Today in history, on August 20, 636, one of the most consequential battles between Islam and the West took place, that of Yarmuk. Not only did it decide whether the Arabian creed thrives or dies; it became a chief source of inspiration and instruction for jihadis throughout the centuries, right down to the Islamic State, or “ISIS.” And yet, very few in the West … [Read more...]
CAIR’s Far-Reaching and Subversive Tentacles
FrontPage Magazine The “all-seeing eye” and multi-tentacled reach of CAIR is again on display, signifying just how intrusive this terrorist-linked Islamic organization that poses as a civil rights group has become in the U.S.’s efforts to defend itself against terrorism. As previously noted, after inviting me to lecture on my recent book on the military history between … [Read more...]
Radio Interview: Ibrahim on Egypt’s Copts under Islam
Al Kresta of Ave Maria Radio interviewed me yesterday on the topic of my recent article, "Systematic Discrimination: Christians Under Egyptian Rule." We discussed Sharia's role in Egypt's Constitution, the political nature of Islam, and more. To hear the 12-minute interview, click here and fast-forward to the one hour and two minute mark (1:02). … [Read more...]
When–and Why–Muslim Friends Betray
FrontPage Magazine One of the most troubling aspects of the recent gang-rape and murder of a 60-year-old Christian teacher in Syria was reported on Arabic media as follows (in translation): Her rapists and murderers are from the [jihadi] organization, al-Nusra. Some of them are foreigners but others are from the area. In other words, those who raped and stoned … [Read more...]
Islamic Terrorism from Mexico to the U.S.
Gatestone Institute A captured Islamic State fighter recently confessed how, in an effort to terrorize America on its own soil, the Islamic terror group is committed to exploiting the porous US-Mexico border, including through the aid of ISIS-sympathizers living in the United States. Abu Henricki, a Canadian citizen of Trinidadian origin, told researchers with the … [Read more...]