Russia’s ultimate motivation is the deciding factor on whether this is a good or bad move: Is Russia funding “the translation and publication of books on Islam in Russian” in order to objectively learn more about the truths of the religion, or are they simply providing blind “material support for Islamic institutes” which will, no […]
Archives for June 2008
“All Iraqi Christians paid”
This surprisingly honest account from the New York Times shows the jizya — the tax on the People of the Book (primarily Jews and Christians) by Qur’an 9:29 — for what it is: protection money. Pay up, or get killed. In a hadith, Muhammad says: Fight in the name of Allah and in the way […]
“Women have slowly, painfully won the right to be considered equal to men in status and freedoms. Do we betray that ideal now by approving a form of union in which women are inevitably subservient?”
With a bit more bite than The Age, the great Andrew Bolt weighs in on the Australia polygamy controversy: “Polygamy – the right to put down women,” from the Herald Sun, June 27: WE haven’t heard the last of this call by Muslim leaders for the right to polygamy. After all, how can a society […]
Hizballahburger
Extra lettuce? Special orders might upset us. (Are you willing to take that risk?) From our ever-expanding You-Can’t-Make-This-Stuff-Up File: “Lebanon’s ‘Buns and Guns’ Fast-Food Restaurant Celebrates Hezbollah’s Shiite Militants,” from the Associated Press, June 26: BEIRUT, Lebanon “” At the “Buns and Guns,” the chefs wear military helmets, the food is wrapped in camouflage paper […]
Gender equality and polygamy not compatible
The Age editorializes about the Muslim push to legalize polygamy in Australia. “Gender equality and polygamy are not compatible,” June 27: […] As The Age has argued before, there are fundamental values that must be accepted by all who live in this society if the broader diversity is to be sustained. Among those core values […]
Mohammed al-Dura was not killed
Melanie Phillips explores a modern-day blood libel that has caused innumerable actual deaths. “Faking a Killing,” in Standpoint, July 2008 (thanks to Dave): On September 30 2000, two days after Ariel Sharon, then the leader of Israel’s opposition Likud Party, went for a walk on Temple Mount, Palestinians mounted a demonstration at Gaza’s Netzarim Junction. […]
Virginia Islamic Academy had its corporate charter revoked and never filled out IRS forms
Surprise, surprise. But will their Saudi connection bail them out? I would guess that it probably will. “Virginia’s Islamic Academy on Shaky Legal Ground,” by Patrick Poole for Pajamas Media, June 27: An investigation by Pajamas Media has found that more trouble may be on the horizon for the Islamic Saudi Academy and the Saudi […]
Saudis arrest 701 with “deviant” ideology that they themselves promote
This sounds great until one remembers that they have long been financing that “deviant ideology” outside the Kingdom. “Saudi Arabia arrests 700 preparing ‘oil attacks,’” from AFP, June 26 (thanks to all who sent this in): OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia has arrested 701 Islamists in recent months who were preparing attacks on oil industry installations, […]
While jihadists accuse Israel of violating truce, Israel debates whether to fight back at all
Irony. They’re being accused of violating the truce and they can’t even decide to fight back at all. War Is Deceit Update: “Terrorists: Israel Violated Truce; Livni Wants IDF To Act,” by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu for Israel National News, June 27 (thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist): (IsraelNN.com) Islamic Jihad terrorist leaders have accused Israel of […]
India: Christian pilgrims want concessions govt gives Muslims for Hajj
The Indian government subsidizes the Hajj. Can’t Christians get comparable consideration? Or do Muslims have the privileged status in India that they are trying to win in the West? “Christians seek Haj-like sops,” from The Hindu, June 27 (thanks to Twostellas): THANJAVUR: Christians Vazhvurimai Iyakkam of Thanjavur Diocese has appealed to the Tamil Nadu Government […]
Jihadists torch ski resort hotel
“The area is not under our control, it’s under the militants’ control and no one can go there.” And another peace accord bites the dust. Hudaibiyya, anyone? “Militants torch Pakistani ski resort hotel: police,” by Junaid Khan for Reuters, June 26 (thanks to all who sent this in): MINGORA, Pakistan (Reuters) – Islamist militants burned […]
Tajikistan’s only synagogue demolished to make way for presidential palace
An update on this story. “Tajikistan’s Jews despair as only synagogue razed,” from Reuters, June 25: Tajikistan has knocked down its only synagogue to make way for a new presidential palace, casting the Jewish community into despair, community members said on Wednesday. The 19th century building is due to be replaced by a park adjoining […]
Gaza truce again violated with rocket attack, Fatah’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades claims responsibility
As was the case with the last truce, jihadists are pressing additional demands — namely, the extension of the truce to the West Bank — now that the cease-fire is in place. And despite these violations, if Israel acts, it will be cast as the aggressor, and if it doesn’t act, it is at the […]
Supporters urge passage of the national version of New York State’s “Rachel’s Law” — The Free Speech Protection Act
A national version of New York State’s “Rachel’s Law” is gaining bipartisan support: Please – SUPPORT passage of the NATIONAL version of New York State’s “Rachel’s Law”—THE FREE SPEECH PROTECTION ACT (S-2977 & H.R. 5814)—- The “Free Speech Protection Act” was introduced by Reps. Peter King (R-NY) and Anthony Weiner (D-NY) and Sens. Joseph Lieberman […]
Yemeni MPs: No to genital mutilation, 18 is minimum marriage age
With opposition from the Sharia Committee. “MPS say: no to genital mutilation, 18 is minimum marriage age, juveniles cannot be punished as adults,” by Kawkab Al-Thaibani for the Yemen Times, June 24 (thanks to Morgaan Sinclair): SANA’A, June 24 “” A two-day workshop in Parliament concluded that the minimum marriage age in Yemen should be […]
Lawyer for JFK Airport jihadist says charges “exaggerated”
Grossly exaggerated. See, they really only intended to blow up half of the airport. “Three deny JFK terror plot claims,” from the BBC, June 26 (thanks to Charles Martel): Three men from the Caribbean have appeared in court in the United States, accused of plotting an attack on New York’s John F Kennedy airport. Kareem […]
“He is not a Muslim”¦.But he is being influenced and intoxicated by the imagery and appeal of Jihadist and other internet violence”
“White boy, 12, suspected of being Islamic extremist recruit after he showed beheading videos to classmates,” from Daily Mail, June 25: A 12-year-old white schoolboy is among 120 people being dealt with by police in a new project combating Islamic-inspired violent extremism, it was revealed today. Why is it necessary to indicate that he’s white? […]
Breaking news: Muslim women must not marry non-Muslim men!
Surprise, surprise. “Women must not marry non-Muslim European men, says imam,” from AKI, June 25: Rabat, 25 June (AKI) – An imam in Morocco’s eastern city of Fez has said that marriages between Moroccan women and European men who are not Muslims are forbidden under Islam. What a shock! Each summer in Morocco, a growing […]
A Victory for Anti-Dhimmitude?
Could it be? A show of infidel defiance from none other than the Queen of Great Britain — the fabled land where “underground” sharia law permeates regions such as Londonistan. After outraging the umma a year ago by announcing that Salman Rushdie — variously known in the Islamic world as apostate-heretic-blasphemer — would be knighted, […]
Iran: Our nukes are peaceful, but we’ll nuke you if you resist
War Is Peace Alert: those nukes are not hard to make from our peaceful nuclear program if you give us trouble, says Larijani. “Iran issues warning over nuclear program,” by Ali Akbar Dareini for Associated Press, June 25 (thanks to JCB): TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s parliament speaker warned the West on Wednesday that it may […]