a slow, calculated erasure of Egypt's Christian heritage. RaymondIbrahim.com

This examines longstanding Islamic perspectives on white women, tracing attitudes from early Islamic texts and scholars—including references dating back to Muhammad—to contemporary developments in Europe. It explores how white women have historically been sexualized and stereotyped as inherently promiscuous or objects of conquest within Islamic discourse. By analyzing both historical writings and modern social realities, the video sheds light on the persistence of these narratives and their cultural and social implications today. This is a critical exploration of a complex and sensitive topic. Discretion is advised. RaymondIbrahim.com

A mosque attack resulting in 51 Muslim deaths prompted immediate and forceful condemnation from the United Nations, framed as part of a broader campaign against Islamophobia. In stark contrast, the systematic slaughter of over 1,000 Christians in countless attacks on churches around the world is reduced to little more than a regrettable statistic. Those who dare highlight this disparity—or, worse, identify a pattern of Muslim persecution of Christians—are swiftly recast as the real offenders. Thus emerges the underlying function of the UN's so-called war on Islamophobia: not to uphold justice, but to suppress inconvenient truths—even as the global demand for Christian body bags quietly mounts (with one Christian slaughtered for his or her belief EVERY TWO HOURS in Nigeria alone). RaymondIbrahim.com

They're not just Egypt's Christians — they're the direct descendants of the Pharaohs. Long before Islam, the Copts lived and worshiped in their native land. But today, they're crushed for being Christian. Under Islamic rule, Egypt's indigenous people face daily persecution, discrimination, and cultural erasure. In this conversation, I sit down with Caroline Doss, Esq., president of Coptic Solidarity — a nonprofit committed to defending the rights of Egypt's indigenous Christian population. Drawing on her experience interviewing thousands of Copts and Egyptians, Caroline offers invaluable insight into the suffering of one of the world's oldest Christian communities. We discuss the harsh realities they face, the silence of the West, and what must be done to expose the truth. RaymondIbrahim.com

All historical excerpts quoted in this video were sourced from, The Two Swords of Christ: Five Centuries of War between Islam and the Warrior Monks of Christendom. RaymondIbrahim.com

A corrective to Mr. D'Souza,'s claim that Muslim pirates "weren't attacking America," but rather, once "Thomas Jefferson found out that there were these Barbary pirates in the Middle East," he decided to "clobber them," solely because they were "hurting our position in the world." See chapter 8 of Sword and Scimitar for the full scoop on the Barbary Wars -- America's first violence encounter with Islam -- which began before it could even elect its first president. RaymondIbrahim.com

A recent discussion with Gary Lane, Senior International Correspondent for CBN News, and host of the Global Lane. RaymondIbrahim.com

I first discussed the strategic use of "aslam taslam" in this 2006 article published on Victor Davis Hanson's website: https://victorhanson.com/twisted-proverb/ RaymondIbrahim.com

This is based on a section of Chapter 4 of, Defenders of the West, which is dedicated to King Ferdinand III. RaymondIbrahim.com

This is derived from a section of Chapter 1 of Defenders of the West. RaymondIbrahim.com

Hilaire Belloc's prescient quote, the major battles and sieges mentioned in this video, and the map showing Islam's conquests of Christian lands are all derived from and the primary topic of my book, Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West. RaymondIbrahim.com

A fun and far-ranging interview — dealing with topics from bodybuilding to feminism, and everything in between — with Trey Blanton of Lucerna Lux Media. RaymondIbrahim.com

Based on a decade old article of mine, written days after Bill Maher's notorious assertions concerning Islam and the mafia: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/12/07/2014/ten-ways-the-mafia-and-islam-are-similar RaymondIbrahim.com

All quotes in this video were sourced from chapter 5 of, Sword and Scimitar. RaymondIbrahim.com

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We look at a number of sahih hadith in an effort to deduce the real reason behind Muhammad's order to massacre dogs. Shockingly, and as many ex-Muslims insist, it appears to be rooted in yet another late-night tryst with a man that was nearly exposed by a puppy. RaymondIbrahim.com

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A comprehensive interview on Jerm Warfare with Jeremy Nell. RaymondIbrahim.com

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Church Times report on Egyptian court ruling against St. Catherine's Monastery: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/6-june/news/world/confusion-over-status-of-sinai-monastery-continues-after-egyptian-court-rulingAdel Guindy's Coptic Solidarity article: https://www.copticsolidarity.org/2025/05/31/egypt-says-st-catherines-monastery-belongs-to-the-state/  Archbishop Ieronymos' statement: https://orthodoxtimes.com/archbishop-of-athens-on-sinai-monastery-crisis-we-cannot-allow-another-historical-fall-of-hellenism-and-orthodoxy My 2018 article on St. Catherine's: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/01/06/2018/ancient-egyptian-monastery-closed-christmas-canceled RaymondIbrahim.com