Ben Blushi promoted his novel, "I am Muslim" at the "Dukagjini" bookstore in Pristina.
Blushi started the conversation about identity, history, and literature by talking about one of the characters.
"When I started writing this book, I really enjoyed describing the street in Kavaja, where I live. With a character, somewhat Turkish, I went out to see the shops on Kavaja Street and the first thing I saw was a pastry shop called 'Ali Baba'. I took that name and gave it to Ali Baba, which is also in the book," the author said.
Blushi also focused on perceptions, wanting to clarify his position in relation to religion:
"I have nothing to do with Islam, I have nothing to do with those who use Islam for political reasons. I am not calling on people to become Catholics from Muslims, nor do I care, but these are historical facts. You cannot worship something that you have taken by force. A man who killed your great-grandfather, your great-grandfather... we have forgotten these things," Blushi said.
After the publication of the book, writer Ben Blushi held a series of literary meetings in cities.
