James Arlandson writes in The American Thinker: Muslim spokespersons who have access to the news media are misleading the public about jihad. The Council on American Muslim Relations (CAIR ) says the following about jihad at the time this present article was posted: “Jihad” does not mean “holy war.” Literally, jihad means to strive, struggle […]
Archives for 2005
Teenagers to swear allegience at Citizens Days
Will the UK become more like the US, complete with a pledge of allegiance? From the Scotsman, with thanks to Eschwapp. EVERY youngster in the UK will be required to take part in citizenship ceremonies under a radical government plan to boost “Britishness” and combat extremism, Scotland on Sunday can reveal. Ministers are considering the […]
“War is deceit” at Amazon.com
The Amazon.com review section has never been a bastion of keen observation and rectitude, although Amazon is generally conscientious about removing defamatory and slanderous reviews. However, a Jihad Watch reader has pointed out this review to me, which unashamedly lies about the contents of my new book The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the […]
Islamic Group Vows to Fight Ban in Britain
The non-violent jihadists, Hizb-ut-Tahrir, are not going to go gentle into that good night. From AP, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: Among the measures Blair announced Friday is the outlawing of the Muslim group Hizb-ut-Tahrir. The government did not elaborate on why the group was being proscribed, only naming it as part of the […]
Jihad Watch is now a 501 (c) 3 organization — and we need your help
I am pleased to announce that Jihad Watch is now a 501 (c) 3 organization. Donations are now tax-deductible. This is very significant, because I have always envisioned Jihad Watch as much more than a website. Our resources up to now have not enabled us to bring these plans to fruition, but this and more […]
Muslim-Themed ‘Beurger King’ Opens
I was initially not going to comment on this, since I have mixed feelings about it, but about ten gazillion people have sent it to me, so here goes. Muslims are in France — and they have to eat. Some may see this as a sign of the Islamization of France, and that it may […]
Blair Acts Against Muslim ‘Fringe’
Although how fringy that fringe really is remains unclear — and he is already facing protests from Muslims who know how to use the language that Western non-Muslims will find most alarming. From the Washington Post, with thanks to Andy: LONDON, Aug. 5 — Prime Minister Tony Blair outlined fundamental changes in British policy and […]
Where bin Laden is, why he’s still alive
Paul Williams in WND details the protections that the world’s most notorious Islamic terrorist enjoys: Osama bin Laden is alive and well and living in the valley of Dir within the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. He has been there since he escaped from Tora Bora in December 2001. To substantiate this claim, the […]
Some Bombs Used in Iraq Are Made in Iran, U.S. Says
And why not? This is their big chance to gain a valuable Shi’ite satellite in the region. From the New York Times, : WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 – Many of the new, more sophisticated roadside bombs used to attack American and government forces in Iraq have been designed in Iran and shipped in from there, United […]
Timmerman: Nuclear dance of 1,000 veils
Kenneth R. Timmerman assesses Iran’s nuclear capabilities in the Washington Times : Just how far is Iran from the bomb? The short and honest answer is: No one knows. Not the United States, despite an intelligence community that swallows up $40 billion a year in taxpayer money. Not the Israelis, who fear they will be […]