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We have received unsolicited e-mails from unknown readers who were impacted by our book. This should be a good indicator
of the significance, impact and taufeeq of the book. These are just few people who were impressed by the book and decided to
email the author. And Allah knows how many were impressed but did not express that by email. Read a few of them here:
A woman working at US military base in the North Pole.
Assalamu alaikum brother, I am a sister who works at a US military base in the North Pole. I spent Ramadan in
Nairobi and had the fortune of buying your book They are Either Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant from Jamia
Mosque. What a book! Masha-Allah! May Allah (SWT) reward you for all your work. I bought an extra copy for
a friend too. [Tue, 18 Sep 2012 at 5:24 PM]

In another email she wrote;

I bought the Updated Version 2012 and I was actually telling a

very good friend of mine in London about it and she is going to
order it soon. [Fri, 12 Oct 2012, at 6:21 PM]

A non-Muslim doing PhD in missionary, South Africa.

It gives me great pleasure to write to you Mr. Salim Boss. My name is ..... - a PhD missionary student in North
West University SA. I was doing my research in Eldoret- Kenya and happened to come across your book They are
either Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant. At a glance, I could see many interesting and important issues discussed
in this book. I however could not find myself to read this book because of some unavoidable circumstances.
Luckily, I managed to get your email address from the back of the book. This is why I write to you this mail to
request for further information on how I could get my own copy of the same. I am currently working both in
Eldoret and Nairobi, Kenya and would appreciate if you could direct me to a place where I could purchase my own
copy before I go back to South Africa. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
[Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 9:54 PM]

A Muslimah from Mombasa.

Assalam alykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh brother Salim Omar , barakallahu fiqqah for your compilation of They are either Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant, have just surfed through it and mashaallah
I really would like 2 get my personal copy cause I found this from a sister who was given as a present,
where can I buy my copy please , this is a treasure that can really bring a very big change in people,
[Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 10:30 PM]

A Muslim lady studying at the Kenyatta University.

Asalaam Aleikum Salim. I pray that this finds you in good health inshaAllah. MashaAllah, Extremely Smart or
Extremely Ignorant is a superb book, am even short of words to describe how good it is. Its a great book for any
Muslim out there, more so the youth. ... being a university student, I really needed such a book. It makes you even
more proud of being a Muslimah. U know why this book is different from the many Islamic books I have read?
Because the book relates to our daily life, things happening now and not things that happened centuries ago. You
are using celebrities that the youth identify with and more over, the book is just so colorful!!!!!!May the Almighty
bless the work of your hands and may He lead you to the righteous path as you guide the rest of us who are His
servants, ameen! I cant wait for the next book Between Mars and Venus. In the meantime, Ill read and re-read They
Are Either Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant. [Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM]
An American from New Jersey, U.S.A.

You did great work!!!! [Thu, May 19, 2011 at 3:13]; You should sell your books on Amazon.com, people would
buy them!!! [22 June 2011]

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A man from Harare, Zimbwabwe.
Assalamu Alaikum bro Salim Boss,...Am currently writing you from Harare Zimbabwe. I was given today a copy
of your ground-breaking book about Islam and the tales of Muslim converts (They are either Extremly Smart or
Extremely Ignorant). I am Somali and born in a Muslim family as usual with Somali household, but I must admit I
had tears in my eyes more than once while reading your book. The style you have wrote this book is flawless. You
have Superseded the traditional way of writing the dawah books which is devoid of practical examples. The use
of celebreties stories resonates into the ears of many who know them. Brother, I send this note to tell you that
this book does not only invites new people to Islam but also embeds the minds of existing Muslims more of this
beautiful religion. It gives someone more iimaan and reaffirms the message of Allah which has become a burning
charcoal to hold on in many circles. Shukran jazeelan and please tell me where can I buy some volumes to present
to people I want to invite them to truth? [Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 5:38 PM]
A high school graduate of Kenya High School.
Asalam aleykum...This is in regards to your book as mentioned above. Im ..., I just cleared high school this year
from Kenya High School. I have been reading your book for quite some time now, I havent really read it cover
to cover as yet, but I have read a great bit of it, over and over again. You know, the way you read something and
go like what was that again and keep going back over and over again? Something like that. Wallahy that book is
amazing...extra-ordinary...out of this world...I dont know what to say Wallah...it got me thinking, not just thinking,
but deep thinking. You know we realize that being born a Muslim doesnt necessarily mean that you know Islam,
and the many reverts to Islam get you thinking, what am I adding to Islam? ....You said it, and yes it [the book]
did change my life...a great deal...and am sure it did to many more out there. ...Subhanallah! I dont know if theres
a way we can avail your book to people out there, you know, because am sure many people dont know about it,
but if only we could actually get it to people like literally, it would make a big difference, I mean really big difference. Its like what people need, you know we need to open our eyes and that is definitely an eye-opener... I have
adveretised it on my facebook page..hopefuuly there will be a posistive response. Lots of thanks. [Thu, Nov 17,
2011 at 7:52 AM]
A man from Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria.
All praise be to Allah. May Allah (SWT) continue to bless you and protect you and your family, reward you in this
world and hereafter in producing this wonderful book They are Either Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant insha
Allah. I found it very interesting and I keep reading everyday which adding more to my faith as a Muslim, I am sure
it is a book that will increase your faith even if your a Muslim. I will continue reading the book and produce more
copy to distribute to friends and well wishers even a non-Muslim which I believe they must surrender to it insha
Allah. ...Am from Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria. [Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM]

