“If Muslims were removed from the face of the Earth, there would be no more headaches in the world – no bombings, no bribery, no plundering, and no kidnapping.” Are these the words of a xenophobic “Islamophobe”? If a non-Muslim had said them, that would be how they would be received. No, these are the […]
“Smiling” London Tube jihad suspect “used to condemn terrorism”
And anyone who doubted his sincerity would have been denounced as a racist, bigoted “Islamophobe.” “When he’s not working he goes to pray at one of the local mosques.” Which one? What does it teach? Is it being investigated? Does anyone in Britain know? Does anyone in Britain care? “Police seize two Parsons Green bomb […]
Top Muslim scholar: “Stop pretending that orthodox Islam and violence aren’t linked”
Western politicians should stop pretending that extremism and terrorism have nothing to do with Islam. There is a clear relationship between fundamentalism, terrorism, and the basic assumptions of Islamic orthodoxy. So long as we lack consensus regarding this matter, we cannot gain victory over fundamentalist violence within Islam. This is a vitally important statement by Yahya […]
“Moderate” Malaysia bans book on Islamic “voices of moderation”
Why don’t we see more sincere Muslim reformers? If they get this kind of reception in “moderate” Malaysia, imagine how they’re received everywhere else. The leaders of Malaysia, like Muslim leaders the world over, know what is in Islamic texts and teachings. And they act accordingly. “Malaysia accused of bowing to Islamists with book ban,” […]
Islamic Reform: How Firm a Foundation?
“If this book [Quran] came from God and it’s divine and perfect, then the Jihadis are justified,” states Islam reformer Shireen Qudosi in The Challenge of Modernizing Islam: Reformers Speak Out and the Obstacles They Face. Her sober conclusion amidst an illuminating collection of interviews with her like-minded colleagues in Christine Douglass-Williams’ indispensable recent book […]
Out now: The Challenge of Modernizing Islam, by Christine Douglass-Williams
Jihad Watch writer Christine Douglass-Williams’s new book, The Challenge of Modernizing Islam: Reformers Speak Out and the Obstacles They Face, is out now from Encounter Books. Order your copy here. Ayaan Hirsi Ali says: “This well-written book should not be ignored. With elegance and determination, Christine Douglass-Williams documents a variety of Muslim reformers, of a […]
Poland: “Extremist” Muslims try to take control of mosque, brawl ensues
Incidents like these are likely to bolster Eastern European countries’ resistance against the EU’s attempt to force them to accept Muslim migrant refugees. On Tuesday morning a fight broke between Tatars representing Muslim Religious Associations (MZR) and supporters of imam Nizar Charif, Salafists and converts. Several police vehicles were directed to the mosque. The background […]
“Moderate” imam serving as Australian Defence Force religious adviser turns out to be “extremist”
He opposed a ban on Hizb ut-Tahrir, which openly calls for Sharia rule in Australia, the U.S. and everywhere else it is allowed to operate. He did this before he was appointed a religious adviser to the Australian Defence Force. So who decided that he was a “moderate” and not an “extremist”? It was no […]
Support for Jihadists coming to the Heartland?
Iowa State Representative Ako Abdul-Samad recently announced that he is bringing the American Muslim Alliance (AMA) to Des Moines, where it will have its new headquarters. He also plans for Des Moines to host AMA’s national convention in 2018. Iowans are known for their friendliness and “Iowa nice.” So what is this organization they are […]
Hypocrisy: Maajid Nawaz suing SPLC for naming him “anti-Muslim extremist”
Muslim reformer Maajid Nawaz is right to sue the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), America’s leading hate group, for defamation. However, he is not opening up his suit to all those similarly defamed by the SPLC, because as he has made clear in the past, he thinks some of the people listed do deserve to […]