Let the Third Intifada commence. — Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) February 25, 2013 Would Temple Judea have hosted Josef Goebbels in 1938? Reza Aslan is a Board member of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), which has been established in court as a lobbying group for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Said Michael Rubin: “Jamal Abdi, […]
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Syria: Muslims break into Christian homes, murder three Christians
Good thing we are rushing to the aid of these people, eh? The jihadists, that is, not the Christians. “Maaloula: rebels break into the village homes, kill three young Christians,’ from Asia News, September 9 (thanks to C. Cantoni): Maaloula (AsiaNews) – The bodies of Christians killed lie abandoned by the side of roads; houses […]
Pakistan: Call to remove Senator from Parliament for incorrectly reciting Qur’an verse
“According to Article 62 of the constitution of Pakistan, a member of Parliament should not ‘violate(s) Islamic Injunctions,’ should have ‘adequate knowledge of Islamic teachings,’ and practices ‘obligatory duties prescribed by Islam.’” This effectively disqualifies non-Muslims from serving in the Pakistani Parliament — unless, of course, they become experts on Islam. Surah-e-Ikhlaas is the 112th […]
Muslim Brotherhood Sheikh Qaradawi favors U.S. strike in Syria: “Allah pits the oppressors one against the other”
As I said in June: “When we go into Syria, as Obama has now promised, we will be aiding the allies of this man.” Qaradawi is the most popular and influential Islamic preacher in the world, and is the spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood. Qaradawi was on the Board of the Islamic Society of […]
Philippines: 6 killed, 24 wounded as Muslim group seizes control of four villages
They want to set up an independent Islamic state. An update on this story. “6 killed, 24 hurt in Zamboanga clashes,” by Carmela Fonbuena for Rappler, September 9: MANILA, Philippines (7th UPDATE) “” Up to 400 suspected members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have taken over 4 barangays in Zamboanga City early Monday […]
Father of 13-year-old Egyptian boy married off to 10-year-old girl: “You’re never too young for marriage”
Few things are more abundantly attested in Islamic law than the permissibility of child marriage. Islamic tradition records that Muhammad’s favorite wife, Aisha, was six when Muhammad wedded her and nine when he consummated the marriage: “The Prophet wrote the (marriage contract) with Aisha while she was six years old and consummated his marriage with […]
Taliban angry at writer for criticizing them, proved her wrong by torturing and killing her
In this story the old saw becomes fact: say that Islam is a religion of peace, or get killed. In this version, it’s Say that the Taliban are wonderful people, or they will torture and kill you. More on this story. “Why did you write nasty things, Taliban militants reportedly asked Sushmita Banerjee before killing […]
Kerry reasserts claim that Assad used chemical weapons despite lack of evidence and Assad’s denial
Kerry has a no-pair hand and is acting as if he is holding a royal flush. “Kerry reasserts Syria charge despite Assad denial,” by Deb Riechmann for the Associated Press, September 9: Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that Syrian President Bashar Assad could resolve the crisis surrounding his purported use of chemical weapons […]
Obama Administration’s case for Syria attack riddled with contradictions
Reflecting the muddled thinking of those who have framed it. “Critics see contradictions in Obama administration’s Syria claims,” by Paul Richter in the Los Angeles Times, September 8: WASHINGTON — The planned military strikes on Syria would be “targeted, limited” and wouldn’t seek to topple the government of President Bashar Assad or even force it […]
Obama reduces 2014 pay hike for U.S. troops as he prepares to send them to fight for al-Qaeda
Join the Army: fight for your nation’s enemies at reduced pay. “Obama Reduces 2014 Pay Hike for U.S. Troops, Still Fighting in Afghanistan,” by Susan Jones for CNS News, September 3: (CNSNews.com) – As promised in his Fiscal Year 2014 budget, President Obama has just informed Congress that he will cap next year’s pay raise […]