Quote by Salman Rushdie

There is a widespread difficulty in the Muslim world, which has to do with how the people are taught about examining their own history. A whole range of stuff has been placed off limits.

There is a widespread difficulty in the Muslim world, which

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a prevailing issue within the Muslim world regarding the way people are educated about their own history. It implies that certain topics and areas of discussion have been restricted or forbidden, hindering critical examination and analysis. This limitation in education perhaps prevents individuals from fully understanding and engaging with their own past, potentially hindering the development of a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of history in the Muslim world.

By Salman Rushdie

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