Dr Andrew Bostom

Dr. Andrew Bostom, a scholar of Islamic history and author of works on jihad and antisemitism, discusses the hidden truths of Islamic conquest and its consequences. He traces the origins of jihad to Muhammad’s campaigns, illustrating how religious zeal transformed into imperial conquests. Bostom delves into the relationship between early Islamic teachings and modern antisemitism, highlighting key historical massacres and the humiliation of non-Muslims. He connects these ancient doctrines to the rise of contemporary jihadist ideologies and persistent anti-Jewish sentiments.

Dr. Andrew Bostom, physician-turned-researcher of Islamic history and antisemitism. He recounts how 9/11 shifted his career and traces theological roots of anti-Jewish beliefs in Islamic texts. They discuss translating key works, polling evidence of widespread hostility, psychological and socioeconomic drivers, challenges to reform, and strategies for confronting entrenched clerical rhetoric.