Pamela Geller pinpoints the problem with this: “The Pentagon has forgotten what a uniform is and what it is for. A uniform is supposed to show the unity of the troops in their purpose and mission; individual differences are subordinated to the cause.” Now the door is opened to people in the military manifesting other allegiances, other priorities, other duties — which is not likely to foster unity or cohesion.
“Pentagon, McDonald’s Capitulate To Sharia Law,” from Investor’s Business Daily, January 29 (thanks to Pamela Geller):
Islamofascism: Caving to pressure from Muslim groups, the Pentagon has relaxed uniform rules to allow Islamic beards, turbans and hijabs. It’s a major win for political correctness and a big loss for military unit cohesion.
Also, the sharia-compliant regulation threatens to expand the jihadi Fifth Column that counterintelligence already is dealing with in the wake of the Fort Hood massacre. The FBI is tracking more than 100 suspected jihadists within the military.
Making special accommodations for Islam will only attract more Muslims into the military at a time when two recent terror cases highlight the ongoing danger of Muslims in uniform.
Earlier this month, a former Army soldier was sentenced to seven years in prison in a terror investigation. Craig Benedict Baxam, a Muslim convert, was said to have trained with al-Qaida’s branch in Somalia. In statements to federal agents, he justified violent jihad and vowed to fight the U.S. to defend Islamic lands.
Also this month, Homeland Security arrested an Iranian-American working for the Defense Department as a contract engineer. Mozaffar Khazaee was busted sending secret documents to Tehran.
In justifying the Pentagon’s new religious accommodations, which took effect last week, a spokesman said they would “reduce both the instances and perception of discrimination among those whose religious expressions are less familiar to the command.” The terror-tied Council on American-Islamic Relations, which lobbied for the beard exemption, cheered it as a civil rights victory.
Don’t be misled. The beard now allowed is the same beard required by all jihadists. Recall that the Fort Hood shooter insisted on wearing a beard at his trial.
The administration is pushing sharia-compliance on the private sector. Last month, it successfully sued McDonald’s over its dress code after the burger chain refused to let a Muslim worker grow a beard.
McDonald’s insisted it was an issue of hygiene and food sanitation. Yet after Shaheed Khan invoked Islam, the company buckled and agreed to allow Islamic beards and put managers through Muslim sensitivity training. It even forked over $50,000 to Khan.
What next? Will McDonald’s be forced to use only halal-butchered meat in its burgers? Will the Pentagon court-martial non-Muslim soldiers for mishandling their bunkmates’ copies of the Quran?
The left dismisses as alarmist fears about sharia law creeping into Western society. Yet the evidence is all around us.

Salah says
God bless Egypt!
“Minister of Interior General Mohamed Ibrahim rejected the beard growing requests and stressed that no one will be allowed to violate the long established traditions of police officers’ appearance.”
http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/02/20/195921.html
Wellington says
Disgusting and monumentally stupid.
Christian Beltram says
I totally agree
weavo2 says
The military lies in ruin. Obama has helped the cause of jihad more than any muslim organization could accomplish. Dark days are upon the USA. Thank goodness I am no longer in the military and am not required to witness such a display of ignorance and in your face sharia in the military. God help us all!
Jerry says
Obama should be impeached and prosecuted for treason.
Phil says
Islam is nothing more than a Pagan Cult. Their ALLAH is simply the last remaining pagan idol remaining in the black slab they bow to in Mecca.
Islam is a Satanic cult, which is male centered, allowing men to get away with anything they desire to do. Allah is Satan, and the believers are required to provide blood sacrifices of God’s true children, the Christians and Jews, in order to satisfy Satan’s desires. Islamists are ruled by the pleasures of the flesh, they are preoccupied with lust, and even think that their heinous acts against God’s children will be rewarded with more lustful pleasure..72 virgins. God consists of pure love, happiness, brotherhood, acts of kindness, not blood sacrifices and beheadings. Those who follow Islam are doing Satan’s work on earth, not God’s. They will be rewarded after death for all they have done, but it will not be a pleasurable reward. Hatred, mutilation, subjugation, sexual perversity (as sex with goats is now permitted under Islam),
beheadings, murders..all these acts against God will be punished according to God’s law in the Bible, and Torah, not the Quaran, as written by man, not God.
mortimer says
There is no need to change what has been a successful U.S. policy of uniformity of military dress. There should be no hint of bias. Unfortunately, any troops showing up with religious gear prominently showing will be interpreted as soldiers of that religion. What else could it be?
Jay Boo says
Some MSM have announced this as if was meant to be an accommodation to ‘RELIGIONS’ and mentioned Islam as an aside “oh by they way” Islam too.
YEAH RIGHT, MSM
This is nothing but an Obama administration MB-CAIR inspired fatwa.
