Not surprisingly, there is a possible connection to the Pakistani government: “In his interrogation, Headley claimed that he frequently combined missions for Lashkar-e-Taiba with missions for the main Pakistani spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI).” “India issues nationwide terror alert,” by Jason Burke in the Guardian, December 28 (thanks to David): Indian authorities have […]
Archives for December 2010
London is home to organizational arm of Hamas in Europe
Hamas is a jihad terrorist group, but to disallow it a presence in London would be “Islamophobic,” now, wouldn’t it? “London is home to Hamas hub, says Israel,” from AFP, December 28 (thanks to David): JERUSALEM — Israel’s defence ministry has accused a London-based Palestinian centre of “terror-affiliated activities” and being the organisational arm of […]
“If Muslims were being gunned down and bombed in western mosques by Christian fanatics, there would rightly be a tremendous outcry”
Rowan Williams, Dhimmi Internationale award winner, 2008 Leo McKinstry righteously skewers Muslim victimhood posturing and the dhimmi silence of Western Christian leaders. “Why Does Dr Rowan Williams Never Stand Up For Christianity?,” by Leo McKinstry in the Express, December 27 (thanks to Twostellas): The narrative of victimhood comes easily to followers of Islam. They constantly […]
Former jihadist says he told bin Laden that the jihad movement was a failure — in 2000
They’ve had a bit more success over the last ten years. “Telling bin Laden that jihad against West was a total failure shocked and upset him: Ex-Libyan jiha [sic],” from ANI, December 28: London, Dec. 28 (ANI): A former Libyan militant, who now lives in a bustling north-west London borough, raining [sic] his three children […]
League of Muslim Preachers and Clerics denounces South Sudan independence referendum, calls for Sharia for the whole country
They want Sharia in the entire country “whether citizens of the mainly Christian region of south Sudan like it or not.” Isn’t it great that Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange made Oklahoma safe for Sharia? “Sudan: Fundamentalist Clerics Reject South Sudan Referendum, Demand Islamic Laws,” from the Sudan Tribune, December 25 (thanks to Twostellas): Khartoum — A […]
Spencer: What Would It Take For You To Go On Jihad?
In Human Events this morning, I discuss the growing claims that various accused jihadists were entrapped by the FBI, and ask what it would take for you to start killing for Allah: What would it take for you to commit mass murder in the name of Allah? Would you do it for money? For love? […]
Nigeria: Jihad group claims responsibility for Christmas Eve bombs that killed 32, vows more attacks on “disbelievers”
“O Muslims! Do not forget that Allah has enjoined us to make provisions for fighting the disbelievers.” They said it. They must be a gang of greasy Islamophobes. “Jos Bombings: Group Claims Responsibility,” by Imam Imam and Seriki Adinoyi in This Day, December 27: A previously unknown group, Jama’atu ahlus-Sunnah Lidda’awati wal Jihad, yesterday claimed […]
UK: Nine arrested jihadists planned Christmas bombings of London Stock Exchange, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey
Merry Christmas, kuffar. More on this story. “Christmas bomb plot: nine men remanded over plan to ‘blow up Big Ben and Westminster Abbey,’” by Caroline Gammell in the Telegraph, December 27 (thanks to David): Nine alleged terrorists plotted a Christmas bombing campaign targeting sites that included the London Stock Exchange and Big Ben, a court […]
Bipartisan effort pressures Obama to help Iraq’s Christians
Michael Vick is more important. “Bipartisan effort pressures Obama to help Iraq’s Christians,” by Bridget Johnson for The Hill, December 25 (thanks to Axel): Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are fervently pressing the White House to stem mounting attacks on Christians in Iraq. Fearful of fresh violence in Iraq, many of the oldest sects […]
Obama calls Pakistani Prez to appeal for clemency for Asia Bibi — no, wait…
Dropping the ball Actually, Obama has done nothing whatsoever about Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who faces judicial murder for blasphemy in Pakistan. But he did find the time to call the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles to congratulate him for giving Michael Vick a second chance.
