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'