In this the PA is simply reflecting traditional Islamic piety. The Hadith quoted by Dr. Hassan Khater is repeated several times in Sahih Muslim, indicating its attestation by multiple sources. (The exact version he quotes is in book 41, no. 6985). Nor is he the first Palestinian official to quote it. From Palestinian Media Watch […]
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France’s government-approved training center for Islamic clerics has ties to Muslim Brotherhood
No indication as to whether the dhimmi French care about this, or realize the implications of ties to the first modern Islamic terrorist organization, the father of Hamas and Al-Qaeda. From the Chicago Tribune via the Baltimore Sun, with thanks to all who sent this in: Deep in the misty hills of Burgundy, fervent young […]
International Association of Muslim Scholars accuses Israel of perpetrating attacks in Najaf and Karbala
Picking up on Khamenei’s accusation. Note how AP reports this conspiracy paranoia without a hint of how outlandish it is, or with any reply from anyone back on planet earth. “Scholars reject attacks in Najaf, Karbala,” with thanks to Ruth King for the link: CAIRO: A Muslim scholars union yesterday condemned twin bombings this week […]
‘Bin Laden’ Calls for Iraq Vote Boycott
From AP, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: CAIRO, Egypt – In an audiotape received by Al-Jazeera satellite television, a man purported to be Osama bin Laden endorsed Abu-Musab al-Zarqawi as his deputy in Iraq and called for a boycott of next month’s elections there. Al-Jazeera quoted the tape in a news summary Monday but […]
Imam’s throat slit for saying peace prayers
As I explain in Islam Unveiled, this is not infrequently the kind of reception that awaits Muslims who dare to stand up for reform of the religion. Why? Because Islam is perfect, as Allah tells Muhammad: “This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you […]
CAIR, MPAC discuss Muslim concerns with DHS officials
Did DHS ask them about the CAIR officials who have been arrested for terrorist activities — how they got jobs at this “moderate” organization without offending anyone with their “extremist” views? Did DHS ask them about Nihad Awad’s declared support for Hamas, a terrorist organization? A CAIR press release (thanks to EPG): ANAHEIM, CA — […]
Al-Qaeda ‘is plotting attack on London’s New Year celebrations’
More empty bluster? Maybe. We have seen a string of empty threats here since the site opened. But maybe not. From The Telegraph, with thanks to Anthony: A secret intelligence report has revealed that security chiefs believe al-Qaeda may target New Year celebrations across Britain, The Telegraph has learned. The document, which has been distributed […]
Iran Accuses US, Israel of Carrying Out Iraqi Terror Attacks
Conspiracy theory alert. From CNSNews.com, with thanks to Anthony: Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) – Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused American and Israeli secret agents on Monday of carrying out weekend bombing attacks in Iraq that left scores of people dead and wounded in an attempt to influence upcoming Iraqi elections. On Sunday, car bombs ripped […]
US Latinas seek answers in Islam; uncomfortable questions ignored
The Christian Science Monitor has a large feature about American Latinas converting to Islam: “US Latinas seek answers in Islam.” (Thanks to all who sent this in.) It’s easy to see why Jasmine Pinet would find “Hello, Sister” more appealing than “Hey, mami,” and not want to be regarded as a sex object. But the […]
Moroccan judge provisionally releases 3 terror suspects
Released to wage jihad again? From AP, with thanks to Twostellas: RABAT, Morocco (AP) – A Rabat criminal court postponed a trial of five Moroccans formerly held at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay and temporarily released three of them, including a suspected bodyguard for Osama bin Laden, his lawyer said. Arrested in Pakistan […]