Jay Boo says
Islam cannot survive without a DISPLAY
Islamic supremacy cannot survive without an OTHERNESS
Islam cannot survive on its own merits
Islam is rotting from the inside out and is in desperate need of a truth intervention before it kills its hosts and contaminates society with its filthy diseased addiction.
Enablers only delay the inevitable.
Davegreybeard says
Another self destructive policy intended to reduce the effectiveness of our military. This, coupled with the new policy of allowing gays to OPENLY serve, will greatly degrade unit cohesion.
Leftists must be squealing with delight.
JessieJames says
Another self destructive policy intended to reduce the effectiveness of our military. This, coupled with the new policy of allowing gays to OPENLY serve, will greatly degrade unit cohesion.
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Witness the great “dumbing down” of America. How stupid can one get? Thank you obama for your direct insult to our military. How I pity our young men and women in “uniform” today. What a tragedy they face. Instead of your enemy being in front of you now he is beside you as well. Ridicules and idiotic of our government to allow this. Other countries are laughing us to shame. While other countries like China, Thailand, etc. are just now beginning to wage war against “them” we are doing the smart thing and allowing “them” into our military. I challenge anyone to deny the fact that obama can out do himself on his last act of stupidity.
pdxnag says
They have adopted an alternative uniform, with an alternative — and exclusive — loyalty.
Islam_Macht_Frei says
Wait til the next Maj. Hasan attacks not with a pistol, but with a fully-armed F-15….
Thomas Wells says
So, will Nazi swastika arm bands be permitted next?
Kepha says
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I seem to recall that once upon a time, an orthodox Jewish officer was forbidden to wear his yarmulke while on duty, even if it’s a far more unobtrusive bit of paraphernalia (and can be hidden under an officer’s cap).
Then again, in progressive hands, the military has had to scrap its physical fitness requirements to accommodate women (or face the wrath of organized feminism), and has had to cave on homosexuality (including homosexual assaults), too.
Dick says
I recall many years ago, naybe 40 or 50, that US soldiers professing to be Sikhs were allowed to wear a standard turban with their uniform. This lasted only a few years. Those Sikhs, though, made very good soldiers. Just recall the Ghurkas in the Indian army.
gravenimage says
Pentagon capitulates to Sharia, allows Islamic beards, turbans and hijabs
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Twelve years ago Jihadists violently targeted the Pentagon on 9/11—the barbarians are now being allowed within the gates.
More:
In justifying the Pentagon’s new religious accommodations, which took effect last week, a spokesman said they would “reduce both the instances and perception of discrimination among those whose religious expressions are less familiar to the command.”
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Does it matter that waging violent Jihad against the filthy Infidels is among those “religious expressions” of devout Muslims? I didn’t think so…
This will just enable more Jihad attacks like the Ft. Hood shooting. More suicidal madness.
Semeru says
The Pentagon has not capitulated to Sharia.
Here below is a non Gellerique and less Hysteriacal report
“NBC News obtained an early draft of the new Department of Defense instruction which states that the military will make every effort to accommodate “individual expressions of sincerely held beliefs” (conscience, moral principles, or religious beliefs) of service members.
It goes on to say that unless doing so could have an adverse impact on military readiness, unit cohesion, good order and discipline, health and safety, or any other military requirement, commanders can grant service members special permission to display their religious articles while in uniform.
Requests for religious accommodation can be denied when the “needs of mission accomplishment outweigh the needs of the service member,” the directive will explain.
Earlier this month, a major in the U.S. Army who is a Sikh American took his case to staffers on the Hill, explaining how he and other Sikhs should be able to serve in uniform and still maintain their religious beliefs, including wearing turbans and unshorn hair, including beards.
The new directive will explain that if the articles of faith or physical attributes interfere with the proper function of protective clothing and equipment, the request could be denied. For example, a beard or unshorn hair cannot interfere with gas masks or helmets.
Jewish service members can request permission to wear a yarmulke while in uniform. Muslim service members can request to wear a beard and carry prayer beads. Even Wiccan service members, those who practice “Magick,” can seek accommodation — the directive covers all religions recognized by the U.S. military.
The policy will also spell out that service members have the right to observe no religion at all.”
This ruling concerning turbans mainly applies to Sikhs, because for them the turban is compulsory, where as it is not the case for mohammedans. However, it is a sunnah to wear a turban while praying.
According to Ibn Qayyim’s statement, the Prophet sometimes wound the turban around the kalyptra and he sometimes wore a kalyptra without a turban around it and a turban without a kalyptra around it. (Ash-Shawkani, Nayl ul-Awtar, Bairut, nd II, 108)
voegelinian says
Once again, Semeru’s obtuseness sees only trees and no jungle.
gravenimage says
Semeru wrote:
The Pentagon has not capitulated to Sharia.
