Originally published by the Gatestone Institute Liberal talk show host Tawfiq Okasha recently appeared on "Egypt Today" airing a video of Muslims in Tunisia slicing a young man's head off for the crime of apostasy, in this case, the crime of converting to Christianity and refusing to renounce it. The video—be warned, it is immensely graphic—can be seen here(the actual … [Read more...]
Christians Should “Convert, Pay Tribute, or Leave,”
Christians Should "Convert, Pay Tribute, or Leave," Says Muslim Brotherhood Presidential Candidate? Originally published by the Gatestone Institute According to the popular Egyptian website, El Bashayer, Muhammad Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate, just declared that he will "achieve the Islamic conquest (fath) of Egypt for the second time, and make all … [Read more...]
Saudis Demand Punishment for McDonald’s Toy that ‘Insults Muhammad’
by Raymond Ibrahim • May 28, 2012 Cross-posted from Originally published by the Gatestone Institute Saudi Arabians are angry at a McDonald's toy which they say mocks their prophet Muhammad. According to a report appearing today (5/27/12) on the Arabic news website, Kermalkom.com, the McDonald's fast food restaurant "abused the Prophet Muhammad by placing his name at the base … [Read more...]
Egyptian Sheikh Makes Female U.S. Official Wear Hijab
by Raymond Ibrahim • May 24, 2012 at 6:49 pm Cross-posted from Jihad Watch According to El Badil, Sheikh Ahmed al-Mahlawi recently gave a sermon in his popular Alexandrian mosque, warning the ulema (Islam's scholars and theologians) from "appearing on TV programs with women who do not wear the hijab." He pointed out that some Islamic leaders make the excuse that, because … [Read more...]
Jordan: Bank Fires Women for Refusing to Wear Hijab
Originally published by the Gatestone Institute Several Arabic news reports appeared yesterday, Tuesday, May 22, exposing the new hijab policy of theJordanian Dubai Islamic Bank. Under new ownership, bank management recently decreed that all females must wear the hijab, the Islamic veil, or be terminated. According to Najem News—which says the bank's policy "contradicts … [Read more...]