“A man identified as Shamim, 50, was beaten to death in Begunai, a village in Lakhai upazila, when followers of the Union Parisad’s former chairman Morshed Kamal Moshahid and a former member clashed because someone who did not keep fast came to attend Eid prayers.” It doesn’t seem, based on how this is worded, that […]
Sharia Iran: Five publicly flogged for eating in public during Ramadan
Ramadan is a time for Muslims to increase their commitment to their religion and redouble their efforts to eliminate sin in their lives and live in ways that are pleasing to Allah. One of the ways they do this is by means of the Ramadan fast. And if they don’t, in Tehran and elsewhere, they […]
Bahrain: Man caught smoking cigarette while driving his car charged with denigrating Ramadan
Virtue that is mandated by force is not virtue. It does not make people good. It only creates an empire of fear. That is what Sharia creates. “Bahraini charged with smoking during Ramadan,” by Neil Halligan, ArabianBusiness.com, July 24, 2014 (thanks to Twostellas): A Bahraini man, who was caught smoking a cigarette while driving his […]
India: Muslims bomb food plaza to stop Hindus from eating during Ramadan
“Muslim terror groups may attack food plaza and favourite eateries to register their protest as Non-Muslims take foods openly by ignoring roja (fasting) timings on Ramadan.” Remember: in Muslim countries, you must conform your behavior to Islamic sensibilities. And in non-Muslim countries, you must conform your behavior to Islamic sensibilities. Otherwise, you never know when […]
Lebanese café bombed for opening during Ramadan
You see, the imperative is for you to accept the hegemony of Islamic law. Either you will do so by becoming a Muslim, or by submitting to the overlordship of the Muslims and conforming your behavior to suit their sensitivities. There is no one on earth who is exempt from this imperative, and it will […]
Ramadan in Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks five churches, murders 100
“They killed and burnt houses after attacking worshipers in five churches in Kwada; after that, they advanced to Kautikari, less than 8 kilometres to Chibok town, whey they equally killed people and destroyed properties. I’m not sure security agencies have gone to rescue the villagers, but I learnt that the insurgents are still in pursuit […]
Ramadan 2014: We can deport anyone who eats, drinks or smokes, Saudi Arabia tells non-Muslims
“‘They are not excused for being non-Muslim,’ it said, adding that ‘anyone living in this country should follow the laws of the Kingdom, including respecting religious sentiments.’” When Jews or Christians fast, they do not demand that others around them also fast, or refrain from eating in their presence. This is, in other words, a […]
Mideast security tightened amid fears of Ramadan violence
Islamic jihad violence escalated during Ramadan, and now security officials are worried about a further escalation now that Ramadan is ending. “Mideast security tightened amid fears of Ramadan violence,” by Margie Mason for The Associated Press, August 8 (thanks to David): Millions of Muslims began celebrating the end of the fasting month of Ramadan on […]
Somalia: Jihadists set off bombs in Mogadishu, promise more before Ramadan ends
“I am afraid the remaining nights of Ramadan will be the worst for Mogadishu. They have managed to indoctrinate many fighters to die in the holy month.” Ramadan: the month of jihad. “Islamist militants attack Somali capital, plan more before Ramadan ends,” by Abdi Sheikh for Reuters, August 4 (thanks to Maxwell): (Reuters) – Islamist […]
Ramadan observance in Iraq: Jihadists murder 15 in bomb and mortar attacks
Ramadan is the month for the renewal of piety. If one sees murdering Infidels, apostates and heretics as an act of piety, this is what will result. “Iraq Bomb, Mortar Attacks Kill 15,” by Sameer N. Yacoub for the Associated Press, August 4: BAGHDAD — A series of attacks across Iraq on Sunday killed 15 […]