Salman Rushdie Survives Stabbing

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Salman Rushdie, author of 'The Satanic Verses,' survived a stabbing on stage in 2022, calling it a 'miracle.' The attacker, Hadi Matar, had his trial delayed until after the publication of Rushdie's new memoir, 'Knife.' Rushdie's novel led to protests and a fatwa calling for his death.

Key Points

  • Salman Rushdie's survival was described as a 'miracle'
  • The attacker, Hadi Matar, had his trial delayed until after Rushdie's new memoir was published
  • Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses' led to protests and a fatwa calling for his death

Pros

  • Salman Rushdie survived a life-threatening attack on stage
  • Rushdie opened up about the experience and called his survival a 'miracle'

Cons

  • Rushdie suffered injuries, including a damaged liver and severed nerves
  • The attack was motivated by Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses'