What are the differences between the traditional Muslim and the so-called "Islamist"? As words dealing with Islam continue to morph and multiply, it is important to differentiate, for there are real, if subtle, differences.A recent Arabic talk show on Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak's trial sheds some light. The question was whether Mubarak, in the sight of Sharia law, … [Read more...]
Mubarak Deceived Israel as Muhammad Deceived Infidels?
Published in Hudson New YorkIn light of ousted president Hosni Mubarak's ongoing trial, Western readers may be surprised to learn who some of Mubarak's staunchest defenders are: Salafi Muslims, that is, those Muslims who practice the 7thcentury Islam of Muhammad, often referred to as "radicals."Sheikh Mahmoud Amer, leader of Ansar al-Sunna in Damanhur, recently appeared on … [Read more...]
Egypt: Why Are Christian Girls Converting to Islam?
Published in Jihad WatchFew things in Islam are as liable to provoke passion and violence as the issue of conversion. The health hazards involved in converting out of Islam—apostatizing—are well known. But even the issue of convertingto Islam is fraught with drama. Consider Egypt alone: in recent months, wild rampages, burned churches, and murdered Christians have resulted … [Read more...]
New Saudi Fatwa Defends Pedophilia as ‘Marriage’
Translations of this item:Danish French IndonesianMuslim "child-marriage"—euphemism for pedophilia—is making headlines again, at least in Arabic media: Dr. Salih bin Fawzan, a prominent cleric and member of Saudi Arabia's highest religious council, just issued a fatwa asserting that there is no minimum age for marriage, and that girls can be … [Read more...]
Egypt: Desire for Money—Jizya—Prompts Attacks on Christians
Published in FrontPageMagazine.comTranslations of this item:DanishIf growing numbers of Muslims in Egypt have an intrinsic hatred for all things Christian— demonstrated days ago by the torching of eight Christian homes on the rumor that a church was being built—let us not forget that this hate has instrumental, that is, economic benefits: the extortion of money … [Read more...]