The multifarious geopolitical messes in the Middle East, the almost comical variety of resentments, hostilities, mutual denouncements, and hatreds in the Muslim lands that are presented to us each day on some news channel’s platter, the confusion worse compounded that overcomes us when we look at any part or aspect of the Camp of Islam […]
Hizballah top dog: al-Nimr execution will spell the end of Saudi regime
Escalation continuing. “Hizbullah Secretary-General Nasrallah in Response to Al-Nimr Execution: This Will Spell the End of the Saud Regime and Clan,” MEMRI, January 3, 2016: In a January 3 address, Hizbullah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said in response to the execution of Saudi Shiite Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr: “This blood that has been shed will spell the […]
Iranians blame US, Israel for Saudi execution of Shi’ite cleric
Of course. Who else. “American and Israeli intelligence services dictated to their collared dogs in Saudi Arabia.” When it comes to Saudi Arabia and the U.S., it is painfully apparent that the collar is on the other neck.
Saudi Arabia breaks off diplomatic relations with Iran
“Jubeir said the attack in Tehran was in line with what he said were earlier Iranian assaults on foreign embassies there…” Yes, I recall one back in 1979. “…and with Iranian policies of destabilising the region by creating ‘terrorist cells’ in Saudi Arabia.” One wonders what the truth is behind that, if any. Is the […]
Iran: Protestors firebomb, ransack Saudi Embassy after execution of Shia cleric
The execution “means that Saudi Arabia will not hesitate to punish all terrorists.” The attack on the Embassy means that Iran will not hesitate to stand up for Shi’ites against Saudi Arabia. This could easily escalate much, much more. An update on this story. “Iranian Protesters Ransack Saudi Embassy After Execution of Shiite Cleric,” by […]
Iran says Saudi Arabia will ‘pay a high price’ for execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr
“”I have no doubt that this pure blood will stain the collar of the House of Saud and wipe them from the pages of history.” The Sunni-Shi’ite jihad threatens a sharp escalation. “Iran says Saudi Arabia will ‘pay a high price’ for execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr,” ABC.net.au, January 2, 2016: Iran has warned […]
“But ISIS Kills More Muslims Than Non-Muslims!”
With the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL, or IS), an old apologia meant to exonerate Islam of violence has become prominent again. Because ISIS is killing other Muslims, so the argument goes, obviously its violence cannot be based on Islam, which bans Muslims from killing fellow Muslims in its name. This point […]
Islamic State claims jihad suicide attacks in Beirut that murdered 43
“The health ministry said 43 people had died and 239 had been wounded in the twin blasts on Thursday, which targeted the Shia-majority district of Burj al-Barajneh.” The Islamic State has struck Shi’ites in Yemen, and now also in Beirut, if their claim of responsibility is true. “Isis claims responsibility as suicide bombers kill dozens […]
Saudi Arabia: Islamic State jihad suicide bomber murders one at Shi’ite mosque
The Saudis have spent billions to spread their understanding of Islam around the world. Now they are paying the price, since the idea of the caliphate that they have so energetically propagated is now challenging the legitimacy of their own state, and bringing the Sunni-Shi’te jihad within its borders. “Islamic State attack on Saudi mosque […]
Denmark: Muslim mob attacks police car, shots fired at Shia march
“‘In processions there are always some uproar. There was a man who fired two to three shots in the air after he was attacked by a large group of people. We do not believe that the motive for the attack was religious. It was an isolated showdown between a couple of groups,’ said senior police […]