“Indeed, Allah has bought from the believers their lives and their wealth, because the garden will be theirs, they will fight in the way of Allah and will kill and be killed.” (Qur’an 9:111) Whether Islamic jihadis or Baluchi separatists did this, the impetus for doing it comes from the Qur’an. Note AP’s fastidious headline. […]
Islamic Republic of Iran: Sunni clerics condemn government crackdown, say it has ‘no justification’
Sunnis make up only about seven percent of Iran’s population and have no role in the Shi’ite government. Still, this is a significant step, as more and more people in Iran are willing to criticize the government openly and express solidarity with the protesters. “Iranian Sunni Clerics Release Video Urging End To Deadly Crackdown On […]
Pakistan: Sunni Muslims slit throats of 11 coal miners for the crime of being Shi’ite
“When you meet the unbelievers, strike necks.” (Qur’an 47:4) “Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Pakistan’s Shi’ite Hazara minority that kills 11,” by Gul Yousafzai, Reuters, January 3, 2021 (thanks to Henry): QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) -Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Sunday that killed 11 miners from Pakistan’s minority Shi’ite Hazaras in […]