Yet people still delude themselves into believing that supporting the Palestinian jihad against Israel is to support justice and human right. Islamic Tolerance Alert from the oppressed “Palestinians”: “Abbas vows: No room for Israelis in Palestinian state,” by Khaled Abu Toameh in the Jerusalem Post, December 25 (thanks to Tanguy Veys): Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud […]
Archives for 2010
Anti-slavery activists face railroading in Mauritania
Slavery is taken for granted in the Qur’an, and is still practiced in many areas of the Islamic world — here, in Mauritania. And where are the human rights organizations, as these freedom fighters get railroaded? “Anti-slavery activists face possible charges in Mauritania,” from Middle East Online, December 16 (thanks to Twostellas): NOUAKCHOTT – Seven […]
Merry Christmas, southern Thailand! You’re getting Sharia!
And that, of course, is what you have always wanted. But how long will it before you start to demand it in the rest of Thailand as well? “Thaworn sees sharia law as way forward,” from the Bangkok Post, December 25 (thanks to Weavo): The introduction of sharia law to the southernmost provinces has taken […]
Nigeria: Pastor killed in front of his church, other churches targeted in arson rampage
Still more jihadist violence to report against Nigerian churches on Christmas Eve. “Christmas Eve tragedy: Serial blasts, arson in Jos, Borno,” by Moses Gbande and Gbenga Akinkugbethe for the Nigerian Compass, December 25: While the world prepared for the celebration of Christmas yesterday, the residents of Jos, in Plateau State, and Maiduguri, in Borno State […]
Hamas says Israel has two options: leave or die
At first, this statement may seem at odds with recent reports in which Hamas said it is committed to its current “truce” with Israel, but the hudna is never meant to last. It is a temporary cessation of hostilities, and only when it is in the interest of Islamic forces to re-arm and regroup — […]
Jihad attacks threatened against “the unbeliever and Christian countries celebrating Christmas”
“The Zero Hour has arrived” for the forces of rage and hate. More on this story. “‘Jihadist’ issues Christmas bombing threat,” from AFP, December 24: WASHINGTON (AFP) – A “jihadist” in an audiotaped threat said fireworks displays will set off terrorist bombs in countries celebrating Christmas, the SITE monitoring group said. The recording, titled “The […]
Saudi morality police ready to clamp down on New Year’s celebrations
It isn’t just Christmas they hate. There Is No Fun In Islam* Update: “Haia men ready to block New Year festivities,” by MD Humaidan for Arab News, December 24 (thanks to all who sent this in): JEDDAH: The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) has directed all its branch offices […]
Misunderstanders of Islam “call on our brothers to come to Somalia and to help us expand the East Africa jihad”
It’s funny how none of the Vast Majority of Peaceful Muslims seems interested in going to Mogadishu to explain to al-Shabaab how they’re getting Islam and jihad all wrong, wrong, wrong. Honest Ibe? Brave Ahmed? Boy Reza? Anyone? Anyone? “Somalia: Al Shabaab calls for continuation of ‘East Africa jihad,’” from Garowe Online, December 25: Somali […]
Report: Karzai in favor of official Taliban presence in Turkey
You may want to read this one sitting down. “Report: Karzai open to Taliban setting up office in Turkey,” from CNN, December 25: (CNN) — Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said Friday that he’d welcome a Taliban office opening in Turkey, that country’s state-run news agency reported, adding that such a development could help peace talks […]
Nigeria: At least 31 dead in Christmas Eve bombings
Officials received threats from Muslim groups in recent weeks, but did not take them seriously. More on this story. “Death toll increases in Nigerian attacks,” from CNN, December 25 (thanks to Zulu): (CNN) — The Christmas Eve attacks in the volatile Nigerian city of Jos have claimed at least 31 lives, a bloody aftermath in […]