What a surprise. “Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood says new constitution must be based on Islamic Shariah law,” from the Associated Press, October 31 (thanks to Nichole): CAIRO — Egypt’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood says Islamic Shariah law must be the basis of Egypt’s new constitution, and legislation must be based on Islamic penal code. The Brotherhood said […]
Egypt: Islamic supremacist leader says supporters of non-Sharia constitution are “casting themselves into hell”
Here is how proponents of Sharia gather supporters. “Egyptians who vote for draft constitution will go to “˜hell:” Salafi leader,” from Al Arabiya, October 30 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Egyptians who vote for a draft constitution that does not establish “shariah rulings” as the country”s main jurisprudence will go “to hell,” a Salafi […]
Egyptian Muslim child preacher: “O Allah, destroy Israel”; TV host: “You are such a beautiful boy, by Allah!”
More pluralism from glorious “Arab Spring” Egypt: “Egyptian Child Preacher Ibrahim Adham Curses Bush and Obama and Prays for the Destruction of Israel,” from MEMRI, October 19 (thanks to Lachlan): Following are excerpts from a TV show featuring child preacher Ibrahim Adham, which aired on Al-Rahma TV on October 19, 2012. Ibrahim Adham: Oh Islamic […]
Egypt: Muslim mob bars Christians from entering church
Supposedly because the Coptic women were “dressed inappropriately.” But in reality, this was yet another assertion of power and supremacism over the Christians by the Muslims in Egypt. “Angry mob bars church goers in Beni Suef,” by Luiz Sanchez from Daily News Egypt, October 28 (thanks to Twostellas): A large mob in the village of […]
Egypt: Muslim clerics call for Sharia, question Islamic faith of those who oppose it
And they demand that Morsi “stop appeasing secularists.” When was he doing that? Sharia Alert from Glorious, Democratic “Arab Spring” Egypt: “Alexandria Salafists open fire on liberals, striking workers in Eid sermons,” from Ahram Online, October 26 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Egypt should get tough and stop “pampering” its people, a leading Salafist […]
Egyptian Muslim cleric: “Islam will be instated, the Shari’a will be implemented, whether you or whoever is behind you likes it or not”
And he ridicules Christianity. If he were a Christian cleric similarly ridiculing Islam, there would be an international uproar, calls for his murder, and discussion at high levels of restrictions on the freedom of speech. “Egyptian Cleric “˜Alaa Said Ridicules Christianity and Vows to Instate Islamic Law in Egypt,” from MEMRI, October 15 (thanks to […]
U.S. Embassy warns Americans of jihad terror alert in Egypt
Ah, the Arab Spring — what a wonderful flowering of democracy and pluralism! “US Embassy Warns Americans of Terror Alert in Egypt,” by Chana Ya’ar for Israel National News, October 24: The US Embassy has warned American citizens in Cairo to remain alert and be aware the diplomatic mission has “credible information” terrorists are “targeting […]
Egyptians: We want nuclear bombs and to break the treaty with Israel
The glories of the pro-democracy, pro-Western “Arab Spring” in full flower. “Egyptians: We Want Nuclear Bombs and to Break Treaty with Israel,” by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu for Israel National News, October 21 (thanks to Pamela Geller): Most Egyptians want their country and Iran to have nuclear weapons, and they also favor renewing ties with Tehran […]
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood President Morsi joins preacher in prayer for destruction of the Jews
But don’t be concerned. At least he didn’t call them “savages.” Savagery in Egypt: “Egyptian President Morsi Joins Preacher in Prayer for Destruction and Dispersal of the Jews,” from MEMRI, October 19: Following are excerpts from a sermon delivered by Egyptian cleric Futouh Abd Al-Nabi Mansour, Head of Religious Endowment, Matrouh governorate, in the presence […]
Egypt: New leader of Muslim Brotherhood’s political party says goal is to impose Sharia
More glorious flowering of Arab Spring democracy. “New FJP leader in Egypt calls for Sharia law,” from the Jerusalem Post, October 20 (thanks to all who sent this in): Saad al-Katatny was elected chairman of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, the Freedom and Justice Party, Egyptian media reported Friday. He beat out FJP”s acting […]