by Raymond Ibrahim • Dec 20, 2011 at 1:22 pm Cross-posted from Jihad Watch Time and time again, we see how Western concepts, when articulated through an Islamic framework, lead to results antithetical to the West. For instance, "democracy" and "elections"—which in the West suggest "freedom," "human rights," "liberty," etc.—are today being used to bring Sharia law, the … [Read more...]
The Specter of Jizya Returns to Egypt
Published in Jihad Watch In Egypt, calls for jizya—the tribute doctrinally demanded and historically collected from conquered infidels—are increasing day by day, by those who wish to be true to the words of Koran 9:29: Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor forbid that which Allah and his Messenger have forbidden, nor follow the religion of truth [Islam], … [Read more...]
Muslim Cleric: “Face of a woman like her vagina”
This from popular Egyptian preacher Abu Ishaq al-Huwaini–who earlier said that Islam teaches Muslims to plunder, rape, and enslave infidels. A leader of Egypt's Salafi movement, which came in second only to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt's recent elections, Huwaini's comments are a reminder of what's in store for the nation. "Face of a woman like her vagina," from Elaph, … [Read more...]
Congress Hears of the Plight of Egypt’s Christians
By Jamie Glazov - FrontPage Magazine editor Jamie Glazov interviews Raymond Ibrahim. Published in FrontPage Magazine FrontPage Interview's guest today is Raymond Ibrahim, an Islam expert and author of The Al Qaeda Reader. A Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center and Associate Fellow at the Middle East Forum, he writes frequently on all things Islamic, … [Read more...]
Sharia’s Sinister Smiles
Published in Jihad Watch The totalitarian nature of Sharia law can only be grasped when one appreciates how thoroughly it permeates and dictates everything in a believer's life—including when and to whom a Muslim may smile. Popular Islamic TV preacher Sheikh Muhammad Hassan appears in this video clip asserting that, according to Sharia, it is "not at all permissible" for … [Read more...]