Here below is a non Gellerique and less Hysteriacal report…
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What idiocy. Just because this is supposed to apply to Jews and Sikhs as well as to Mohammedans does not mean that this isn’t primarily bowing to Muslim pressure—nor that supremacist Muslims taking advantage of this foolish policy won’t be the major outcome.
JessieJames says
How frightening and dangerous is our present administration? Just how far down the gutter is he going to take this country before someone says “STOP”? Enough with the madness of shooting ones foot off because of an in-grown toenail. Where will it end graven?
voegelinian says
[LemonLime here]
“Twelve years ago Jihadists violently targeted the Pentagon on 9/11—the barbarians are now being allowed within the gates.”
Actually, this has been going on since the late 90s, and George Bush only accelerated the process:
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 15, 2013) — The Department of Defense celebrated its 15th Iftar meal, July 12, at the Pentagon. [since Iftar celebrations are annual, that’s 15 years from 2013 back — to 1998]
Attending the event were senior defense leaders, White House and congressional staffers, foreign dignitaries, defense attachés, imams, Gold Star families, and Muslims who work in the defense community.
“The month of Ramadan focuses on a lot of things,” said Col. Thomas Waynick, the Pentagon chaplain. “Among them, focusing one’s heart away from worldly activities, the cleansing of one’s soul to free it from harmful impurities, and the practices of self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice and empathy, especially with the less fortunate, and thus encouraging generosity and charity. These things are common to many of the world’s religions.”
gravenimage says
Voegelinian wrote:
“Twelve years ago Jihadists violently targeted the Pentagon on 9/11—the barbarians are now being allowed within the gates.”
Actually, this has been going on since the late 90s, and George Bush only accelerated the process…
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I am aware of this, voegelinia. I just meant that now, even after 9/11, the Ft. Hood massacre, and several other huge red flags, that Muslims in the military are much greater both in sheer numbers and in profile, as indicated in the story—which is clearly utter, suicidal madness.
Bezelel says
Uni-form ? Are they going to change the name to costume? WTF?
Police says
This sort of thing will eventually take freedom in all areas of life in America. I really do not understand why the American state officials can make such a decision. Compare to Indonesia, some time ago there was a permit from the police chief offensive use of the hijab among women police officers, but in the end it is undone. why? this is what should be an example for other countries that at least American freedom and unity will not come from indirect grouping in uniform.
absolutely ridiculous to see how the American government officials do this. I hope you do not regret the situation that will occur after the decision.
Gamaliel says
One of the reasons the military forbade beards is that the interfere with putting on chemical protection masks.
Vostro says
Could this be a blessing in disguise?
frank says
The headbangers and arselifters have a new prophet in obama hussein. God help the US
southeuropean says
Not giving a hint for tge communism treatment of the religions (prohibiting), but it is time for the GREAT USA and the role model of the world,to accept the hard line (french)secularism. Unfortunately,by this way, Christianity and Budhism will be a collateral damage,but this is necessary step to fight the fascist Islam.
gravenimage says
southeuropean wrote:
Not giving a hint for tge communism treatment of the religions (prohibiting), but it is time for the GREAT USA and the role model of the world,to accept the hard line (french)secularism. Unfortunately,by this way, Christianity and Budhism will be a collateral damage,but this is necessary step to fight the fascist Islam.
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I’m sorry—this is just ridiculous.
The West has turned Islam back many times—and it hasn’t done so by oppressing peaceful religions.
Your implication that we can only fight Islam by adopting France’s policies is pretty questionable, as well—France is the first European country poised to have its Muslim population top 10%, and it has over 750 violent Muslim “No-Go” zones.
In an additional bit of insanity, Hollande is now pushing a policy that would force the French populace to “embrace Arabness”.
The United States, like the rest of the West, is in a great deal of trouble now with the incursion of Islam, there is not doubt—but if you believe that the situation would be improved by our either becoming France or oppressing Christians and other non-Muslims, then you are gravely mistaken.
Ray m says
Why not just have all in the military wear a beard that way they will each and all again be ‘uniform’. Oh but then what about the women? They could all be required to wear the full face getup.
Truth says
The US Senate must become majority Republican in this years elections, isolating Obama so he can’t do any more damage to the USA and its military.
S R Wakankar says
The ancient Vedic religious tradition of non-Arab Asia (ie Hindu Islam of India) is the real authentic Islam. Arab Islam is “for the Arab, by the Arab, of the Arab”. Beyond Arabia, it is sheer Imperialism.
Whole AfPak region is the land and birth-place of Hindu Islam which “non-Arab/non-Koranic/and non-Mohammedan”. This great tradition of Hindu Islam is never fanatic/Jihadi/nor anti-West. This Islam exists in perfect peace and harmony with the West and its cultural and civilizational values.
Hindu Islam guarantees peace and security in the world. We have to thoroughly research and rediscover it. It lies buried and lost in the AfPak. We have to re-find and restore it afresh in the region.