A Man from Mombasa, Kenya.

I just accidentally stumbled upon your book They are either Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant and I would not
hesitate to say it is a collection of treasures, MashAllah. I had always dreamt of producing such a work but not of
that calibre and quality. You seem to have spent a lot of your resources in the research, collection and publication
of this rare kind of a book. May Allah reward you abundantly for your efforts...Ameen [Mon, 12 March 2012
at 11:28 AM]

A man from Goa, India.

Assalamu Alaikum Brother, Thank you for the nice efforts that you have done in the book with the title of They
Are Either Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant. I would like to get 2 copies of this book for calling to Islam. Could
you please tell me how much money I have to pay including the shipping to Goa-India? and How many days will
it take to reach India? [Wed, 7 March, 2012 at 1:35 PM]

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A man from Kilifi, Kenya.
Ive read your work Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant. It is very impresive and highly motivative I like it...
[Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 5:39 PM]

Student doing Actuarial Science at Jomo Kenyatta University, Kenya.

Asalamu alaikuum brother in Islam? is the recompense of good other than good? May Allah reward you for
having done such an in depth research of compiling such an incredible book... Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant...that would be a sadaqatul jariya for you...I am a first-year student at Jomo Kenyatta University pursuing
Bsc in Actuarial Science ...I have bought your book barely 2 weeks ago and have finished it yesterday. I have been
motivated to buy this book by my love for reading muslim revert stories. The book lays bare a hard reality that most
people (not even many Muslims) wouldnt want to face and ponder over..I am trying to practice my religion in and
outside campus and love to discuss fellow classmates and even some of my lecturers who I found are inquisitive
about islam,about religion and more so bringing to light what you (Salim Boss) lay bare in that book: Searching for
the truth even if it is changing your long-held convictions. [Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 5:55 PM]
A man from Nairobi, Kenya.
[I am] currently reading the book titled They are either Extremely Smart or Extremely Ignorant by Salim Boss which
I find very interesting and well researched to the extent that I want to meet the author. [Tue, May 31, 2011 at
10:25 AM]
A man from unknown location.
Hello how are u doing as I was going through a rough time in my life I read ur book Extremely Smart or Extremely
Ignorant and i loved it. I ve decided to buy 5 copies and give them to my christian friends and non practisng Muslim friends so that they may also see the light coz though am still going through a rough time it made things better
also pray for me so that I improve. [Sun, May 15, 2011 at 11:49 AM]
A lady from Nairobi.
Asalam alaikum, May the Mercy of Allah be on all Muslims, aamin. I read ur book n was v. happy as i learnt so
much. Jazakallaha [Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 2:40 PM]
An official of a Comparative religion Daawah Group in Uganda.
Asalam alaikum Mr. Salim Boss. Your book is greatly wonderful, may Allah (swt) reward you and make it change
peoples lives...The purpose of this email is also to request for some copies of this wornderfull book for the Ugandan Audience. I intend to freely distribute it in universities and high schools and other institutions especially to the
non-Muslims. Our daawa efforts will be greatly boasted in delivering the message of Islam. Yours-in-service -of
Islam.... [Mon, March 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM]
Student from Mount Kenya University.
Aasalamu Aleikum, akhi am a student of MKU University and after reading your book They are either Extremely
Smart or Extremely Ignorant, I have to congratulate you MASHAALLAH WA JAZAKAALLAHU KHEYR. The
non-Muslims need such books, such inspiring works, for them to reach to Allah (swt) and His Prophet(saw). Hope
to meet u one day I live in Mombasa. [Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM]
A lady from Greece.
It is a great book! Mashallah. Is it ok to share in my blog? May Allah reward you. Jazaka Allah [27 July 2010]

And my success is not but through Allah. Upon him I have relied, and to Him I return. [Q 11:88]