Notice that in disrupting this event, the Muslims who screamed “Allahu akbar” as they beat participants claimed that they were acting in defense of families and sound values. This is how they gain people’s allegiance. There is nothing wrong with trying to protect your children from what you see as a moral threat. There is […]
Bangladesh: Muslim groups force cancellation of concert, demand cancellation of boat race
The Ayatollah Khomeini said it: “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There […]
Islamic Republic of Iran: Organizers of music performance get heavy prison terms
A Shi’ite hadith depicts Muhammad saying: “And the person with the [sin of] singing (al-ghina’) will be raised [on the day of resurrection] blind, deaf and dumb. The person with [the sin of] adultery, of wood-wind, and of drum will also be raised in the same way.” And: “Whoever listens to the entertainment (song and […]
Egypt: Muslim preacher arrested after claiming that Egyptian antiquities contradict Islam
Egypt has a lengthy history that predates Islam, and also threatens it. For instance, the Coptic Christians, who have rejected and resisted Islam since it entered Egypt, are proud of their ancient heritage. Islamic leaders want Egyptians to focus their pride only upon Islam, which is, of course, a supremacist religion. Anything that threatens to […]
Islamic Republic of Iran orders crackdown on dolls deemed offensive to revered Shi’ite figures
The Ayatollah Khomeini said it: “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There […]
Islamic Republic of Iran threatens prosecution of children dancing at an amusement park
“Manifestations of corruption have always been dealt with, and this case will be too,” said Kamran Mirhaji, the provincial prosecutor. His use of the word “corruption” is ominous. “The only reward for those who make war upon Allah and his messenger and struggle to sow corruption on earth will be that they will be killed […]
‘There Is No Fun In Islam’ — I Beg To Differ
The late Ayatollah Khomeini famously declared that “there is no fun in Islam.” No fun, no humor, no laughing — although he apparently laughed in amazement at her unintimidated brashness when Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci, who was interviewing him, ripped off the hijab that had been placed on her head. But now there is hilarity […]
Iran: Muslim husband murders his wife for posting about her victory in arm wrestling competition
The Ayatollah Khomeini said it: “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There […]
Islamic Republic of Iran: Two girls arrested for dancing could face ‘years in prison or death penalty’
The Ayatollah Khomeini said it: “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There […]
India: Muslim cleric declares popular physical fitness program to be ‘against Islamic norms’
The Ayatollah Khomeini said it: “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There […]