Shaker Elsayed is still repeating his line, “The call to reform Islam is an alien call,” at one of the largest mosques in our country. From AP, with thanks to Daryl and Andy. The voice of the new imam at one of the largest mosques on the East Coast rang loud from the pulpit during […]
Terror attacks spur soul-searching by Egyptians
From AP, with thanks to Daryl. CAIRO — Stunned by terror attacks in a Red Sea resort, Egyptians are in a remarkably frank debate about whether mainstream mosques and schools — and the government itself — should be blamed for promoting Islamic extremism. Even some in the pro-government press say authorities have created a climate […]
Official kidnapped, 11 killed in Iraq attacks
From CNN, : BAGHDAD, Iraq — Insurgents in Iraq struck again on Saturday, whisking away an Iraqi government official at gunpoint and killing at least 11 people in various bombings and ambushes, including one that again targeted foreign diplomats. Meanwhile, Iraq government officials worked furiously on a draft of a new constitution. Officials have by […]
Italian police launch raids after bomb arrest
From Reuters : ROME – Police were carrying out at least 15 searches in Italy on Saturday stemming from Friday’s arrest in Rome of a London bombing suspect, the government said. Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu told the lower house of parliament that suspected bomber Osman Hussain evaded police searches with the help of contacts among […]
Louvre to have Islamic Art Wing
“Prince Walid Helps Set Up Islamic Art Wing in Louvre” from IslamOnline, with thanks to Fjordman. PARIS , July 27, 2005 — Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Walid Bin Talal has donated a multi-million-euro gift to finance the construction of a new Islamic art wing in the Paris-based Louvre Museum to show off the bright face of […]
UK: Change foreign policy, say top Muslims
British Muslims attempt to dictate the UK’s foreign policy. From the Evening Standard, with thanks to Looney Tunes. Senior Muslims have warned the Government that it needed to revise British foreign policy if it wants to put an end to the violence. Dr Azzam Tamimi, from the Muslim Association of Britain, said the country was […]
Claim: Mossad behind Sharm attacks
88 people are reported dead in the Egyptian resort town. From the Jerusalem Post: Several Egyptian “security experts” and “political analysts” interviewed by Arab TV stations in the aftermath of the Sharm e-Sheikh bombings on Saturday claimed that Israel and Jews were behind the carnage. The accusations that Israel was responsible for the deadly attacks […]
Bolt: Importing hatred
Andrew Bolt writes in Australia’s Herald Sun, with thanks to Looney Tunes. It’s time we accepted the difficult truth: many of the Muslims we invite to live in Australia want to destroy us. FOR four years, since the September 11 attacks, I’ve begged our Islamic leaders to drive extremists from their mosques. For four years […]
Why it’s time for Dutch justice to get tough
Expatica takes a tough editorial line, with thanks to Dutch Cares. Mohammed B. is a scary individual and society must take whatever measures necessary to ensure he never gets another opportunity to menace the public. He has made very clear this is precisely what he intends to do if he is ever gets the chance […]
Shoot-to-Kill Policy Worries UK Muslims
They needn’t worry about the shoot to kill policy if they stop when called upon to do so. It does now appear that the man shot by police near the subway was not connected with the bombings and they admit to shooting the wrong man. From Arab News, with thanks to Skeet Street. LONDON “” […]