And so the hard-won principle of equality of treatment for all starts to give way, and Muslims begin to be established as a privileged class in society, as Sharia dictates. “Muslim army recruits get special conditions,” from Swiss Info, April 19 (thanks to C. Cantoni): The Swiss army has drawn up guidelines outlining special conditions […]
Dhimmitude at the State Department: Official apologizes for remarks about Libya’s declaration of jihad against Switzerland
Instead, he should be calling on Gaddafi to apologize for the double standard of his call for Muslims to undertake economic jihad against Switzerland for banning minarets when non-Muslim religious practice is restricted far more severely than cosmetic issues all over the Islamic world. “US apologises over Gaddafi comments,” from the BBC, March 9 (thanks […]
Qaddafi: Our jihad against Switzerland “not an armed struggle”
Just an economic and commercial boycott, that’s all. But of course Qaddafi would be the first to oppose any economic and commercial boycott of Saudi Arabia for not allowing the construction of churches and synagogues — and Switzerland has done far less than that regarding mosques. “Libya says jihad against Switzerland ‘not an armed struggle,’” […]
Swiss neutral about Qaddafi’s call for jihad
They probably don’t believe he will actually do anything. And maybe he won’t. Maybe. An update on this story. “Switzerland Plays Down Qaddafi’s Calls for ‘Jihad,’” by Steven Erlanger for New York Times, February 26 (thanks to all who sent this in): PARIS — The Swiss government reacted blandly on Friday to the latest rhetorical […]
Qaddafi calls for jihad against Switzerland because of minaret ban
Who would have thought that the legendary Libyan “strongman” would turn out to be a Misunderstander of Islam? Why is it that those who understand Islam correctly as a Religion of Peace seem to inhabit only Western university posts, not leadership positions in the governments of Muslim countries? “Kadhafi calls for jihad against Switzerland over […]
Obama sends Gitmo inmate to Switzerland
In case the jihad in Switzerland needs a boost. After all, more and more inmates from Gitmo are returning to the jihad — and what was done there in any case to prevent that eventuality? Nothing whatsoever. “U.S. sends Uzbek from Guantanamo prison to Switzerland,” from Reuters, January 26 (thanks to Maxwell): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – […]
Swiss minaret vote “was quite simply a reaction to the ever more shrill demands of Europe’s Islamic leaders for special rights and special treatment”
On December 24, the Arab American News published a piece called “Minaret ban indicates evolving fascism” by Ali Moossavi, in which Moossavi, with a Charles-Johnsonish flair for defamation, characterized those concerned about the Islamization of Europe as neofascists. Predictably, Moossavi paid no attention to the fact that there is no similar reaction in Europe against […]
Fitzgerald: Azzam al-Tamimi and the Zionist neo-Nazis
The well-known Hamas propagandist, the “Palestinian” Arab Azzam al-Tamimi, has recently denounced the Swiss for their vote, one overwhelming in favor of banning minarets, on a program beamed out by Al-Jazeeera. Azzam al-Tamimi is quite a figure in London, where he used to be — just a few years ago — a respected commentator on […]
Christmas in Eurabia
From Switzerland comes this contemporary political statement that is also an intimation of future Eurabian Christmases (thanks to Islam In Europe).
Turks, irked by Swiss minaret decision, threaten to kill priest
That’ll show us. And of course, for many, it will. There are so many cowards in the West, who would rather give up all their principles than suffer any inconvenience or face any threat. “Turks Threaten to Kill Priest over Swiss Minaret Decision,” from Compass Direct News, December 15 (thanks to all who sent this […]
Professor of Islamic history affirms that minarets can be assertions of political power and supremacy
When the Swiss minaret ban first broke, I noted that minarets were often expressions of Islamic political dominance. Many dismissed this as an “Islamophobic” idea. But now it has been affirmed by Tarek Kahlaoui, assistant professor of Islamic art history and history at Rutgers University — no doubt a dyed-in-the-wool “Islamophobe.” To be sure, Kahlaoui […]
Hypocrisy: Saudi Arabia, the country that won’t allow churches or synagogues, calls for boycott of Switzerland over minaret ban
That is, it is hypocrisy from a Western point of view. As far as the Saudis are concerned, Islam is the truth, its truth is self-evident, and therefore the Swiss are obligated to accommodate it in a way that the Saudis are not obligated to accommodate non-Muslim religious observance. “Saudi Arabia calls to boycott Swiss […]
Scholars from a country that doesn’t allow churches or synagogues slam Swiss minaret ban
Hypocrisy. That is, it is hypocrisy from a Western point of view. As far as these “scholars” are concerned, Islam is the truth, its truth is self-evident, and therefore the Swiss are obligated to accommodate it in a way that the Saudis are not obligated to accommodate non-Muslim religious observance. “Saudi scholars slam Swiss minaret […]
Gaddafi: Swiss minaret ban invites al-Qaeda attacks
Therein lies the assumption that all acts of jihadist terrorism must be a response to some kind of provocation (real or imagined) from non-Muslims: after all, the apologists keep telling us “defensive” jihad is quite alright, caliph or no caliph. The Fraggle-haired dictator also quips “I don’t think anyone in the Muslim world will from […]
Pakistani Christians: Will Saudis allow construction of cathedrals to challenge Swiss ban on minarets?
While the world waxes indignant over the Swiss minaret ban, it is useful to put things into perspective. In Egypt, Christians are persecuted. In Pakistan, construction of new churches is severely restricted. In Saudi Arabia, it isn’t allowed at all. So why is a ban on minarets — not on mosques — so much more […]
Eurodhimmis unite against Swiss minaret ban
“Vengeance, boycotts, retaliation … this clash with Islam could cost dearly.” Don’t resist Islamic supremacism! It might make the Islamic supremacists angry! More on Times Online, November 30 (thanks to Kris): The Swiss and European establishment united today in deploring yesterday’s decision by Swiss voters to outlaw the construction of minarets but conservative leaders warned […]
Egypt’s “moderate” mufti says Swiss minaret ban insults Muslims
Ali Gomaa is the wife-beatin’, Muhammad’s-urine-drinkin’ Mufti of Egypt, who some time ago denied reports that he had rejected the traditional Islamic death sentence for apostates. The delirious
Swiss apparently vote to ban minarets
Because they symbolize a “political-religious claim to power” — which, of course, they do. “Exit polls show Swiss will accept minaret ban: TV,” from AFP, November 29 (thanks to Inexion): GENEVA — Exit polls show that Switzerland will accept a far-right call for a blanket ban on the construction of minarets, Swiss public television reported […]
Switzerland prevents visit by Islamic scholar
Egyptian scholar Sheikh Wagdy Ghoneim, on his way to attend a two day convention in Switzerland held by local Muslim organizations, was denied entry into the country by Swiss autorities. While the government has not yet issued a statement on why Ghoneim was not allowed into the country, it may have a little something to […]
Moderate Muslims in Switzerland speak out
From Swissinfo via swisspolitics.org, with thanks to Ali Dashti: The woman behind the forum, Saida Keller-Messahli, told swissinfo there were many moderate Muslims in Switzerland, who have had limited opportunity until now to voice their opinions. According to Keller-Messahli, there are currently many religious Muslim organisations in Switzerland but no associations for those who do […]