Only Islamophobes oppose this sort of thing, right? Wrong. As one Muslim woman who opposes the plan said, “It’s being advertised as this opt-in system when it actually isn’t.” That’s true not only on an individual level, but for the broader process of creeping Sharia in the West. “Sharia law tribunal is proposed,” from BBC […]
Fitzgerald: Father Rene Camilleri and the belated shock of recognition
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Hamas bans girls on motor scooters and women dancing
There Is No Fun In Islam* Alert as the glories of Sharia come to Gaza: “Hamas Bans Women Dancers, Scooter Riders in Gaza Push (Update1),” by Daniel Williams for
Sudan: Christian girl gets 50 lashes for wearing “indecent” knee-length skirt
The learned analysts have repeatedly assured us that Sharia provisions do not apply to non-Muslims. Sharia Alert: “Christian girl, 16, gets 50 lashes for wearing ‘indecent’ knee-length skirt in Sudan,” from the Daily Mail, November 27 (thanks to Alexandre): A 16-year-old Sudanese girl was lashed 50 times after a judge ruled her knee-length skirt was […]
Imam misunderstands Islam, asks, “What is wrong with Sharia law? If someone steals…why is it wrong to cut off his hand?”
If someone in America points out that such punishments are part of Sharia, he is derided as an ignorant “Islamophobe.” But the Koran is clear: “As for the thief, both male and female, cut off their hands. It is the reward of their own deeds, an exemplary punishment from Allah. Allah is Mighty, Wise.” — […]
Raids in Indonesia: Drugs? Terrorism? Smuggling? Nah — sexy Halloween costumes
This latest There Is No Fun In Islam* Update comes from modern, moderate Indonesia, where they have found a marvelous accord between Islamic tradition and modern sensibilities: “Sexy Costumes Spark Halloween Raids in Indonesia’s Kalimantan,” from the Jakarta Globe, November 2 (thanks to all who sent this in): A Halloween party in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, […]
Kuwait: Court rules hijab optional for female members of parliament
An update on this story. The court decided to uphold the constitution, despite pressure to ignore it in favor of Sharia (which sure seems to be happening in a lot of places lately). Not that this will stop Islamist legislators from harping on the issue in the future. “Court rules hijab optional for MPs,” by […]
Somalia: Misunderstanders of Islam ban musical ringtones on phones
It’s funny how those who point out that Islamic law forbids music are branded as “Islamophobes” by Muslims in the West, whereas in Somalia the Muslims themselves seem to be “Islamophobic”: “We don’t allow anything that goes against our religion, especially music,” said Sheikh Hassan Yaqub, apparently a serious Misunderstander of Islam. There Is No […]
Pakistan: Jihadists blow up high school for girls
It is fairly common to see the tribal regions of Pakistan described as “lawless,” as this story does. But while the central government may not have meaningful authority in the area, it is not lawlessness, per se, that is the issue. Instead, it is the imposition by force of Sharia law. “Militants blow up Pakistan […]
UK: College bars Muslim student for wearing face veil
“All members of the college community should be identifiable at all times when in the college.” A reasonable statement. But it is likely that the forces of multiculturalism will soon prevent such commensensical positons from being taken. “College Bars Muslim Student For Wearing Veil,” from SkyNews, October 24 (thanks to all who sent this in): […]
Muslim convert to Christianity wins asylum, but she can’t be found
We can only hope that she is safe. And now that some U.S. officials have taken seriously the threat that an apostate is under, can Rifqa Bary get some consideration? Or is it too late for that? “Asylum seeker realized her dream but now is missing,” by Duke Helfand for the Los Angeles Times, October […]
Obama adviser: “When we ask people what can Muslims do to help themselves, one of the most frequent responses is for them to unify and another is for them to follow Islam and make it a greater and more authentic part of their lives”
I wrote here about Obama adviser Dalia Mogahed’s pro-Sharia appearance on a Hizb ut-Tahrir television show in Britain. Now, in “Does Sharia Law Promote Women’s Rights?” in FrontPage (October 20), Cinnamon Stillwell reveals even more about the deceptions, half-truths and soothing fictions about women’s rights under Sharia that Mogahed and Nazreen Nawaz peddled on that […]
Sharia advancing in Iraq — for non-Muslims, too
Democracy on the march. “Sharia slowly advancing in Najaf and Basra, for non-Muslims too,” by Layla Yousif Rahema for Asia News, October 20 (thanks to C. Cantoni): Baghdad (AsiaNews) -For the past ten days, no one has been able to drink or buy alcoholic beverages in Najaf because of a bylaw adopted by local authorities. […]
Saudi Arabia: 70 lashes for text messages
Couldn’t she just have put him on her blocked list? Isn’t a sentence of 70 lashes rather severe in this case? Maybe, but it is not out of sync with the draconian character of Sharia in general. Sharia Alert from the Kingdom of the Two Holy Places: “181 love messages = 70 flogs,” by Abdullah […]
Muslim at Islam on Capitol Hill prayer event: “Homosexuals must be killed”
Sharia Alert from…Washington, D.C. As Weasel Zippers points out, just imagine the national and international outcry if a tea party protester had said this. But this will receive no notice from anyone.
Maldives: Misunderstanders of Islam call for amputation for thieves and death for apostates
Wait a minute. Can we get Michael Kruse on this? How about Meredith Heagney? Or maybe even Honest Ibe Hooper and Brave Ahmed Rehab of CAIR? I mean, don’t these people know that Islam doesn’t call for the killing of apostates? Where is M. Cherif Bassiouni when you need him? “Parliament takes on revised penal […]
Deluxe dhimmitude: Mercedes-Benz offering Sharia loans in Middle East
“Mercedes-Benz is hoping to increase its presence in the lucrative Middle-Eastern market by establishing a pair of financial firms that are fully compliant with the specific regulations of Islamic law, or Sharia.” What’s wrong with that? They’re just trying to do business, right? Two things are wrong with that. One is that opening the door […]
“You can’t teach the Ten Commandments in public schools. But teaching the five pillars of Islam is A-OK.”
A few weeks old, but still current — the stealth jihad to whitewash Islam and propagate it in the public schools still continues. “Schoolhouse Shariah,” from Investor’s Business Daily, September 24 (thanks to Allyson): Multiculturalism: California’s educrats have put out new rules for teaching Islamic studies to seventh-graders in public schools, and they are as […]
Unlikely statement of the decade: “I started making my own wine after Hamas took power”
A pleasant workhorse of a wine, Abu Mohammed’s latest home-made vintage has fruity aromas and a core flavor of apples. He also offers a range of styles from minimal oak and bright fruit, to heavy oak or butter styles that go with a wide range of food, from hors d’oeuvres and salads to light meats […]
Spencer: Obama Adviser Loves Sharia
In the featured article at Human Events Tuesday I discussed the disturbing case of Dalia Mogahed, Obama’s adviser on Muslim affairs (who is his adviser on Christian affairs)? Dalia Mogahed, Barack Obama’s adviser on Muslim affairs, appeared on British television last week, where she said: “Sharia is not well understood and Islam as a faith […]