In Germany, some well-meaning souls, members of an interfaith group, Orient Network, eager to spread the ‘truth” about much-misunderstood Islam to a most unlikely audience, came up with a scheme. They printed questions about Islam, of the Ask-A-Muslim-Anything anodyne variety, on one side of a beer mat, and on the other side gave an internet […]
Austria: Massive brawl breaks out among Muslim migrants over differing opinions on Islamic law
It is, or should be, common sense that the ills that are evident in Islamic states will be transported to the West via immigration. Over 12 million Muslims have been killed by Muslims since 1948, and fierce antagonism continues between Islamic sects. “During a German language course for asylum seekers in Freistadt in Upper Austria, […]
Malaysian appeals court upholds caning for former model caught drinking beer
The outcome of this appeals process will set a precedent for the future of Malaysian law. If the judiciary does not challenge this type of punishment, it will not only pave the way for more canings, but also invite pressure for even more Sharia. An update on this story. “Malaysia upholds woman’s caning,” from BBC […]
Modern, moderate Malaysia: another caning for drinking demon rum
The first caning for alcohol was of a Malaysian model. And now, a year in jail and six strokes of the cane for a little samsu. What fun these Islamic court judges will have when they’re let loose in Europe. Sharia Alert: “Jail, caning for drinking,” by Elizabeth Looi for the Straits Times, September 16 […]