French Coptic Solidarity During its conquests in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State has had to come up with a method to allow all those non-Sunnis who ended up converting to Sunni Islam instead of being killed—the Christians, Yazidis, Shias, who for whatever reason remained under IS territory—to be identified as true and legitimate Muslims. Accordingly, it has been issuing … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Raymond Ibrahim on Reel Talk with Audrey Russo
I was recently interviewed on Reel Talk with Audrey Russo. Topics revolved around the Islamic State, Egypt, Israel, and more. Click here to listen to the over-20-minute interview. … [Read more...]
Obama: Islamic State Acting Out of ‘Expediency’
French After my article "Islamic State Atrocities: Products of Grievances'?" appeared, a reader sent me the following email, which makes similar points, specifically about Obama's use of the word "expediency" to explain away Islamic State savageries: Dear Mr. Ibrahim, You are so correct to find Obama's real point of view by paying close attention to his phraseology and … [Read more...]
‘Love’: The Islamic State’s Source of Strength
Jihad Watch The Islamic State recently posted a message on social media addressed to U.S. president Obama and all Arab world leaders reportedly allied with the U.S. against the new “caliphate.” Titled “The State of Love,” the message harangues fellow Muslims to come and fight alongside the Islamic State against the “infidels,” adding: “The Islamic State does not spend … [Read more...]
Is the Islamic State a Good Thing?
FrontPage Magazine The following is an envisioning of what might eventually unfold if the Islamic State is left to flourish. Although it is only one of several possible scenarios, due to its ostensibly implausible nature, it requires some delineation. The Islamic State (IS) continues expanding its territory and influence through jihad. Religious minorities that fall under … [Read more...]