“There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. There can be no fun and joy in whatever is serious.” – Ayatollah Khomeini “The Prophet said that Allah commanded him to destroy all the musical instruments, idols, crosses and all the trappings of ignorance.” – Hadith Qudsi 19:5 “Winds of Islamism make […]
Archives for June 2009
Iran goes through motions of a partial recount and figures that ought to settle things
Of course, a recount is inconsequential if the investigation doesn’t address how the ballots got there. The “travelers” explanation below rings profoundly hollow. “Iran’s election authority: Partial recount shows election valid,” from CNN, June 29: TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) — Saying it had completed an investigation into alleged voter irregularities, Iran’s election authority on Monday stood […]
Bangladesh: Widow whipped 202 times, man whipped 101 following cleric’s fatwa against them for “anti-social activity”
Sharia Alert. And yet another cleric “misunderstands” the vaunted compassion and mercy of Islamic law. “Fatwa: Bangladeshi woman brutally whipped,” from Indo-Asian News Service, June 29 (thanks to Twostellas): DHAKA: A widow was whipped 202 times and a man 101 times following a fatwa by a religious leader for their alleged involvement in “anti-social activity” […]
“Where Islam touched, there is no recognition of the ways of life of the people. Islam, being a way of life, swallowed all that was African in the people.”
Here is a stinging indictment of the historical revisionism and outright denial surrounding the treatment of black Africans under Islamic regimes. “The trouble with Black Muslims,” by Rudolf Okonkwo for the Examiner, June 28: Even Obama cannot say it. But someone has to say it. We cannot be talking about this season of hate without […]
Philippines: 3 dead as jihadists bomb café on Mindanao
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is suspected, again. “Three dead, 15 hurt in Philippines blast,” from Agence France-Presse, June 29: Bombs have ripped through a cafe in the southern Philippines, killing three people and wounding 15, the military and witnesses have said. The three dead included a man seen placing one of the devices in […]
85 Sharia courts now operating in Britain
According to the think tank Civitas, “Among the rulings … we find some that advise illegal actions and others that transgress human rights standards as they are applied by British courts.” But to intervene would be “Islamophobic.” It might “radicalize” people. The next question is: In the course of setting up Sharia courts, did authorities […]
Turks increasingly turning to Islamic “extremism”
Tiny Minority of Extremists Alert, as still more “misunderstanders” of Islam emerge. The article provides a good account, however, of how the perceived “moderation” in Turkey is not because of Islam, but in spite of it, and due to the competing ideology of Turkish secularism. “Turks increasingly turn to Islamic extremism,” by Sebastian Rotella for […]
Taliban jihadists returning to territory held prior to 9/11
“[General Stanley] McChrystal, touring Afghanistan after taking command of about 90,000 US and NATO forces mid-June, said separately the “most dangerous thing” in Afghanistan was not attacks by insurgents but their infiltration into village structures.” “Afghan insurgents returning to pre-9/11 haunts: US military,” from Agence France-Presse, June 29: KABUL: Militants are returning to parts of […]
Anjem Choudary filmed “converting” 11-year-old boy to Islam on British street
This incident raises many of the usual questions of why Choudary is still operating freely when his intentions and agenda are obvious. But the ultimate questions here are: How did “Sean” get to this demonstration, and where on earth were the parents? “Row after Islam cleric converts schoolboy on Birmingham street,” by Ben Goldby for […]
Jihadists kill nine government troops in southern Philippines
When asked about the attack, the spokesman for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front took advantage of plausible deniability, saying “Our forces on the ground have autonomy. They can do whatever they want but it’s not sanctioned by the entire organization.” That tends to defeat the purpose of having an organization, unless the whole point is […]