An interview I did with Kara McKinney, of OAN’s Tipping Point, on the day of my new book’s release (July 26):
Middle East and Islam Specialist
Middle East and Islam Specialist
An interview I did with Kara McKinney, of OAN’s Tipping Point, on the day of my new book’s release (July 26):
R. I. you are brilliant It took me 6 years from putting first words on a blank page to seeing my book, “Separated Together” in print. You produce book after book and each one is a gem and of great importance. I’m glad you are on our side, the side of civilized people everywhere. Thank you for your books, website and e-mails. Stay strong and safe. Best wishes.
Than you K.P.
Thank you Raymond
Dear Mr. Ibrahim,
A few comments re. Hunyadi:
There is no reliable proof that could substantiate Hunyadi to be “Romanian” to any degree, for two reasons. First, at that time “Romania” as we know it, simply did not exist – it was two emerging principalities (Moldavia and Wallachia from a loose tribal federation, earlier referred to as Cumania, having their own Catholic diocese until early 14th century), both with rather undefineable mixed ethnic composition (Cumans, Vlachs, Slavs/Serbs/Slavicized Bulgars, even Petchenegs and Iassi, an Iranian-related tribe) and typically governed under Cuman/Kipchak aristocracy, including the founder of the ruling Basarab dynasty (or becoming victims of Mongol/Ottoman slave trading, ending up as warriors serving in the emerging Mamluk Sultanate). Hunyadi himself was most likely a descendant from Cuman/Vlach paternal lineage (father’s name Vajk, a typical Turcik name) and with undefineable maternal lineage of Catholic religion, as evidenced by Hunyadi’s sister having been named Klara (Clara) after a prominent saint in Catholic liturgy, thus excluding Orthodox/Vlach or Slavic/Serbian origin. Furthermore, irrespectively of the exact ethnic background (which at that time had a completely different concept and understanding than today), Hunyadi and his entire family never claimed themselves to be other than Hungarian and Catholic (whether that means Magyar or other ethnic groups, it remains remains disputable).