Ibn Warraq has published 4 novels and 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Why I Am Not a Muslim (1995). The latest is Virgins, What Virgins? (2010).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ibn Warraq
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Why I Am Not a Muslim
Ibn Warraq's most-read book.
Newest
Virgins, What Virgins?
Published 2010.
Standalone novels in order
Why I Am Not a Muslim (May 1995)
The Origins of The Koran: Classic Essays on Islam's Holy Book (1998)
The Quest for the Historical Muhammad (Mar 2000)
Leaving Islam: Apostates Speak Out (May 2003)
Non-fiction in order
The Origins of the Koran (1998)
What the Koran Really Says (2002)
Defending the West (2007)
Virgins, What Virgins? (2010)
About Ibn Warraq
Ibn Warraq is the pen name of an anonymous author critical of Islam. He is the founder of the Institute for the Secularisation of Islamic Society and used to be a senior research fellow at the Center for Inquiry, focusing on Quranic criticism. Warraq is the vice-president of the World Encounter Institute.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ibn Warraq FAQ
- How many books has Ibn Warraq written?
- Ibn Warraq has published 4 novels and 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ibn Warraq's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Why I Am Not a Muslim.
- What is Ibn Warraq's latest book?
- Virgins, What Virgins? (2010).
- What is Ibn Warraq's most famous book?
- Why I Am Not a Muslim (1995) is Ibn Warraq's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.