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Islamic State recaptures Palmyra, displays severed heads of Assad forces

Dec 15, 2016 4:47 pm By Robert Spencer

“When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks…” (Qur’an 47:4) Note how the Islamic State’s characterization of the Assad regime is entirely religious, not political. Meanwhile, reports of the Islamic State’s imminent demise in Iraq and Syria may be premature. The U.S. presidential election is over, aside from attempts to steal it, and so now […]

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Islamic State seizes gas field near Palmyra

May 6, 2016 12:14 pm By Robert Spencer

Western analysts keep pronouncing the Islamic State dead; the Islamic State keeps on having different ideas. Meanwhile, no one seems curious as to why it continues to be popular among Muslims in the West. “ISIS Seizes Gas Field Near Palmyra: In Syria, Islamic State Making A Comeback After US, Russian Airstrikes?,” by Cristina Silva, International […]

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The Islamic State planted thousands of mines in Palmyra

Apr 2, 2016 2:34 pm By Robert Spencer

“A signpost on a road through the ruins, now bent at 90 degrees to the ground, tells travelers in the group’s trademark black and white colors to ‘Respect God’. ‘When we show humility, God will deliver us,’ the sign says, above a passage from the Koran which says: ‘God made you victorious at the (battle […]

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Filed Under: Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, Daesh), Syria Tagged With: Palmyra

Ancient arch of Palmyra, destroyed by Islamic State, to be recreated in Trafalgar Square and Times Square

Dec 28, 2015 3:05 pm By Robert Spencer

Adding to the to-do list of jihadis in London and New York City. Importing huge numbers of refugees, some of whom are certain to share the Islamic State’s view of non-Muslim antiquities, while reconstructing those same antiquities, is just silly. “Ancient arch of Palmyra which was destroyed by Isis will be recreated in Trafalgar Square […]

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Filed Under: Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, Daesh), Islamic supremacism, United Kingdom, United States Tagged With: Palmyra, Times Square, Trafalgar Square

Islamic State ties foes to ancient Palmyra columns and blows them up

Oct 27, 2015 10:50 am By Robert Spencer

The self-proclaimed lovers of death keep finding exciting new ways to express their love. “ISIS ties foes to ancient Palmyra columns and blows them up,” by Ed Payne and Hamdi Alkhshali, CNN, October 27, 2015 (thanks to Lookmann): (CNN)ISIS, which comes up with more and more heinous methods of execution, has ramped up its cruelty: […]

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Islamic State blows up ancient Arch of Triumph in Palmyra

Oct 5, 2015 1:06 pm By Robert Spencer

Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life […]

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Islamic State destroys ancient tower tombs in Palmyra

Sep 4, 2015 12:29 pm By Robert Spencer

Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life […]

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Islamic State blows up temple in Syria’s Palmyra

Aug 23, 2015 7:06 pm By Robert Spencer

Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life […]

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Filed Under: Featured, Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, Daesh), Syria Tagged With: Baal Shamin, Palmyra

Islamic State video shows mass execution in ruins of Palmyra

Jul 4, 2015 3:33 pm By Robert Spencer

Savagery advances with confidence while Western leaders are only intent on making sure that this group that recruits Muslims and justifies its actions on the basis of Islamic teaching has nothing to do with Islam. “IS video shows mass execution in ruins of Syria’s Palmyra,” AFP, July 4, 2015: The Islamic State group on Saturday […]

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Islamic State destroys Muslim shrine as part of “Elimination of Polytheist Landmarks” initiative

Jun 23, 2015 12:36 pm By Robert Spencer

Even though the tomb of Sheikh Mohammed Ali was a Muslim shrine, the Islamic State considers destroying it to be its Islamic duty. Muhammad himself is depicted in a hadith as appearing to be in favor of such actions: “Narrated ‘Aisha and ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas: When the last moment of the life of Allah’s Apostle […]

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Filed Under: Featured, Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, Daesh), Islamic supremacism Tagged With: Palmyra, Sheikh Mohammed Ali

Islamic State lays explosives in Syria’s Palmyra ruins

Jun 21, 2015 1:01 pm By Robert Spencer

Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life […]

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Filed Under: Featured, Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, Daesh), Islamic supremacism, Syria Tagged With: jahiliyya, Palmyra

Islamic State destroys famous lion god statue in Palmyra

May 28, 2015 6:32 pm By Robert Spencer

Still pursuing al-Lat after all these years. “The statue was dedicated to the pre-Islamic Arabian goddess Al-Lat, who was one of the three chief goddesses of Mecca along with Manat and al-Uzza.” The Qur’an says: “So have you considered al-Lat and al-Uzza? And Manat, the third, the other one? Is the male for you and […]

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Islamic State murders 262 as it takes Syrian city of Palmyra

May 27, 2015 11:26 am By Robert Spencer

The reign of terror won’t end with this. Sharia itself is a slow-motion reign of terror: the stonings, the amputations, the institutionalized oppression of women and non-Muslims — it all creates an empire of fear. “Islamic State executes 262 as it takes Syrian city of Palmyra, group says,” CNN, May 26, 2015: (CNN) – When […]

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Islamic State releases ominous video hinting at imminent destruction of Palmyra

May 26, 2015 5:30 pm By Robert Spencer

Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to ruin the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that ruins are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life that have passed away before you: […]

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Islamic State seizes Syrian city of Palmyra, threatening ancient ruins

May 20, 2015 11:13 pm By Robert Spencer

Not to worry. John “Baghdad Bob” Kerry says the Islamic State is being driven back. Yes, they keep taking new cities, but really, they’re losing! “Islamic State militants seize Syrian city of Palmyra, threatening ancient ruins,” by Loveday Morris, Washington Post, May 20, 2015: BAGHDAD — Islamic State militants seized control of the majority of […]

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