If history doesn’t suit you, make it up! That seems to be AKM Moslem Ali’s rule of thumb — and it’s also a useful adage to bear in mind when you’re hearing about the tolerant, pluralistic Ottoman Empire or Al-Andalus. “Roman Pope of Prophet’s era and Benedict XVI – What difference ?” by AKM Moslem […]
Archives for 2006
Fitzgerald: Dividing the enemy
Tens of millions of Muslims have been permitted to settle within the lands of Western Europe during the past several decades. They have even been extended every conceivable government benefit and kindness to do so — subsidized housing, free education, free medical care. No matter what the nation-state, no matter what its political orientation (liberal […]
UK Tory leader: Ban Muslim ghettos
Some good ideas from David Cameron. But not enough. “Ban Muslim ghettos, says Cameron,” from the Daily Mail, : David Cameron today vowed to break up Muslim ghettos in Britain’s cities. The Tory leader said Islamic schools should in future admit a quarter of their pupils from other faiths. “Good morning, class. Muslims, please occupy […]
Iran’s female racing champion barred from defending title
Danica Patrick take note: “Women are speaking highly of themselves and that causes men who sacrifice their lives in this sport disappointment.” Can’t have that. Sharia Alert from Robert Tait in The Guardian (thanks to Mackie): She was the speed queen of the racetrack who became a feminist icon after triumphing over an all-male field […]
Feds indict Pennsylvania man who offered to help Al-Qaeda blow up fuel facilities in three states
No word on Reynolds’ motive. He appears to be a jihad enabler like Lynne Stewart, only more lethal. “Feds indict Pa. man on terror charges,” by Ron Todt for Associated Press : PHILADELPHIA –A federal grand jury indicted a man on charges of offering to help al-Qaida blow up fuel facilities in at least three […]
Baghdad bomb blasts kill 16 in Christian neighborhood
Jihad against Christians in Iraq continues. “String of Baghdad Bomb Blasts Kill 16,” by Sameer N. Yacoub for Associated Press : BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A series of bombs exploded in rapid succession in a shopping district in a mainly Christian neighborhood of Baghdad on Wednesday, killing 16 people and wounding 87, police said…. Just […]
Minorities’ alliance in Pakistan protests Sharia rape laws
Anti-dhimmitude in Pakistan. From Pakistan Link: “Minorities” alliance demands abrogation of Hudood laws” ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Minorities Alliance (APMA) while demanding complete abrogation of the Hudood ordinance has announced to challenge the law at Supreme Court. The Hudood laws prescribe punishment for theft, alcohol or drug use, and most notoriously, sexual offenses. In a statement […]
Saudi Interior Minister: jihadists employed in service of West
Prince Nayef says Osama is in service of the West. So evidently he believes that Saudi Arabia’s friend and ally the United States is plotting the downfall of the House of Saud. From MEMRITV, with thanks to all who sent this in: Following are excerpts from a speech delivered by Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef […]
Terror inmates’ mail still goes unread
“Gentlemen do not read one another’s mail.” So said Secretary of State Henry Stimson (at least according to myth) in 1929 as he shut down the famous Black Chamber MI-8 code-breaking operation. But this time it seems to be more a problem of funding than of honor. Keystone Kops Alert from AP, with thanks to […]
Prophet not perfect, says Islamic scholar
Ameer Ali touches the Islamic third rail — but this subject must be broached if anything effective is ever going to be done about the violence inspired by the words and deeds of Muhammad. From The Australian, with thanks to Ronin: A LEADING adviser on Islam, Ameer Ali, has attacked Muslims who “blindly” follow their […]