Hostage-taking is sanctioned in Islamic law and subject to particular rules: “As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them to death by cutting their necks; the second, to enslave them and apply the laws of slavery regarding their sale […]
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Nigeria: Muslims murder at least 11 Christians, burn a church, and seize a priest on Christmas Eve
There are jihad massacres in Nigeria on nearly a daily basis. The global indifference continues. “Christmas Eve Nigeria attack: 11 dead after Boko Haram militants target Christians,” NZ Herald, December 25, 2020: Boko Haram jihadists killed at least 11 people, burnt a church and seized a priest on Christmas Eve in Nigeria’s restive northeast, local […]
Nigeria: In 2020, Muslims murder an average of six Christians per day and 180 each month
The world yawns. This doesn’t fit the establishment media narrative, which holds that Muslims are always victims and Christians always aggressors, and so down the memory hole it will go. “Intersociety Claims 2,200 Christians Killed in Middle Belt of Nigeria,” International Christian Concern, December 12, 2020: 12/20/2020 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The International Society […]
Nigeria: 137 students missing, jihad group Boko Haram claims it abducted over 330
This latest attack on the school comes on the heels of a warning by Boko Haram of further jihad massacres after the recent slaughter of 110 farmers, and an admission by Governor Kayode Fayemi of Nigeria’s Ekiti State that the military is overwhelmed. Boko Haram is expanding rapidly in Nigeria as it seeks to impose […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram warns of further jihad massacres ‘unless you repent,’ governor concedes defeat
In the latest jihadist massacre of farm workers in Nigeria weeks ago, 110 innocent people were slaughtered by Boko Haram. Nigeria is overwhelmed by Boko Haram, and has essentially conceded defeat. Governor Kayode Fayemi, of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, recently stated: The reality we can all say, and I personally as security scholar, the reality I […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder three Christians who were trying to protect their village from jihad massacre
“The people are feeling so sad and disappointed because the government has a constitutional obligation to protect the life of all citizens. The people are left to their fate. They are not allowed to acquire arms to defend themselves, and the government fails in its constitutional duty to protect the people. There is now perpetual […]
Nigerian state gives Sharia precedence over child protection law, allowing for child marriage
No surprise here. Child marriage has abundant attestation in Islamic tradition and law. Turkey’s directorate of religious affairs (Diyanet) said in January 2018 that under Islamic law, girls as young as nine can marry. “Islam has no age barrier in marriage and Muslims have no apology for those who refuse to accept this” — Ishaq […]
Nigeria: Repeated jihad massacres of farmers are devastating the nation’s food supply
This is one illustration of why states that are jihadi hotspots are so infrequently prosperous, unless they have had the good fortune of striking oil. Then some Islamic preachers will blame the resulting poverty and hunger on Allah’s displeasure, and the jihad will gain new energy in an effort to placate his wrath. “Rising Attacks […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder seven Christians, two days after murdering a pastor
Time for another Muslim cleric in Nigeria to write another lengthy explanation of how Islam is a religion of peace. “Christians Killed in Central and Southwestern Nigeria,” Morning Star News, November 29, 2020: JOS, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen attacks on predominantly Christian communities in Kaduna state on Saturday night and Sunday morning […]
Nigeria: Sharia police conduct door-to-door search at resort, hunting for sinners
What fun they’ll have when they’re in charge in Europe. “Hisbah Conducts Door-to-door Search To Fish Out ‘Sinners’ In Kano,” Sahara Reporters, November 27, 2020 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Officials of Hisbah in Kano State on Friday conducted a door-to-door search at Hills and Valley, a holiday and relaxation resort located at Dawakin […]