Same question as in Bangladesh. From AP, with thanks to Twostellas: BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) – Evidence is mounting that foreign terrorists have provided funds and advice to Islamic rebels in Thailand’s south, terrorism experts and a military officer said Monday, despite the government maintaining that the violence is the work of local separatists. The issue […]
Archives for 2005
Non Muslims need not Apply, Saudis Say
If Western countries don’t make concessions to their Muslim populations, it’s a matter of “bias” and “hate.” But the concessions are a one-way street. From the Saudi Institute, with thanks to the Norwegian Kafir: Washington DC – The Saudi Government said today it won’t allow non Muslims to seek its citizenship, Al-Watan newspaper reported today. […]
Norway: Mullah Krekar will be expelled
“UDI: Mullah Krekar will be expelled,” from the Norway Post, with thanks to the Norwegian Kafir: The Immigration Directorate (UDI) maintains its decision to expel Mullah Krekar, made in 2003. This is the conclusion made after UDI has heard an appeal by Krekar over the expulsion order. In February 2003 the UDI decided that Mullah […]
Bangladesh: Arrests of Jihadists Raise Questions about Terror
Jihad in Bangladesh update. “Bangladesh: Arrests of Islamic Militants Raise Questions about Terror,” from VOANews, with thanks to Ali Dashti: Bangladesh has banned two extremist Islamic groups and arrested 70 of their members this month – admitting a problem the country has long denied. The question now being asked is whether Bangladesh’s homegrown militant groups […]
“Had it not been for the Arab thought, there would have not been a contemporary European philosophy”
What exactly is “contemporary European philosophy”? Surely these fellows don’t mean the soulless solipsistic relativist meanderings that pass for philosophy in most Western countries these days. Maybe they mean the terrific idea of deciding to accept the Arab League’s foreign policy and committing cultural suicide by encouraging massive Muslim immigration without assimilation in exchange for […]
Pakistan: Female MPs want Islamic dress for air hostesses
Sharia alert. From the Islamic Republic News Agency, with thanks to Ali Dashti: Islamabad, March 8, IRNA — A parliamentary opposition alliance in the National Assembly on Tuesday criticised the new dress code for ir hostesses and lady police, demanding it should be made “Islamic”. Four lady members from the Muttahida Majlis-e Amal, an alliance […]
London jihadist on slaughters in Iraq: Muhammad slaughtered also
In my book Islam Unveiled I explain how the example of the Prophet Muhammad is normative for Muslims — and justifies violent jihadist activity and more. Here is another example: “London Islamist Dr. Hani Al-Sibaai Justifies Slaughters in Iraq: The Prophet Muhammad Used to Slaughter As Well,” from MEMRI, with thanks to CJM: Dr. Hani […]
Iraqi Interior Ministry Official Assassinated
For those of you who may be puzzled as to why this violence continues now that Iraq has had a democratic election and is busily restoring self-rule, see here. From AP, : BAGHDAD, Iraq “” In Baghdad, gunmen assassinated the deputy chief of the Interior Ministry’s immigration office, Gen. Ghazi Mohammed Issa, in a drive-by […]
Iraq: jihad for kids
We’ve all seen photos many times of Palestinian children dressed up as suicide bombers, etc. And a few years ago I wrote this article, “Jihad for Kids,” about how jihadist attitudes are encouraged in games. Now here is more in this line, from Iraq: “Iraq’s insurgent children learn how to become killers,” from The Scotsman, […]
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Conquest of Europe
A must-read from Lorenzo Vidino in the Middle East Quarterly, with thanks to all who sent this in: Since its founding in 1928, the Muslim Brotherhood (Hizb al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun) has profoundly influenced the political life of the Middle East. Its motto is telling: “Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our leader. The Qur’an is […]