Originally published by the Gatestone Institute As the United States considers the Islamic jihadi threats confronting it from all sides, it would do well to focus on its southern neighbor, Mexico, which has been targeted by Islamists and jihadists, who, through a number of tactics—from engaging in da'wa, converting Mexicans to Islam, to smuggling and the drug cartel, simple … [Read more...]
Jihad Comes to Egypt
Islamists Expose Their True Face Before Elections Published in FrontPage Magazine Translations of this item: German Considering Egypt's presidential elections take place later this month, last weekend's Islamist clash with the military could not have come at a worse time. First, the story: due to overall impatience—and rage that the Salafi presidential … [Read more...]
Egyptian Actress Under Fire for Playing Role of Mother Teresa
by Raymond Ibrahim • May 9, 2012 at 1:22 pm Cross-posted from Jihad Watch Hanan Tork, a popular actress in the Middle East of Egyptian origins, who recently took to the hijab and retired from acting, has returned to the silver screen—to much criticism and threats from the same Muslims who formerly praised her for donning the veil. According to Al Sawt, the actress is under … [Read more...]
Egypt: Ayman Zawahiri’s Brother Leads Jihadi Protest Against Military
According to Egypt's Al Ahram, "Major Egyptian Islamist parties and groups—including the Muslim Brotherhood, the Salafist Calling and Al-Gamaa Al-Islamiya—have issued calls for a Tahrir Square demonstration on Friday under the banner of 'Saving the revolution.' … Several non-Islamist revolutionary groups, meanwhile, have expressed their refusal to participate in the event. … [Read more...]
Islamic ‘Death-Sex’ in Context
Published in FrontPage Magazine Indonesian Aside from provoking shock, disgust, and denial, last week's news of Egyptian parliamentarians trying to pass a "farewell intercourse" law legalizing sex with one's wife up to six hours after she dies has yet to be fully appreciated. To start, consider the ultimate source of this practice: it's neither the Muslim Brotherhood nor … [Read more...]