Iraq banned alcohol on October 22. Immediately the vigilante Sharia enforcers began to take enforcement upon themselves. “A Christian Owner of a Liquor Store Murdered in Basrah,” Basnews, October 27, 2016 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): BASRAH — Following a ban on alcohol in Iraq, a Christian citizen in Basrah province in southern Baghdad […]
Iraq bans booze: “No law that contradicts Islam may be established”
“Opponents argue that the vote infringes constitutional guarantees of freedom of religious belief for minority groups such as Christians.” Of course it does, not no one — no one — cares for them, least of all the Christian leaders of the West. “Ammar Toma, an MP who supported the ban, argued that it was justified […]
Baghdad: Jihad/martyrdom suicide bombing at funeral murders 31, injures 65
This is likely to have been an Islamic State strike against a gathering of Shi’ites, although other possibilities cannot be definitively ruled out. In any case, the Qur’anic justification is this: “Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties, for that they will have Paradise. They fight in the cause of […]
Iraq PM to Erdogan: get out of Iraq or face possibility of regional war
As the operation to free Mosul from the self-proclaimed caliphate approaches, the potential vacuum left after the Islamic State loses the city could lead to serious complications for the region. One who is poised to take advantage is Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has frequently been accused of wanting to establish his own caliphate, […]
Muslims shocked! shocked! at attack on Baghdad during Ramadan
Here is yet another mainstream media “ISIS is not Islamic” story; this one has more substance than most, and is frankly deceptive, as well as unintentionally illuminating even as it does its best to conceal Islam’s violent doctrines. Note, first off, that the Muslims are shocked by the attack in Baghdad, and Tarek asks, “How […]
Death toll in Islamic State jihad bombing in Baghdad now 213
How happy the Islamic State mujahedin must be, that they have pleased their bloodthirsty god as Ramadan draws to a close. “Kill them wherever you find them,” he commands (cf. Qur’an 2:191, 4:89, and 9:5), and they obeyed. An update on this story. “More than 200 dead in IS-claimed Baghdad blast: officials,” by Sabah Arar, […]
83 killed as Islamic State car bombs hit Ramadan crowds in Baghdad Shia areas
“Karrada, an upper middle class district in the Iraqi capital, is mostly inhabited by Shia, but also has quite a large Christian minority. The area becomes very busy after sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.” Sunnis consider Shi’ites to be heretics, who under Islamic law are to be killed, and Christians to be kuffar […]
Islamic State murders at least 58 people with blasts in Shia areas of Baghdad
Which kills more people: “Islamophobia” or the Sunni-Shi’ite jihad? Yet which gets more government and media attention? “Three large blasts rock Baghdad in just a few hours, at least 60 killed,” Middle East Eye, May 17, 2016: Baghdad came under attack again on Tuesday with three separate blast rocking the city, killing at least 58 […]
Islamic State claims jihad bombing of Iraqi soccer stadium; 29 dead
“The U.S. State Department confirmed the attack in a statement condemning it.” These impotent condemnations are an international embarrassment. “Islamic State claims suicide bombing of Iraqi soccer stadium; 29 dead,” by Gregg Zoroya, USA Today, March 25, 2016: A suicide bomber killed at least 29 people and wounded 60 others in an attack on a […]
Islamic jihadists kidnap three Americans in Baghdad
Kidnapping infidels and releasing them for ransom or enslaving them, as well as killing them if that option is deemed most advantageous for the Muslims, is fully sanctioned in Islamic law: “As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them […]
Islamic State murders 18 with car bomb and jihad suicide attack at Baghdad mall
They were “targeting an area where many Shiite Muslims are known to gather and warned of ‘worse’ to come.” But this just highlights that they don’t have the strength to mount an actual invasion of Baghdad. “IS claims responsibility for Baghdad mall attack,” by Susannah George, Associated Press, January 11, 2016 (thanks to Bulldog): BAGHDAD […]
American soldier killed in effort to free Islamic State captives
The first U.S. soldier killed in Iraq since 2011. The captives were facing “mass execution.” Why mount these dangerous half-measure operations at all, instead of taking genuine action to destroy the Islamic State, as Obama promised to do? “First American soldier killed in Iraq since official end of combat in 2011,” by Mustafa Salim, Missy […]
Islamic State murders 76 with bomb at market in Baghdad Shi’ite neighborhood
“The market in the Shi’ite neighborhood is one of the biggest in Baghdad selling wholesale food items. A Reuters witness at the site saw fruit and vegetables mixed with shrapnel littering the blood-soaked blast crater.” And the Islamic State jihadis were pleased with this act of piety and service to their god. “Islamic State claims […]
Islamic State: Baghdad jihad murders were “the pounce of the monotheists”
“In a statement posted on social media, ISIS said Sunday night’s operation was dubbed ‘The Pounce of the Monotheists on the Chests of the Apostates.’” One might almost get the idea that the Islamic State’s violent actions had some connection with Islam, if it weren’t for John Kerry and Barack Obama and all the rest […]
Islamic jihadists murder four with bombs at Baghdad street markets
Ramadan is in full swing not just in France, Kuwait, and Tunisia, but in Baghdad, less than 100 miles from the domains of the Islamic State. “Bomb attacks kill four people at Baghdad street markets,” Egypt Independent, June 27, 2015: Four people were killed in separate bomb attacks in Baghdad on Saturday, police and medics […]
Islamic jihadists murder 10 with car bombs at Baghdad hotels
Possibly part of the effort to soften up Baghdad for the Islamic State’s invasion. “Iraqi officials say 2 car bombs kill 10 people in Baghdad,” by Sameer N. Yacoub, The Associated Press, May 28, 2015 (thanks to Kenneth): BAGHDAD – Authorities in Iraq say two separate car bombs inside parking lot of two hotels have […]
Islamic State claims Baghdad car bombings that murdered 19
“At the same time, there has been a major spike in car bombs in Baghdad over the past week, leading some Iraqi officials to claim that militants have infiltrated the capital by hiding among the displaced.” As Muhammad said, “War is deceit.” ISIS claims twin car bombings in Baghdad that killed 19,” Associated Press, May […]
Baghdad: Islamic jihadists murder 37 people, wound 86
“Police officials said a suicide bomber targeted a street filled with hardware stores, killing 22 people and wounding at least 45. The second attack took place shortly afterward in central Baghdad’s popular Shorja market. Police said two devices detonated 25 meters apart from one another, killing at least 11 people and wounding 26.” Will the […]