Malala has donated $50,000 to UN schools in Gaza that are tools of Hamas, so it is the Taliban’s anger at Malala that is short-sighted. In Gaza, she is effectively aiding the same cause for which they are fighting. “Taliban slams Malala over Nobel prize, calls her ‘soldier against Islam,’” AFP, December 12, 2014: The […]
Afghanistan: Jihad suicide bomber attacks play condemning suicide bombings
Because it “insulted Islamic values.” As in the values enunciated here: “Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties for that they will have Paradise. They fight in the cause of Allah, so they kill and are killed.” (Qur’an 9:111) Anyway, clearly the Taliban can operate with impunity, and a well-developed […]
Nearly 18,000 people died in terrorist attacks in 2013 — 66% by Taliban, Boko Haram, al Qaeda, and the Islamic State
“Four groups – the Taliban, Boko Haram, al Qaeda, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, which is also known as the Islamic State – accounted for 66 percent of all fatalities.” Those right-wing extremists! Something has got to be done! “Nearly 18,000 people died in terrorist attacks in 2013, new global report […]
Pakistan: Six top Taliban commanders pledge allegiance to Islamic State
The caliphate is a might-makes-right proposition, and has been throughout Islamic history. If the Islamic State can hold power for a sustained period, more and more Muslims will pledge allegiance to it. “Six top TTP commanders announce allegiance to Islamic State’s Baghdadi,” by Zahir Shah Sherazi, Dawn, October 14, 2014: PESHAWAR: Six top commanders of […]
Taliban assail award of Nobel Peace Prize to Malala, say she is “agent of kuffar (disbelievers)”
Odd thing, this: Malala says the Taliban don’t represent Islam. The Taliban say that Malala doesn’t represent Islam. Who is right? Is there any way to find out? And does it matter? Unfortunately, the salient point is this: the Taliban and other Muslims who believe in the Taliban’s understanding of Islam are waging violent jihad […]
Pakistani Taliban declare allegiance to Islamic State and global jihad
The Pakistani Taliban says to the Islamic State: “All Muslims in the world have great expectations of you … We are with you, we will provide you with Mujahideen (fighters) and with every possible support.” The misunderstanding of Islam is epidemic and global. Will Obama send John Kerry to talk to the Pakistani Taliban and […]
Obama Administration broke law by freeing jihadis for Bergdahl
No kidding, really? But it doesn’t matter. Nothing will result from this. John Boehner may have a good cry, but that will be it. “Oversight Report: Obama Admin Violated Law by Freeing Taliban Members,” by Adam Kredo, Washington Free Beacon, August 21, 2014: The Obama administration violated federal law when it released five senior Taliban […]
We’re training the Taliban to kill us — and take back Afghanistan
The lunacy of the administration’s Afghanistan strategy has often been featured at Jihad Watch. Here is a good summary piece about it. “We’re training the Taliban to kill us — and take back Afghanistan,” by Paul Sperry, New York Post, August 9, 2014: The assassination of an American general by a Taliban terrorist posing as […]
UK Muslim gets 12 years for running jihad funding websites
“Ahmad’s attorney has said he publicly condemned the September 11 attacks and deeply regrets his support for the Taliban.” Oh, well, then it’s OK. Judge Janet Hall “imposed a much lower sentence than the 25 years sought by prosecutors, rejecting their claim that he posed a high risk of re-offending.” “British terrorist jailed for 12 […]
Taliban: “Muslims should avoid extremism in religion”
The Taliban, in saying this, demonstrate that they don’t consider themselves to be “extremist.” This word is thrown around everywhere, but like “moderate,” no one bothers to define it precisely. Everyone assumes that its meaning is obvious, but it isn’t. It would be useful and illuminating to have a debate between Muslims who support the […]