“Islamic State released a video purporting to show it killing 11 Christian men in Nigeria, saying it was part of a campaign to avenge the deaths of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and its spokesman.” This endless cycle of revenge is sanctioned by the Qur’an: “And We ordained for them therein a life for a […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder 65 in jihad massacre at funeral
The official name of Boko Haram is Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad: “People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet’s Teachings and Jihad.” Doubtless Pope Francis is on his way to Maiduguri now to explain to these poor lambs how Islam is peaceful and they’re misunderstanding Muhammad’s teachings and jihad. “Suspected Boko Haram attack on […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder at least 16 farmers as they work, shooting them as they flee
“Kill them wherever you find them” (Qur’an 2:191, 4:89, cf. 9:5). “Boko Haram kills at least 16 farmers in latest attacks in Nigeria’s Borno state,” AFP, November 14, 2018 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Boko Haram jihadists have killed at least 16 farmers and left dozens missing in the latest attacks in restive northeast […]
Nigeria: Jihadis murder 17, injure 34 in jihad attacks on Muslims ending Ramadan fast
A Taliban spokesmen recently said: “Our fight is Jihad and an obligatory worship. And every obligatory act of worship has 70 times more reward in Ramadan.” Not just the Taliban believe that. These Muslims ending their Ramadan fast were considered heretical or apostate, probably for rejecting the authority of Boko Haram. “Boko Haram latest attack, […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder Christian pastor, 8 others in jihad suicide attacks
“Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties, for that they will have Paradise. They fight in the cause of Allah, so they kill and are killed.” (Qur’an 9:111) “Pastor, 8 others, killed in attacks by Boko Haram suicide bombers,” by Jardine Malado, Christian Times, November 8, 2016: A Christian pastor […]
Islamic State in West Africa murders over 100 in raid on Nigerian village
UPDATE: The death toll is now over 100. ———- Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa last year. Attacks like these are a foreshadowing of what is coming to Europe. “Boko Haram kills 65 in Borno village attack,” by Kayode Idowu, Punch, January […]
Islamic State in West Africa murders 52 with jihad suicide bombings
The Nigerian army pledged in October to end Boko Haram’s jihad terror activities by December. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa last winter. “Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria leave 52 dead,” by Aminu Abubakar and Briana Duggan, CNN, December 28, 2015: Kano, […]
Nigerian army vows to end Boko Haram terrorism by December
“In August 2014, the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan made a similar vow, promising to end terrorist attacks in Nigeria by December of that year.” This vow will likely turn out the same way. Boko Haram, or as it has renamed itself, the Islamic State in West Africa, enjoys significant support among Muslims in […]
Nigeria: “Boko Haram marked me for death because I converted to Christianity”
A hadith depicts Muhammad saying: “Whoever changed his Islamic religion, then kill him” (Bukhari 9.84.57). The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law according to all the schools of Islamic jurisprudence. This is still the position of all the schools of Islamic jurisprudence, both Sunni and Shi’ite. Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the most renowned […]
Nigeria: Islamic State murder 85 in series of jihad bombings
But…but…a kid brought a clock to school! But…but…Islamophobia! Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State several months ago, and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa. “Maiduguri, NE Nigeria, bomb blasts: residents claim 85 dead,” AFP, September 21, 2015: MAIDUGURI (NIGERIA) (AFP) – Locals in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria, on Monday said […]