“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) Thus they think that when they kill, they are performing a blessed act. “Boko Haram terrorists killed woman while she was […]
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Nigeria: 2,000 missing and bodies littering streets as Muslims raid town
This attack was motivated by the same ideology and belief system that motivated the Charlie Hebdo jihad massacre. No one, however, will make the connection or take any notice — except here. “Bodies ‘littered on the streets’ after Boko Haram attack on Baga,” Irish Times, January 8, 2015: Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram have […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihadists overwhelm troops, seize military base
Clearly Boko Haram, the Congregation of the People of the Sunnah for Dawah and Jihad, can act with impunity in Nigeria. Despite the government’s numerous vows to eradicate the group, it has not been able to do anything to stop it. “Boko Haram seizes military base in Nigeria: witnesses,” AFP, January 4, 2015 (thanks to […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihadists murder at least 28 Christians
“Many of our people are missing, and more than 20 houses have been burned down. We are all members of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ.” Will the Islamophobia never end? “Attacks by Islamic Extremists in Nigeria Leave at Least 28 Christians Dead,” Morning Star News, January 3, 2015: JOS, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – […]
Nigeria: Christians debunk reports that Muslims protected Christians
The feel-good story was widely reported: on Christmas day in Nigeria, Muslims protected Christians at churches, thereby demonstrating that the vast majority of peaceful Muslims reject the jihad terror agenda and stand with non-Muslims for peace and pluralism. The only problem was that it wasn’t true — it was just another example of mainstream media […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihad suicide bomber blows himself up at gates of church during New Year service, wounding eight
“Bishop Kevin?” “Yeah, this is him.” “This is Imam Mahmoud down at Masjid Mehmet the Conqueror…” “Mock Mood! Hey, buddy, great to hear from ya! How’s it going? Look, I gotta tell ya, the hummus at last week’s outreach was…to die for –” “I am so glad you liked it, Your Grace, but I am […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihadis raid village, burn homes, murder at least 15 people
Boko Haram’s real name is the Congregation of the People of the Sunnah for Dawah and Jihad. Not that this has anything to do with Islam. Will the Islamophobia never end? “15 killed in Boko Haram raid, Nigerian villagers say,” by Aminu Abubakr, CNN, December 31, 2014 (thanks to Billy): Kano, Nigeria (CNN) — At […]
Nigerian Muslim leader: “Islam stands for peace,” Boko Haram un-Islamic
How it happened that a group that calls itself the Congregation of the People of the Sunnah for Dawah and Jihad could have misunderstood Islam so spectacularly, he did not explain. Nor, unfortunately, did he say what he planned to do to teach young Muslims why they should reject and avoid this understanding of Islam. […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihadists massacre civilians, say they’re being killed because they’re infidels
“We have made sure the floor of this hall is turned red with blood, and this is how it is going to be in all future attacks and arrests of infidels. From now, killing, slaughtering, destruction and bombing will be our religious duty anywhere we invade.” Our “religious duty,” he says. What religion are these […]
Nigeria: Islamic jihadists take elderly people to schools, open fire, murder 50
Working to “strike terror into the hearts of the enemies of Allah” (Qur’an 8:60). “Extremists in Nigeria Lining up Elderly and Shooting Them,” by Haruna Umar, Associated Press, December 20, 2014: Islamic extremists in northeast Nigeria are turning their guns on elderly people, killing more than 50 this week in a new tactic that has […]