Egypt now looks set to inherit the coveted title of Arab country with the most absurd restrictions. Having made little progress in combating an Islamist insurgency, the Sisi regime has turned its attention to the “threat” posed by atheists, gay people and – increasingly – musicians. A Muslim country frowning upon music is no surprise, […]
India: Muslim cleric says celebrating New Year and cutting cake is “not legitimate in Islam”
A Hindu cleric has agreed: it’s an English custom that should not be picked up in India as a matter of cultural integrity. For Maulana Mufti Tariq Quasmi, however, it is part of the disdain for all the activities of the unbelievers, who are the “most vile of created beings” (Qur’an 98:6). “Cutting cakes is […]
Islamic State flogs teenagers for playing soccer
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Iraq: Islamic jihadis torture, murder male model because of the way he dressed and his long hair
“Friends of the actor said on social media they believed he was killed by radical Islamists because of the way he dressed, his long hair and his friendship with female actors.” Iraqi male model Karar Nushi had too many female friends, dressed in tight clothes, and was preparing for a male “beauty pageant.” Perhaps his […]
Chelsea Handler, Muslim Beards and No Fun In Islam
Recently, Kumail Nanjiani, the star of HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” complained to Chelsea Handler on her Netflix talk show about the supposed negative image of Muslims in American popular culture. A Pakistani-American and Muslim, Nanjiani asked Handler what she sees in her head when she thinks of Muslims and Handler answered that she envisions “serious people” […]
Tunisia: British DJ sentenced to a year in jail for Muslim prayer remix
Poor Dax J was ignorant of the clash of civilizations, much like many Westerners still are, but luckily he escaped Tunisia in time: London-born Dax J, was charged with public indecency and offending public morality – but had already fled the country before the court case. According to the Hadith, Music is haram in Islam […]
Hating Valentine’s — Why Islamic Supremacists and Radical Leftists Loathe the Day of Love
Today, February 14, is Valentine’s Day, the sacred day that intimate companions mark to celebrate their love and affection for one another. If you’re thinking about making a study of how couples celebrate this day, the Muslim world and the milieus of the radical Left are not the places you should be spending your time. […]
Islamic State: Muslim cleric tears head off teddy bear to warn against celebrating Valentine’s Day
“A hardline preacher from the group tore the head of a red teddy bear to assert his prohibition of the celebrations during a sermon earlier this week, according to the source.” Watch for this preacher to be invited to preach in Britain and be welcomed into the country by the Archbishop of Canterbury. “Islamic State […]
Pakistani judge bans Valentine’s Day as un-Islamic
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Saudi Arabia revives a 15-year-old anti-Pokemon fatwa
Jihad Watch recently reported on the Muslim cleric who condemned Pokemon Go as un-Islamic. Abbas Shuman, deputy head of the Al-Azhar Islamic institution, referred to the game as “a ‘harmful mania’ which was similar to drinking alcohol.” Now, Saudi Arabia has revived a 15-year-old fatwa to prohibit Pokeman “in response to public calls for guidance on […]
Muslim cleric says Pokemon Go is un-Islamic
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Islamic State beheads 4 soccer players after declaring the sport un-Islamic
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Muslims violently assault Radiohead listening party in Istanbul
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Islamic Republic of Iran arrests eight people for producing music videos
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Iran arrests eight for “un-Islamic” Instagram modelling
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Islamic State slaughters 14 Real Madrid fans: soccer is “anti-Muslim”
This puts an intriguing spin on the universal claims by mainstream media journalists that foes of jihad terror are “anti-Muslim.” “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in […]
Saudis act against anti-Islamic soccer player haircuts
Not against, say, jihad terrorism. “Saudis act against anti-Islamic footballer haircuts,” AFP, April 10, 2016: Saudi sports authorities are taking action against footballer hairstyles deemed to be anti-Islamic in the ultra-conservative kingdom, local media reported. A video posted online on Friday showed one player being given a last-minute haircut before a fixture to comply with […]
Islamic State vows to punish anyone celebrating ‘spring festivals’ with 20 lashes
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Pakistan bans Valentine’s Day as “insult” to Islam
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]
Saudi satirist branded apostate, gets death threats for lampooning Islamic State
“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. […]