Prophet Mohammad

UK launch of controversial Prophet Mohammed novel postponed

Prophet MohammadLondon, Oct. 10 : The launch of controversial novel The Jewel of Medina about the Prophet Mohammed has been postponed.

Its American writer, Sherry Jones, has also delayed a three-day publicity tour of the UK for her book scheduled for next week, reports The Telegraph.

The novel focuses on Mohammed''s relationship with his child bride Aisha but has been dismissed by one academic as "soft core pornography".

“Next Satanic Verses” to be published next month despite Islamist pressure

“Next Satanic Verses” to be published next month despite Islamist pressureNew York, Sep 4 : The racy, historical novel about the Prophet Mohammad and his child bride, will be released next month by its new publisher Gibson Square after Random House fearing that the book could “incite acts of violence” and anger Muslims refused to publish it.

Sherry Jones’ controversial work, “The Jewel of Medina,” will be released in Great Britain next month by Gibson Square, said company’s director Martin Rynja.