In FrontPage today I discuss the case of Daniel “Saifullah” Boyd, a convert to and Misunderstander of Islam, and its implications: Six American citizens and one U.S. permanent resident were charged in North Carolina with, according to the Justice Department, “conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and conspiring to murder, kidnap, maim and injure […]
Archives for July 2009
Muslim converts to Christianity targeted in Somalia
Islamic Tolerance Alert: “Muslim Converts to Christianity Targeted in Somalia,” by Lee Jay Walker for the Seoul Times via AINA, July 28: In some parts of the world it can be very dangerous to convert from Islam to Christianity, or any other faith. Sometimes Christians are killed by radical Muslims or sometimes by the state […]
Spencer: How Did A Long Island Boy Join the Jihad?
In Human Events today I discuss the case of Bryant “Ibrahim” Vinas, a convert to and Misunderstander of Islam, and its implications: Bryant Neal “Ibrahim” Vinas, a convert to Islam from Long Island, has been charged with participating in an attack on an American military base in Afghanistan and giving information about the New York […]
Muslim groups mum on Hindu request that they declare India off-limits for jihad
This should have been easy: a Hindu group asked 13 Muslim organizations to declare India a “friend” of Islam and thus off-limits for jihad. One would think that these official representatives of the vaunted Religion of Peace would have welcomed this opportunity to repudiate the jihadists who are supposedly twisting the peaceful teachings of Islam […]
Spain: Police arrest three in mosque, angry Muslims protest outside police station
They say that “the sanctuary of a mosque should be respected in the same way as that of Christian churches and Jewish synagogues.” But would police really not enter a church or synagogue in order to make an arrest? I doubt that. “Police enter Palma mosque,” from EuroWeekly, July 24 (thanks to Tea and Politics): […]
Muslims enraged over book containing Muhammad’s picture
And a local pol has already threatened that crowds will take to the streets. Free Speech Death Watch Alert: “Prophet’s picture in UP book raises storm,” from the Times of India, July 29 (thanks to Puneet): ALLAHABAD: A book titled, ‘Udayimaan Bhartiya Samaj Mein Shikshak’ (Teachers in Emerging India), has raised hackles of Uttar Pradesh’s […]
Australia: Misunderstander of Islam admits to plotting to murder thousands
Yet another convert to Islam misunderstands his new, peaceful faith. When will Honest Ibe Hooper and Brave Ahmed Rehab of CAIR and their Australian counterparts take the hint and institute programs for converts to teach them the true, peaceful Islam? And if they don’t have any interest in doing that, why not? “Australian admits plotting […]
North Carolina: one more jihad suspect still at large
One more suspected jihadist (at least) is still out there, and meanwhile we are hearing about what a decent fellow Daniel Boyd is. North Carolina Jihad Plot Update: “Accused North Carolina Terror Plot Leader: Jihadist … or Regular Family Man?,” from FoxNews, July 28 (thanks to Axel): Authorities say Daniel Boyd is a veteran terrorist […]
Michigan: Muslim principal fires legendary Christian coach after student converts
In Dearborn, of course. Is the Islamic denial of the freedom of conscience going to come to America unchallenged? In a sane society, this school would be investigated and statutes developed making the implementation of Sharia provisions that are at variance with American laws and societal norms a crime. “Legendary Christian coach canned after student […]
Nigeria: 157 killed in riots started by Islamic “Education Is Sin” group
A human rights group has “traced the recurrent religious violence in the country to the total lack of political will on the part of the Federal and state governments to charge perpetrators of all the previous religious riots to court to serve as deterrent.” Western leaders should take note. But they won’t. And so Sharia […]
The End Times have arrived: Associated Press refers to “Islamic militants”
In a story on the Boko Haram (“Education Is Sin”) Sharia supremacist group that has started riots in Nigeria, the Associated Press actually refers to the perpetrators as “Islamic militants.” The story is “Nigeria imposes curfews, sends troops to the north,” by Bashir Adigun, July 28, and you can find it here (thanks to M. […]
200 young would-be suicide bombers, willing to kill their parents, rescued in Pakistan
Will the Islamophobia never end? “200 ‘groomed’ suicide bombers rescued in Pak,” from IANS, July 28 (thanks to Puneet): Peshawar: Two-hundred boys, who were being trained at a secret location to carry out suicide attacks, were rescued by the security forces in northwest Pakistan, a media report said on Monday. The boys, aged from six […]
Fitzgerald: The worldwide Jihad is simply the sum of all the local Jihads
The worldwide Jihad is simply the sum of all the local Jihads. Each local Jihad receives automatic support from Muslims worldwide, who are quick to identify, always and everywhere, with other Muslims. For a century and a half the pursuit of Jihad was largely abandoned, not because the doctrine of Jihad had been changed, or […]
Virginia Islamic school valedictorian gets life sentence for plotting to assassinate Bush
“In a brief statement to the court Monday, Abu Ali said Judge Lee would have to appear one day before a divine tribunal. Abu Ali said that if the judge was comfortable with such a prospect, he could impose any sentence he desired.” I am sure Judge Lee is sleeping just fine at night. Ahmed […]
Whoops: Cleric who helped negotiate truce between Taliban and Pakistani gov’t arrested for “continuing to encourage terrorism”
And “attempting to reorganize insurgents.” The truce is long dead, but now the region is stuck with the implementation of Sharia that occurred as a result of the truce. Sufi Muhammad got what he wanted. “Cleric who negotiated Taliban-Pakistan peace deal is arrested,” by Zulfiqar Ali and Alex Rodriguez for the Los Angeles Times, July […]
Seven charged with plotting “violent jihad” in North Carolina
“In July 2008, Sharifi allegedly departed the United States for Kosovo to engage in violent jihad.” Kosovo! Didn’t Sharifi know that there are only moderate, America-loving Muslims there? A press release from the Department of Justice: Seven Charged With Terrorism Violations in North Carolina RALEIGH, N.C., July 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Seven individuals have been charged […]
Obama lifts ban on State Sponsor of Terror Syria’s air industry
Syria has been on the list of State Sponsors of Terror since 1979. Bush removed our ambassador in 2005 because of Syria’s murderous meddling in Lebanon and its support of Hamas and Hizballah — and what has changed since then? Another Which-Side-Is-Obama-On Alert: “Syrian envoy: ‘US lifts ban on air industry,’” from the Jerusalem Post, […]
Taliban collecting Koran-mandated religion-based tax in Pakistan
“Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.” — Qur’an 9:29 […]
Ben Stein: “Now, the American people are starting to wake up to the truth”
Or at least Ben Stein is on to him. “We’ve Figured Him Out,” by Ben Stein in The American Spectator, July 24 (thanks to Mark): Now, the American people are starting to wake up to the truth. Barack Obama is a super likeable super leftist, not a fan of this country, way, way too cozy […]
UK: Non-Muslim female police officers will wear headscarves when entering mosques
Just to make sure everyone is clear on which is the dominant culture. “Muslims welcome police scarf move,” from the BBC, July 27 (thanks to Islam In Action): Avon and Somerset Police is issuing head coverings to its female officers so they can enter mosques. The force says the move will help its officers respect […]