Sharia Alert and There Is No Fun In Islam* Alert from Gaza: Hamas says, No chicks on bikes. *The Ayatollah Khomeini said that.
Islamic law being imposed in Gaza
Which is making it into a Paradise of tolerance and peace, right? Uh, well, not quite. “Analysis: The Islamic republic of Gaza,” by Jonathan Spyer in the Jerusalem Post, September 29 (thanks to Alexandre): […] A slow introduction of Islamic norms and practices into society began immediately following the Hamas victory in PLC elections in […]
Black Eyed Peas go on in Malaysia — ban on Muslim attendance lifted, but Fergie had to cover up
“The controversy over the Black Eyed Peas is the latest in a series of cases that have raised fears Islamic law is on the rise in Malaysia, threatening its secular status.” No kidding, really? Sharia Alert from modern, moderate Malaysia: “Black Eyed Peas perform after ban on Muslims lifted,” by Beh Lih Yi for AFP, […]
“We want to change the way people perceive polygamy, so that it will be seen as something beautiful instead of something disgusting”
How nice. Sharia Alert from modern, moderate Malaysia: Polygamy club invokes Muhammad’s example to convince people that having multiple wives is just dandy. Muhammad, of course, is “a good example for him who looketh unto Allah and the Last Day, and remembereth Allah much” (33:21).
Kuwait: Jihad against disco
There is no fun in Islam, as the Ayatollah Khomeini said. Sharia Alert from our friends and allies in modern, moderate Kuwait: offenses include disco dancing, bootlegging, and (gasp!) “performing stunts” with cars. “Several held for disco parties, manufacturing liquor during Eid,” from Arab Times, September 25 (thanks to Maxwell): KUWAIT CITY, Sept 25: In […]
Iranian police to shopkeepers: Tone down those racy mannequins!
Sharia Alert: Yes, even this is a police matter. “Iran police ‘target mannequins’,” from BBC News, September 22: Iranian police have warned shopkeepers not to display female mannequins without a hijab, or showing bodily curves, Irna news agency reports. Display of bow ties and neckties, and the sale of women’s underwear by men are also […]
“Moderate” Palestinian Prime Minister: Palestinian state will be Islamic state
Not that that will stop Obama, or anyone, from pushing for its creation. “Palestinian Prime Minister Belies Moderate Image With Working Policy Paper About Future Palestinian State,” by David Bedein for Israel Resource Review, September 17 (thanks to Looney Tunes): Throughout the month of August, 2009, Palestinian National Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayad met with […]
Modern, moderate Malaysia: couple to be caned for “trying” to have sex in a car
And forget about popping open a beer while canoodling in that car! Sharia Alert from modern, moderate Malaysia: “Malaysian Muslim Couple Sentenced to Caning For ‘Trying To Have’ Premarital Sex,” from AFP, September 18 (thanks to all who sent this in): A Malaysian Islamic court has sentenced a young unmarried Muslim couple to six strokes […]
Egyptian Mufti says women can wear pants, but…
Relaxing Jean-jihad. Sharia Alert from Egypt: “Egypt’s Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa: Women Can Wear Trousers, But Stretch Pants Are ‘Unacceptable’” from the Huffington Post, September 16: CAIRO — Egypt’s top Islamic authority defended women’s rights to wear trousers in public following a high profile court case in neighboring Sudan were women were flogged for dressing […]
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 […]