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“Islam is not to teach spirituality nor is it for enlightenment. The spiritual message in Islam is practically nonexistent. Piety in Islam means emulating Muhammad.” — p. 178

— Ali Sina Understanding Muhammad (2025)

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“Zealotry, assassinations, terrorism and suicide bombings do not prove Islam is true; they only prove the fanaticism of its followers.” — p. 180

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