The Clarion Project, of which moderate Muslim Zuhdi Jasser is an advisory board member, has rushed to his aid in our recent controversy, claiming to demonstrate in this piece that reform of Islam is not only possible, but happening now in all sorts of ways I am not acknowledging. Now, I have never said Islamic […]
Zuhdi Jasser endorses pro-Sharia Islamic supremacist, says “no greater jihadists” than foes of jihad terror
There has for many years been a difference of opinion among those who are aware of the reality of the jihad threat. There are those who believe it very important, indeed, crucial to the success of our efforts to resist the global jihad and Sharia supremacism, to include reformist Muslims in them, and to support […]
India: Muslim group offers $15,000 reward to anyone who beheads Muslim “moderate” Tarek Fatah
Tarek Fatah is a paradoxical figure; indeed, he personifies the paradoxes of most moderate Muslims. He speaks out strongly against Muslim Brotherhood organizations and Sharia encroachment in the West, but is extraordinarily concerned at the same to absolve Islam of all responsibility for the crimes done in its name and in accord with its teachings. […]
Muslim Reform Group Reached Out to 3,000 US Mosques, Got Only 40 Responses
In December 2015, a small group of Muslims met in Washington, DC to discuss the reform of Islam. With media fanfare, they named themselves the Muslim Reform Movement (MRM), issued a Declaration for Muslim Reform, and became the new face of “Muslim reformers.” There was just one fundamental problem: the MRM never had support from […]
Egypt: Sisi calls for restrictions on verbal divorce, al-Azhar says no
In Islamic law, all a man need do in order to divorce his wife is say to her, “Taaleq,” that is “(You are) divorced.” If he says it once or twice, he can take her back simply if he decides to do so. But if he says it three times, he cannot take her back […]
Imam beaten with shoe live on Egyptian TV show for saying Muslim women don’t have to wear veil
Here is yet another indication of why we don’t see more genuine and sincere Muslim reformers. “Shoes and Chairs Go Flying in Egyptian TV Studio When Debate Turns into ‘Freestyle Wrestling,’” MEMRI, September 26, 2016: TV host Mohamed Al-Ghiety complained of exhaustion and of low blood pressure after his two guests, Egyptian lawyer Nabih Al-Wahsh […]
Refugee mill in overdrive: Assad declares “War on Terror” against Erdogan
While the West has no adequate system to protect its citizenry from Muslim migrant chaos, violence and disease, the Middle Eastern despots continue their killing machines and shed more blood. Now Assad intends to win back “every inch” of Syria and said that “Aleppo would be a graveyard for the hopes and dreams of Turkish […]
Germany’s largest Muslim organization gets Muslim prof fired for saying violent Qur’an verses not valid for all time
Islamic apologists routinely claim that violent Qur’an verses have no validity beyond Muhammad’s time, but this story illustrates that this is not the mainstream view in Islam. The persecution of Mouhanad Khorchide also shows the uphill battle that genuine Muslim reformers face: branded as heretics and/or apostates, they’re often shunned (or worse) by the very […]
Scotland: Muslims threaten to kill Muslim who opposes jihad terror
“Aamer Anwar said the threats came from individuals who have taken issue with his call for Muslims of all backgrounds and denominations to stand up together against Islamic extremism.” This is why we don’t see more genuine Muslim reformers. “Islamic extremist [sic] issue death threats against Scotland’s top human rights lawyer,” by Karin Goodwin, Herald […]
Egypt jails Muslim scholar for suggesting Islamic reform
Why we don’t see more genuine and since Muslim reformers, chapter 3298: “Egypt jails Muslim scholar for suggesting Islamic reform,” Arutz Sheva, December 29, 2015: An Egyptian court has reduced the jail term for a Muslim scholar convicted of “insulting Islam” on his television show from five years to one, judicial officials and his lawyer […]