“He was convicted in Egypt in absentia in 1999 for offenses relating to the Vanguards of Conquest’s activities and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.” He should be given a sumptuous flat next door to the home of this Canadian federal court judge. “Canadian court frees Egyptian terrorist,” from
Canada: Muslim husband threatens to kill his hair stylist wife for “dishonoring” his family by touching other men’s hair
“If you are here, I could not leave you alive.” “Don’t dismiss honour killing claim: judge,” by Kenyon Wallace for the National Post, November 24 (thanks to Kim): A Federal Court judge has ordered the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration to consider the credibility of a woman’s claim that she will be the victim of […]
Muslims in Canada going to Somalia to join jihad
Canada welcomes in immigrants and ends up becoming a center for jihad recruitment, eh? “Officials worried group in Canada went to join Islamic radicals in Somalia,” by Stewart Bell for the National Post, November 16 (thanks to Kim): TORONTO — Counterterrorism officials are investigating a group of youths who allegedly left Canada for East Africa […]
Syrian flight instructor carrying $880,000, Hizballah ring, 9/11 videos, stopped at Canadian border, released
Nothing to see here. Move along. “Syrian carrying $880,000, Hezbollah ring, 9/11 videos, stopped at Canadian border,” by Frank Luba for the Canwest News Service, November 12 (thanks to Cindy): VANCOUVER — Don’t cross the Canadian border with almost a million dollars that you fail to declare — especially when you also have a Hezbollah […]
Ottawa Muslim gets year in jail for threatening to murder his daughter for fleeing arranged marriage and not wearing hijab
Rifqa Bary will be perfectly safe at home with her father, eh? After all, we know that Islam is a peaceful and tolerant faith that condemns honor killing — right? “Taxi boss jailed for threats against daughter,” by Megan Gillis for the Ottawa Sun, November 10 (thanks to Sounder): The city’s taxi union boss was […]
Canadian jihadist admits to buying weapons for Al-Qaeda
“Terror suspect admits to acquiring weapons,” from AP, with thanks to Nicolei: Toronto: A Canadian terror suspect confessed to buying guns and rocket launchers for Al Qaida to use against US forces in Afghanistan, according to a court filing on Monday. In an affidavit submitted to the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, where Abdullah […]
Victorious Canadian Muslim pol: “This is a victory for Islam! Islam won! Islam Won! … Islamic power is extending into Canadian politics”
Future of Canada Alert: “Liberal strategy a dangerous mix of religion and politics,” from the Canadian Coalition for Democracies, with thanks to all who sent this in: Toronto, Canada Monday, December 19, 2005 – On December 2, the Liberal candidate for Mississauga-Erindale, Omar Alghabra, made his victory speech after winning the nomination. In that speech, […]
Is there a fundamental right to possess a passport?
“Abdurahman Khadr’s lawyer to argue passport denial a rights violation,” from CP, with thanks to Sr. Soph: TORONTO (CP) – A prominent Toronto civil rights lawyer said Monday that Ottawa’s decision to deny Abdurahman Khadr a Canadian passport is a violation of his charter rights. Khadr’s lawyer, Clayton Ruby, is asking a Federal Court judge […]
Canada: Imam facing deportation
He’s a moderate imam who lied about jail time he served for assault and about having been caught with a false French passport. Imagine what he would have done if he hadn’t been so moderate. From The Gazette, with thanks to RG: The imam of Montreal’s largest North African mosque shocked his followers yesterday when […]
Bridging the cultural divide
An Islamic Television update. From the Arab News: Muslims should create, develop and make use of the media properly and reasonably, according to S.G.P. Jafry, president of Jafry Communications of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. “The system of messengers is a long-established and well-known tradition. The media is a powerful messenger, and Muslims must earn to use […]