Few things in Islam are as liable to provoke passion and violence as the issue of conversion. The health hazards involved in converting out of Islam””apostatizing””are well known. But even the issue of converting to Islam is fraught with drama. Consider Egypt alone: in recent months, wild rampages, burned churches, and murdered Christians have resulted […]
Archives for August 2011
U.S. soldiers deliver sheep for Ramadan slaughter in Afghanistan
From The First Post (thanks to Twostellas): US soldiers working in the Kandahar province deliver a sheep to the Afghanistan National Army for slaughter during the Muslim festival of Ramadan. Photo: Romeo Gacad Why? Would U.S. soldiers be put to work delivering wine for Holy Communion? Would U.S. soldiers be put to work delivering matzos […]
“A faith known for its diversity”: Female jihad/martyrdom suicide bomber murders seven in Pakistan
Islam is “a faith known for its diversity,” says Barack Obama, and this proves it. Women, too, can lay claim to the Qur’an’s guarantee of Paradise to those who “kill and are killed” for Allah (9:111). “Female suicide bomber hits Pakistan, seven dead,” from Channel News Asia, August 11 (thanks to Twostellas): PESHAWAR, Pakistan: A […]
Friends and allies: Osama bin Laden “protected by Pakistan in return for Saudi cash”
This may not be true — it rests on the word of just one person — but it certainly would not be surprising, given the track record of both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. “Osama bin Laden ‘protected by Pakistan in return for Saudi cash,’” by Rob Crilly in the Telegraph, August 10 (thanks to all […]
Obama: Islam “known for its diversity and a commitment to justice and the dignity of all human beings”
I wonder if any of the Qur’an verses below came to the minds of any of the Muslims present as Obama was saying these things. “Islam has always been part of our American family: Obama,” from Indian Express, August 11 (thanks to Weasel Zippers): Welcoming guests at the annual White House Iftaar party, US President […]
In online forums, Muslims urge U.K. rioters to topple government
Jihadists employ a variety of means of warfare to create a vacuum of stability and security for which they will claim Sharia is the only solution, because it is the only one they will allow. In this case, anarchy is already present, and they are encouraging its growth because they see in it an opportunity […]
What negotiations? British army official warns Taliban planning “spectacular” attack
With attempts at negotiations ongoing, troops have seized 2.5 tons of explosives, enough material for 300 bombs. They just might begin to suspect a lack of sincerity in negotiations on the Taliban’s part. “Taliban is planning ‘spectacular’ terrorism attack warns British Army chief in Afghanistan,” from the Daily Mail, August 11: The Taliban is planning […]
Mother of Arizona honor killing victim on hearing her daughter was barely alive: “that’s what she needs”
That quotation was missing from this report, and sheds considerably more light on why authorities feared Noor al-Maleki’s family might try to finish in the hospital what her father started when he ran her down with his Jeep. It also further explains why the police detective called the mother a “sick individual.” “Disturbing Details Emerge […]
Nigeria: “Youths” torch Catholic church after authorities arrest clerics in Boko Haram crackdown
Whenever the target is so disconnected from the stated grievance, one must suspect it was to some extent a rampage awaiting an excuse. “Official: Woman killed in clash in northeastern Nigeria over radical Muslim sect arrests,” from the Associated Press, August 10 (thanks to Twostellas): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria “” Authorities say a clash between soldiers and […]
Report: Afghanistan torpedoes negotiations between U.S. and Taliban by deliberately leaking information
The negotiations are not a surprise. The secretary of defense had confirmed earlier this summer that the U.S. was engaging in “outreach” to Taliban members, and Secretary of State Clinton had expressed hope for splitting off Taliban who were thought to be in it only for the paycheck. The idea of negotiating with the Taliban […]