Important observations from Samia Barakat, a Beirut-based Jihadism analyst: In the September 2006 issue of the Atlantic Monthly, an article authored by ex New York Times Corespondent Amy Waldman, was published under the title “Islam on Trial.” In her “report” about several Terrorism trials in the United States, Waldman, a long time sympathizer of the […]
Archives for 2006
A tense time for a papal visit
And you may ask yourself This is a secular state? And you may ask yourself Where is that large Catholic Church? And you may tell yourself This is not equality of rights! And you may tell yourself This is not a European state! Letting the days go by/let the Sharia hold me down Letting the […]
Indonesia warned against Sharia law in Aceh
Even the European Parliament delegation thinks this is a bad idea. “Indonesia warned against Sharia law,” from News.com.au: INDONESIA’S relations with other countries could be affected if it adopted Islamic Sharia law which is being introduced in one province, a European Parliament delegation said today. Hartmut Nassauer, head of the delegation of eight MEPs, said […]
Iranian cleric blames US, Israel for Gemayel assassination
While the rest of the world looks at Syria, Iran points a finger at its usual suspects. “Cleric holds US, Zionist Regime responsible for Gemayel’s assassination,” from the Islamic Republic News Agency: Tehran’s substitute Friday prayers leader Hojjatoleslam Ahmad Khatami on Friday held the US and the Zionist Regime of Israel responsible for assassination of […]
Australia: Publisher drops book for fear of Muslims
Gutless indeed. Islamic groups worldwide are doing next to nothing to fight against real-life Islamic terrorists, but feature one in a novel or a TV show, and it’s off to the battle stations. “Islamic fears kill off children’s thriller,” by Murray Waldren and Jodie Minus in The Australian, with thanks to Danlew: A LEADING children’s […]
‘Obsession’ By Muhammad
Ilana Mercer writes forcefully about the successes and failures of the film Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West. I tend to share her views. I think Obsession is a terrific film, and have twice spoken after screenings of it, along with the courageous Nonie Darwish, here in Los Angeles. It is a superb introduction […]
Jihad against education: 300 Thai schools to close amid attacks
Later, when Islamic Southern Thailand is destitute, corrupt, and undeveloped, the local imams will blame the Western imperialists’ war on Islam. “300 Thai schools to close amid attacks,” by Rungrawee C. Pinyorat for Associated Press, with thanks to Terror-Watch (which has more Education Jihad): BANGKOK, Thailand – More than 300 schools in Thailand’s restive south […]
Mosques torched after worst Iraq bombing
As Tammy Bruce asks, “Shouldn’t Muslims declare themselves the Great Satan?” Takfir and Sunni/Shi’ite Jihad Alert from Ross Colvin and Claudia Parsons for Reuters, : BAGHDAD, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Gunmen bent on revenge burned mosques and homes in a Sunni enclave of Baghdad on Friday as Iraq’s leaders pleaded for calm, a day after […]
Fitzgerald: A tribute to Hamid Mir
A poster at Jihad Watch wrote recently: “There was a man from the Muslim Canadian Congress on who seemed like a decent, thoughtful man. But, when asked about the death sentence for apostasy, he said he would not say if it was right or wrong. He said he was troubled by it and agreed that […]
UK: Muslim teacher given extended paid vacation after veil row
Aishah Azmi, or so we’re told Fired, but with full pay. Nice work if you can get it. Aishah Azmi Update: “Teaching assistant sacked in row over veil,” by Paul Stokes in the Telegraph, with thanks to Wayne: A Muslim teaching assistant who was suspended on full-pay for refusing to remove her veil in lessons […]