It doesn’t seem as if the perpetrators were targeting the archaeologists deliberately, but if they knew what happened, they were likely pleased. Islamic hardliners generally disdain archaeology. Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an […]
Ramadan in Libya: Muslims attack security checkpoint, killing a woman who was passing through with her family
The Islamic State still claims to constitute the caliphate, though it controls little territory. Thus it views all Muslims who do not accept its authority as renegades, rebels who deserve death for disobeying the legitimate authority. “Woman killed in suspected IS attack in eastern Libya,” Xinhua, June 2, 2018 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): […]
Ramadan in Iraq: Muslims attack beat restaurant workers for serving food during Ramadan, two hospitalized
Eating during Ramadan: haram. Beating restaurant workers who serve food during Ramadan: pleasing to Allah. “Unknown Iraqi Forces Attack Restaurant for Serving Food During Ramadan,” BasNews, June 3, 2018 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): ERBIL — A group of armed men belonging to unidentified Iraqi forces on Friday attacked a small restaurant in the […]
Ramadan in Scotland: Muslims threaten to murder a fellow Muslim for saying Ramadan fast isn’t required
It is unclear on what basis Mustafa is making these statements. The Qur’an says: The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then […]
Ramadan in Syria: Muslims murder at least seven civilians with bombs in market area and residential area
“Located in northern Syria near the Turkish border, Idlib was declared a ‘de-escalation zone’ last May, in which acts of aggression are forbidden.” Obviously that was just an empty public relations move. “Two blasts kill at least seven civilians in Syria,” TRT World, May 31, 2018 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): At least seven […]
France: Muslim seizes cathedral microphone during Pentecost Mass, screams “Allahu akbar,” bishop denies it happened
Ramadan in France, followed by yet more dhimmitude and willful ignorance from a Catholic bishop. “As stated and confirmed by the faithful present at this Mass of Pentecost in the cathedral of Nantes, the disrupter of the worship service said ‘Allahu akbar’ into the microphone…Father Benoît Bertrand, vicar general, who argues the contrary, is either […]
Belgium: Muslim who murdered four told hostage he wouldn’t harm her since she was Muslim and observing Ramadan fast
This is reminiscent of other incidents, including when the Muslim in Minnesota who asked mall shoppers if they were Muslim and then stabbed non-Muslims. In Mali, Muslims screaming “Allahu akbar” took hostages, freeing those who could recite the Qur’an. In September 2013 at Nairobi’s Westgate Mall, Muslims murdered people who couldn’t answer questions about Islam. […]
Ramadan in Mali: Muslims open fire on group of people resting under a tree, murder at least 20
Mustn’t provoke Muslims. Everyone knows that. No more resting under trees. “20 killed in suspected jihadist attack in Mali: sources,” AFP, May 29, 2018: At least 20 people, including civilians, were killed in a suspected jihadist attack in northeastern Mali near the border with Niger, sources said. The deaths came after more than 100 people […]
Ramadan in Nigeria: Muslims murder five in jihad suicide bombings
Ramadan is the month during which Muslims redouble their efforts to please Allah. And Allah commands Muslims to kill and be killed in his cause, promising them Paradise if they do so: “Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties, for that they will have Paradise. They fight in the cause […]
Ramadan in Mozambique: Muslims behead 10 people, including children
“When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks…” (Qur’an 47:4) And what better time to do this than in Ramadan, the month in which Muslims strive all the harder to obey the commands of Allah? “Suspected Islamists behead 10 in Mozambique,” AFP, May 29, 2018 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Ten people including children […]