The main problem of this whole area is “Medieval anti-Indian Arab/Muslim Imperialism” of which this strange nation named Pakistan is the fallout.
JIMJFOX says
BULLSHIT!!!
Islam is islam is islam. Supremacist, violent, totalitarian.
Kid NOT thyself
prcs says
Lest we forget:
American military guards at Gitmo are required to don clean white gloves before handling a Muslim detainee’s taxpayer provided Qur’an for several years now. The reason the detainees want this is because Islam teaches that “unbelievers” are unclean and are therfore prohibited from handling a Qur’an (although I believe that refers to Arabic language copies only). Centcom issued the instruction because (1) they believe the procedure comports with the concept of “reasonable accomodation” and (2) because they are idiots. This latest policy extends that idiocy force wide.
Gonzo Gitmo Charade
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/jun/09/20050609-092940-3178r/
Rose B says
Is the Pentagon going to permit rape of non-Muslim female employees by Muslim employees? After all, it is countenanced and permitted in the Koran. And Sharia rules, doesn’t it?
Johnny Canuck says
This is OT, but whenever I see two rows of muslims praying, I wonder what it is like to be in the back row when the guy in front is suffering from flatulence. Islam really stinks.
Dave says
This country is doomed!!!! Go Liberals, you must be very happy!
Sam says
By not understanding Islam we lost the war. Once they are in the military, they already are, their loyalty is to ALLAH first not to protecting me and you infidels. When we cater to their demands, which is Sharia for all, did we not lose the battle if not the war? How are going to turn this avalanche of infidel stupidity. We might as well accept Sharia for all and be f*****dhimmies .
Obama administration= Enemy number one, not Islam
bobm says
what are they in military for anyway.. .. only a matter of time…….watch your back.
Angel Nova says
We know that when they vow, it is but their allegiance first to the Koran which is anti-constitution. It is also a prayer to allah and to follow the command to kill all unbelievers of Islam. Obama’s government is going nuts, totally nuts!
PGuud says
The Muslims are stairstepping over free societies to install their fascist way of life, and the free world is obliging them by allowing it. It’s a sign of the times. Most people assume that Muslims abide by a universal code of ethics. The fact is that Muslims abide by Islamic ethics–period! They will never view the world in the way that we do. They will never desist from propagating Islam and conquering the world.
It’s a damn shame that much of the free world is either unaware of the facts or willfully ignorant.
Islam: where freedom ends and slavery begins.
JIMJFOX says
Has the U.S. Military such a short memory?
Attacks on Coalition forces by Afghan forces — the so-called green-on-blue attacks — are emerging as a major threat in the 11-year-old war in Afghanistan. These attacks from within have increased dramatically within the past two years, and in 2012 they accounted for 15% of Coalition deaths.
Read more: http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2012/08/green-on-blue_attack.php#ixzz2sHc4qaKQ
eib says
To adopt the enemy’s mode of dress dishonors the uniform and all who have died in it at Muslim hands.
dumbledoresarmy says
The question of accommodation of recruits belonging to assorted *non-Muslim* faiths, is irrelevant, because the insignia of their faith, even if very discreetly visible (and the word is *discreetly*, implying also that it should not take any form that impedes battle-capability) are not *political* in significance.
In Israel, they have created special segments of the military for the observant Orthodox (and are working on changing regs to require the Hareidi young men to serve as well – time for them to start channelling their inner Caleb, Moses, Joshua and David). These men tuck their prayer shawl and their siddur in among the rest of their equipment; provision is made for kosher food, etc; but otherwise they are subjected to the same rigorous training everyone else gets, and it appears that they are proving to be formidable fighters.
I could see Sikhs and Gurkhas in the UK, Canada, and of course within India, being accommodated in similar ways, and being no less of a loyal – and fearsome – fighting force, giving full cooperation.
That’s one thing.
But Muslim beards, the female slave -rag, etc, *are* quite another thing. They are profoundly political. Indeed, they are the badge of *membership in the army of Islam, and of primary loyalty to the Mohammedan Mob*.
Putting it even more bluntly: Muslim cult insignia, of every kind, basically constitute *enemy uniform*.
Every Muslim in an Infidel army who insists on wearing Muslim garb identifies himself, in effect, as a Fifth Columnist, right out there in plain sight.
And in a way: a Muslim in the army of an Infidel state who *doesn’t* insist on wearing Muslim garb or religious insignia while on duty, who gets the regulation buzz cut, shaves his beard, doesn’t insist on time out for prayers, doesn’t insist on halal food, BUT privately remains loyal to Islam uber alles, and smiles at his colleagues while harbouring hatred in his heart and biding h is time to strike, is probably more dangerous – because less obviously visible – than one who demands to be ‘accommodated’.