The constant barrage of bombings, murders and intimidation carried out by jihadists in southern Thailand has virtually destroyed the regional economy. Hardly an economic powerhouse to begin with, the region’s inhabitants, most of whom are Muslims, now struggle to eke out simple sustenance while exposed to death threats made by local Islamic insurgents. Read about […]
Pakistani cricket player and convert to Islam: “One day Islam will be the world’s sole supreme religion”
It is understandable that Yousuf Youhana would have a convert’s enthusiasm. But it is noteworthy how immediately he expresses that enthusiasm in terms of supremacy. “One day Islam will be the world’s sole supreme religion: Yousuf Youhana,” from ANI, with thanks to Sparta: Pakistan cricket player Yousuf Youhana, a Christian by birth and the first […]
Iranian hard-liners consolidate power
In August, I wrote an article for FrontPage magazine entitled “Iran’s Most Radical Regime“, which warned that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, the fanatic secret police/para-military force that maintains the hardline tenets of the Khomeinist revolution, was rapidly taking over the levers of power in Iran. Unfortunately, my fears – shared by many others, of […]
Iran Readying for Conflict With US
Amir Taheri in Arab News details why it feels so much like 1938 these days: Incredible though it may sound there are signs that Tehran may be preparing for a military confrontation with the United States, and has convinced itself that it could win. The first sign came last June with the election of Mahmoud […]
Indian politician: Hindus, Christians must unite to fight jihad
Why, yes. And Jews, Buddhists, atheists, secular Muslims — any actual or potential victim of jihad violence and dhimmitude. “Hindus, Christians must unite to fight jihad: VHP,” from the Press Trust of India, with thanks to Eric: Coimbatore, September 17: VHP leader Praveen Togadia on Saturday advocated a “˜civilisation treaty” between Hindus and Christians to […]
Gaza’s Open Border Raises Al Qaeda Fears
Critics of the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza have long warned that the vacuum left behind would be filled by Hizballah, Al-Qaeda, and other foreign jihadist groups. Now, as Gaza descends into anarchy, these concerns have risen again to the fore, per FoxNews: Israel and the Palestinian Authority on Thursday said they fear Al Qaeda terrorists […]
Dying for a jihadist adventure
He’s studying to be a “peaceful religious scholar,” but hey, while on break he’s got some time to join the jihad against the U.S. A glimpse inside the jihad in Pakistan from New Straits Times, with thanks to John: AAMIR is barely 20 years old. Most of the year, he studies the Quran at a […]
The terrorists win
What has the appeasement in Gaza accomplished besides emboldening the terrorists? Even the officials of the Palestinian Authority are attending the jihadists’ event after spurning the Israeli ceremony. “Gaza-Based Terrorists to Declare Their Victory in Public Ceremony,” from Israel National News, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: (IsraelNN.com) Leaders and members of Gaza- based terror […]
“What acquainted you with Jihad? Reading of the Qur’an and authentic Hadith”
The Online Jihad site translates these illuminating poll results from a Turkish jihadist site: The question: “What acquainted you with Jihad?” The 9/11 Attack (blessed Osama and Azzam) – 9.07% (46 votes) Resistance in Chechnya – 22.49% (114 votes) Resistance in Palestine – 4.73% (24 votes) READING OF THE QUR’AN AND AUTHENTIC HADITH – 24.65% […]
Zionism is Beautiful!
A cogent and much-needed op-ed by Rabbi Shaul Marshall Praver of Congregation Adath Israel in Newtown, CT: The Talmud says, “When good will exists amongst brethren, both can dwell together even on the razor thin edge of a sword, but when good will does not exist amongst them, even the full expanse of the earth […]