Big surprise. Note that he says that these attacks were “revenge.” Jihad attacks are always framed as revenge, because from the standpoint of Islamic law only defensive jihad is justified at this point — also, to frame mass murder in this way helps take the sting out for sympathizers to the cause who may be […]
U.S. supporting Islamic jihad against Russia
Stubbornly ignorant and unwilling to investigate the jihad doctrine, State Department officials led the U.S. into war to support jihadists in Bosnia and Kosovo. Now the same mistake is being repeated. “U.S. Supports Islamic Terror Against Russia,” by Julia Gorin at Republican Riot, March 29 (thanks to Pamela): We don’t yet know the whole story […]
Russia looking for 21 members of “black widow” jihadist cell trained in Turkey
According to this story, one of the bombers in yesterday’s attack in Moscow may also have been mentally retarded. Such gallant mujahedin, pressing the most vulnerable members of society into the business of mass murder. And it would not be the first time we have seen this tactic employed. “Russia hunts 21-strong ‘Black Widow’ cell […]
Two female suicide bombers strike Moscow subway, at least 37 dead
Jihad in Moscow: an update on this story. “Double suicide bombings kill 37 on Moscow subway,” by David Nowak for the Associated Press, March 29: MOSCOW – Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up on Moscow’s subway system as it was jam-packed with rush-hour passengers Monday, killing at least 37 people and wounding 102, officials […]
“The problem is jihadists; these people are fighting for God, not for freedom, and that is a whole different kind of challenge”
A surprisingly forthright article in the Monitor about the presence of jihadists in Chechnya, which the mainstream media usually does not acknowledge. “20 insurgents killed as Jihadist attacks rise in Russia’s Caucasus,” by Fred Weir for the Christian Science Monitor, February 12 (thanks to Larry): One of the biggest thorns in Russia’s side since the […]
“If it is allowed in Islam, it is not up for discussion”: Sharia advances in Chechnya as Moscow looks the other way
Somehow, Moscow fails to see this trend as the direct threat to its sovereignty that it is. “Muslim revival brings polygamy, camels to Chechnya,” by Amie Ferris-Rotman for Reuters, December 16: GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) – Adam, 52, keeps his three wives in different towns to stop them squabbling, but the white-bearded Chechen adds he might […]
Christian extremists claim Russian train bombing — no, wait…
You guessed it, it was more Misunderstanders of Islam — the “Caucasian Mujahadeen,” which of course means they’re from the Caucasus, not that they’re white (although they are). If opposition to jihad is white supremacist, shouldn’t the “Caucasian Mujahadeen” be just fine with anti-jihadists? “North Caucasus group in Russia train bomb web claim,” from the
Misunderstanders of Islam suspected in Russia train bomb
The “rebels,” of course, are Islamic jihadists — holding to the same ideology and belief-system as the Iranians whom the Russians have been foolishly and short-sightedly aiding. “Murder on the Nevsky Express,” by Matthew Campbell and Anna Voutsen in the Sunday Times, November 29: The first sign of something wrong as the Nevsky Express raced […]
Basayev broadcast enrages Russia
Maybe ABC was playing the dhimmi. On the other hand, I think it’s good for Americans to hear Basayev saying what he is saying. It counters a bit of the “Islam is peace” propaganda that continues to inundate us. From the BBC, : Russia says it is outraged by an interview with Chechen rebel leader […]
Dangerous liaisons: covert ”love affair” between Russia and Hizballah
“Dangerous liaisons: covert ”love affair” between Russia and Hezbollah,” from Michel Elbaz at Axisglobe.com: Since the tragedy of 9/11, the President of the Russian Federation has never missed an opportunity to remind the Western world that his country was the first one to stage a war against global terrorism. Translated from the “Kremlin language” it […]
Finn restarts Chechen Web site, raising funds
I have featured many stories here from the jihadist Kavkaz Center website. You can find there open expositions of Islamic jihad doctrine and the necessity to wage war against unbelievers. And now it comes to you, says Reuters (thanks to Nicolei) courtesy a Finnish businessman: A Finnish businessman has restarted a Web site used by […]
Did Osama bin Laden order beheading of three Britons?
From the Times Online, : THE families of three Britons beheaded by Islamic terrorists are hoping that their killer will finally reveal if Osama bin Laden ordered their captives’ murder. Authorities in Chechnya are questioning one of the kidnappers who had agreed to release the telephone engineers in exchange for a £3 million ransom. Days […]
12 people believed to be Chechens detained in Turkey ahead of Putin visit
Is the Chechen jihad branching out? From AFP, with thanks to Twostellas: ANKARA – Anti-terror police in Istanbul detained 12 people believed to be Chechen militants ahead of an official visit to Turkey Sunday and Monday by Russian President Vladimir Putin, police and media reports said. The spokesman in Ankara for the security department, Ramazan […]
Chechen leaders’ relatives say stop terrorism, punish massacre perpetrators
Have the Chechen jihadists gone too far even for their own supporters? From AsianNews, with thanks to Nicolei: Moscow (AsiaNews) – Events in Beslan have had an unusual and unexpected impact in Chechnya. The local population, which had largely backed the actions by Chechen terrorists, seems to have turned against them. Separatists’ families, including those […]
Beslan Jihadist: We wanted to start a war in Russia
And they may have. From CNN, : BESLAN, Russia (CNN) — A suspect in the bloody school siege that left more than 330 people dead, nearly half of them children, said Monday the hostage-takers were ordered to seize the school to “start a war across the Caucasus.” Appearing on Russian state television, the unidentified man […]
Kadyrov, killed by jihadists, wanted a Sharia state in Chechnya
Kadyrov with his grandsons Kadyrov, the Chechen leader who was just assassinated by jihadists, just didn’t want it as fast as his killers did. He also takes issue with the radical Islam brought to Chechnya by mujahedin from other countries, which he contends was at variance with the Islam that was rooted in Chechen culture. […]
Russian forces kill key Chechen rebels
Shamil Basayev From Reuters, with thanks to Nicolei, an update on the jihad in Chechnya: MOSCOW — Russian troops capped a weeklong crackdown on Chechen separatists by killing four rebels linked to guerrilla leader Shamil Basayev on the weekend, including the leader of Arab fighters in Muslim Chechnya. Moscow refused to comment on the report, […]
Chechen link to France threat
The leaders of Eurabia Real anti-terror resolve, or just words? “One must look at the roots” of terror, they say, but do they know what those roots really are? Or do they think that just throwing money at the problem will make it go away? From CNN, : French police have opened an investigation after […]
Dawah and jihad in Chechnya?
Traditional Islam teaches that Muslims must call people to accept the faith or at least submit to the Islamic social order — that is dawah. If they refuse, Muslims must fight them — jihad. This is based on numerous passages of the Qur’an and Islamic tradition, including this one. Says the Prophet Muhammad: Fight in […]
Jihad in Russia: Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 37 on Train Near Chechnya
“A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a crowded commuter train in southern Russia today, killing at least 40 people in what President Vladimir V. Putin denounced as a terrorist act intended to disrupt parliamentary elections here this weekend.” So says the New York Times. “The explosion, which occurred at 7:42 a.m., wrenched apart the […]