Lan astaslem explained

Lan astaslem (Arabic: لن استسلم ) is an Arabic phrase meaning "I will not surrender".^{[1] [2]} The term is used by Christians in reference to Aslim Taslam (Arabic: أسلم تسلم) ("submit to Islam").

As resistance statement

Oriana Fallaci, the Italian author and outspoken journalist, popularized the rejoinder lan astaslem.

Michelle Malkin has taken up this slogan as a response to the WTC terrorist attacks.^[3] T-shirts with lan astaslem have been produced, with all proceeds going to the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund.^[4]

Submission

On September 17, 2006, in response to the Pope Benedict XVI Islam controversy, Imad Hamto, a Palestinian religious leader, said: "We want to use the words of the Prophet Muhammad and tell the pope: ‘Aslim Taslam'.^[5] This was interpreted as a threat.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. [Oriana Fallaci|Fallaci, Oriana]
2. Web site: Oriana Fallaci, R.I.P., and the Religion of Perpetual Outrage. Townhall.com. October 14, 2006. by Michelle Malkin September 15, 2006
3. Web site: 9/11 pledge: "I will not submit. Townhall.com. October 14, 2006. by Michelle Malkin September 11, 2006
4. http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/ Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund for victims of 9/11
5. Web site: Gazans warn pope to accept Islam. Jerusalem Post. October 14, 2006. by Khaled Abu Toameh September 18, 2006
6. Web site: Submit or Die: Protesters are laying down the law. National Review. October 14, 2006. by Clifford D. May September 25, 2006