Pakistani Hindu families seek political asylum in India
They’ve been targeted for kidnapping and murder by the Misunderstanders of the Religion of Peace and Tolerance. “Pak Hindu families seek political asylum in India,” from Rediff, December 27 (thanks to Mathews): Twenty-seven Hindu families from Pakistan’s Balochistan province have approached the Indian high commission in Islamabad for political asylum after a series of kidnappings […]
U.K.: Police say nine Misunderstanders of Islam researched targets, tested incendiary material
An update on this story. “9 charged in British terror case held without bail,” from CNN, December 27: London (CNN) — The alleged bombing targets of nine men arrested on terror charges in the United Kingdom a week ago included the London Stock Exchange and the U.S. embassy in London, a prosecutor said in court […]
Morocco arrests six “extremists” for planning bombings inside, outside of country
Six “extremists.” We’re not told what they’re being extreme about, but we can tell you they’re extremely… extreme. Not “moderates.” “Morocco arrests six planning terror attacks,” from Agence France-Presse, December 27: RABAT — Moroccan authorities said Monday they recently arrested six extremists suspected of using the Internet to plan acts of sabotage involving the use […]
Minnesota Somalis: Don’t blame us for Santa Claus ban, blame the dhimmi multiculturalists
Indeed, were it not for the dhimmi multiculturalists in Minnesota and elsewhere — particularly in Britain — Islamic supremacism would not have advanced nearly as far as it has. An update on this story. “Somalis: We didn’t cause Santa flap,” by Brian Ojanpa for the Mankato Free Press, December 22 (thanks to Joe): MANKATO — […]
“We tell the American President Barack Obama to embrace Islam before we come to his country”
First, invite the unbelievers to accept Islam. Then, attack: “Fight in the name of Allah and in the way of Allah. Fight against those who disbelieve in Allah. Make a holy war…When you meet your enemies who are polytheists, invite them to three courses of action. If they respond to any one of these, you […]
Indonesia: Unable to get building permit for church, Catholics celebrate Christmas Mass in parking lot
Sharia forbids the construction of new churches, and Indonesia’s permit system has become an informal, but highly effective means of preventing the building of non-Muslim houses of worship across the country (see our archives for years of stories on the permit system). This congregation appears to have defied the Catch-22 authorities tried to set up: […]
Malaysian colleges hotbeds for jihad recruiting
Now wait a minute. I thought that jihad terrorism was a product of poverty and ignorance of the true, peaceful teachings of Islam. Don’t these universities in a country that is overwhelmingly Muslim teach any courses about Islam? Isn’t education supposed to be a hedge against “radicalization”? Or maybe what the learned analysts tell us […]
Iraq: Misunderstanders of Islam murder nine in twin jihad-martyrdom suicide blasts
“As people gathered to observe the destruction” after the first bomb, “another suicide attacker detonated his explosive vest in their midst, said police and hospital officials.” Feel the love. “Twin suicide blasts targeting government compound in western Iraq kill 9 people,” by Hamid Ahmed for The Associated Press, December 27 (thanks to Ima): BAGHDAD – […]
Afghanistan: Misunderstander of Islam murders three in jihad-martyrdom suicide bombing
Apparently the bomber somehow got the crazy idea that the Qur’an’s promise of Paradise to those who “kill and are killed” for Allah (9:111) meant that Paradise was promised to those who “kill and are killed” for Allah. “Suicide car bomb kills 3 in south Afghan city,” by Mirwais Khan for Associated Press, December 27: […]
UK: Nine Misunderstanders of Islam charged with “conspiracy to cause explosions”
They are “thought to have roots in Britain’s Bangladeshi community.” Will the Islamophobia never end? “UK terror suspects in London court,” from Newscore, December 27 (thanks to Pamela Geller): Nine terror suspects appeared in court Monday in London charged with conspiracy to cause explosions in the UK and other terrorism offenses, following dawn arrests Dec. […]