Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life […]
Islamic State blows up temple in Syria’s Palmyra
Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life […]
Islamic State video shows mass execution in ruins of Palmyra
Savagery advances with confidence while Western leaders are only intent on making sure that this group that recruits Muslims and justifies its actions on the basis of Islamic teaching has nothing to do with Islam. “IS video shows mass execution in ruins of Syria’s Palmyra,” AFP, July 4, 2015: The Islamic State group on Saturday […]
Islamic State destroys Muslim shrine as part of “Elimination of Polytheist Landmarks” initiative
Even though the tomb of Sheikh Mohammed Ali was a Muslim shrine, the Islamic State considers destroying it to be its Islamic duty. Muhammad himself is depicted in a hadith as appearing to be in favor of such actions: “Narrated ‘Aisha and ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas: When the last moment of the life of Allah’s Apostle […]
Islamic State lays explosives in Syria’s Palmyra ruins
Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life […]
Islamic State destroys famous lion god statue in Palmyra
Still pursuing al-Lat after all these years. “The statue was dedicated to the pre-Islamic Arabian goddess Al-Lat, who was one of the three chief goddesses of Mecca along with Manat and al-Uzza.” The Qur’an says: “So have you considered al-Lat and al-Uzza? And Manat, the third, the other one? Is the male for you and […]
Islamic State murders 262 as it takes Syrian city of Palmyra
The reign of terror won’t end with this. Sharia itself is a slow-motion reign of terror: the stonings, the amputations, the institutionalized oppression of women and non-Muslims — it all creates an empire of fear. “Islamic State executes 262 as it takes Syrian city of Palmyra, group says,” CNN, May 26, 2015: (CNN) – When […]
Islamic State releases ominous video hinting at imminent destruction of Palmyra
Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to ruin the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that ruins are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life that have passed away before you: […]
Islamic State seizes Syrian city of Palmyra, threatening ancient ruins
Not to worry. John “Baghdad Bob” Kerry says the Islamic State is being driven back. Yes, they keep taking new cities, but really, they’re losing! “Islamic State militants seize Syrian city of Palmyra, threatening ancient ruins,” by Loveday Morris, Washington Post, May 20, 2015: BAGHDAD — Islamic State militants seized control of the majority of […]