In February 1989, Iran’s then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Rushdie’s novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ to be blasphemous. He issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s execution, alongside anyone involved in publishing the book.

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Thirty years after Rushdie fatwa, blasphemy still a potent weapon

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The author Iran targeted before Trump and Netanyahu: Salman Rushdie’s 'fatwa' and stabbing explained!

India-born author Salman Rushdie opens up on horrific stabbing: 'It felt like...'

Salman Rushdie attack: 'The Satanic Verses' author has lost sight in an eye, use of one hand

Salman Rushdie 'articulate' after stabbing attack, responding to investigators: Report

Why was Salman Rushdie attacked and what is the controversy surrounding ‘The Satanic Verses’?

Thirty years after Rushdie fatwa, blasphemy still a potent weapon