To achieve a knighthood and be honored for great works of literature , art or other accomplishments in life is truly magnificent.
Personally, I am proud to Salman Rushdie as been recognized for his contributions and I am scratching my head at all the nasty and nefarious condemenations bestowed upon a writer who has done nothing but enlightened and entertained with his works.
It seems there are people who have never read any of his works and are again spewing hatred and condemnation giving rise to much that is being polluted and spoiled within Islam by the ignorant extremist mentality.
As a proud muslim I take this opportunity to express my esteemed admiration that he is respected by many great writers and has contributed positively to society and has achieved great honors and respect.
It is great to see a person of muslim faith today be esteemed by international scholars.