Archives for September 2007

When I point out that this is permitted — to this day — in Islamic law, I get called an “Islamophobe.” But the Muslim writers yesterday over at Ummah.com (thanks to Never Mind) don’t have any problem with the concept. They explain, of course, that it refers only to prisoners of war, and spend a […]

I thought I would include this piece by William Dalrymple in The Guardian because, despite its general muddle-headedness, it nonetheless indicates some kind of improvement in the media’s grasp of the nature of the Islamic danger. Six years after 9/11, throughout the Muslim world political Islam is on the march; the surprise is that its […]

This has been going on for years. In my book Onward Muslim Soldiers, written in early 2003, I discussed a camp that had recently been discovered in rural Alabama, with shot-up school buses, the works. “Terrorists Training in Rural America?,” by Erick Stakelbeck for CBN News (thanks to LGN): CBNNews.com – RED HOUSE, Va. – […]

Feel the love. “Lo! Allah hath bought from the believers their lives and their wealth because the Garden will be theirs: they shall fight in the way of Allah and shall slay and be slain.” — Qur’an 9:111 “Israel says thwarts suicide bomb attack in Tel Aviv,” from Reuters (thanks to all who sent this […]

Hijabbed security guard frisks nun (thanks to all who sent this in). Of course there should be random searches, and no one should be exempt — if any group is exempt, its dress will soon be adopted by the terrorists. But there is an absurdity to this photo. And a hint that maybe we would […]

An interesting perspective on what the mainstream media thinks of as the chasm-wide distinction between “moderate” and “radical” Muslims. Mohammed Atif Siddique’s family argues that he wasn’t a terrorist, he was just growing more devout in his Islam, and it’s just Whitey’s racism that causes him to confuse the two. But of course it is […]

“The explosion resulted in the destruction of the Toyota vehicle which carried the Frenchmen and the death of those who were in it, thanks be to God.” Feel the love. “France on Al-Qaeda alert after attack,” from The Australian (thanks to PRCS): AL-QAEDA’S branch in North Africa has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in […]

Suicidal idiocy. By David Morgan for Reuters (thanks to Davida): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nearly 10,000 people from countries designated as sponsors of terrorism have entered the United States under an immigration diversity program with relatively few restrictions, a report released on Friday said. The report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office said the State Department’s […]

How proud they must be — of their high-mindedness, their transcendence of narrow chauvinism, their ignoring of Ahmadinejad’s genocidal statements in view of the single most salient fact: that he, like they, hates America above all. “Iranian President to Speak at NPC’s First-Ever Videoconference Luncheon,” a National Press Club press release (thanks to LGF): WASHINGTON, […]

Look out for Pope Rage II. “Pope in ‘freedom’ blast at Islam,” by Simon Caldwell for the Daily Mail (thanks to Irish Infidel): The Pope has again risked provoking the wrath of the Islamic world, by criticising its treatment of Christians. Benedict XVI attacked Muslim nations where Christians are either persecuted or given the status […]

Many people have been emailing me John Derbyshire’s latest piece, “Islamophobophobia,” in which I figure prominently. Yes, of course I will answer, and of course my answer will be entitled “Islamophobophobophobia,” but today I am unfortunately quite busy with other matters. I also have a “You talkin’ to me?” email in to Jonah Goldberg, asking […]

Stirred up to wage the inner spiritual struggle by Friday sermons, the pious in Bangladesh take to the streets. “Violence over Bangladesh cartoon,” from the BBC (thanks to Paul): Street clashes have broken out in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, as Islamic activists protested over the publication of an “offensive” cartoon. Witnesses say that hundreds joined […]

A report by David G. Littman, Representative of the World Union of Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) to the United Nations Office in Geneva: The three week 6th session of the UN Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations, Geneva (September 10-28, 2007) is demonstrating that the Council is not “restoring credibility”¦ on Human Rights” — […]

Banned at the local mosque, but not at the local hospital. “Extremist was hospital chaplain,” from the BBC (thanks to Writer Mom): A radical Muslim cleric banned from his local mosque was allowed to work as a hospital chaplain, according to a BBC London investigation. Usman Ali has been banned from his local mosque in […]

It isn’t nearly enough, but it’s a start. “Immigration restrictions OK’d in France,” by Elizabeth Bryant in the Washington Times (thanks to Ruth King): PARIS “” The National Assembly approved tough new restrictions on immigration yesterday, completing a major step in President Nicolas Sarkozy’s program to roll up a famously well-trodden welcome mat. The bill, […]

“Unfortunately, Muslims in the West must live with the local laws on freedom of expression.” But for how long? An update on this story. “Bangladesh detains cartoonist for offending Islam,” from IslamOnline (thanks to Paul): A Bangladeshi cartoonist has been detained for drawing a caricature offensive to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Bangladesh witnessed mass protests after […]

“They are trying to make something out of nothing for their own gain.” Considering the trumped-up quality of CAIR’s hate crimes report, this is eminently plausible. By Eugene Scott for The Arizona Republic (thanks to Twostellas): The three men accused of harassing a Muslim imam at a Tempe mosque on Sept. 11 say the incident […]

The dhimmis, useful idiots, and fellow travelers at Columbia are hanging tough: they want Ahmadinejad to speak there. In “Outrage over Iranian president’s NYC visit,” WABC reports: Ahmadinejad is scheduled to arrive September 24 to speak to the U.N. General Assembly, as the Security Council decides whether to increase sanctions against Iran for its uranium […]

“The US loses all opportunities to cooperate with regional and other world states by trying to support a regime (the Zionist regime) which is now at its weakest political and social position.” “Zionist regime’s allies to receive response on World Qods Day,” from IRNA : Supporters of the Zionist regime will receive their response during […]

Another expression of the “Palestianians’” deeply held desire for peace. “Dedicates to the Arab and Palestinian community in Sweden.” Does this dedication have something to do with Lars Vilks? “A Hamas TV Music Video in Hebrew Sings: ‘In Black Bags, Chunks of Flesh of Jews,’” from MEMRITV (thanks to Morgaan Sinclair): Following is a music […]