by John L. Esposito and Natana J. Delong-BasReviewed by Raymond Ibrahim Middle East QuarterlyFall 2018 Shariah Law: What Everyone Needs to Know. By John L. Esposito and Natana J. Delong-Bas. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018. 352 pp. $74 ($16.95, paper). The overarching theme of Esposito and Delong-Bas's book is that the sacred law of Islam is inherently just … [Read more...]
Islamic Apologias: Straining at Gnats while Swallowing Camels
Coptic Solidarity An Arabic-language video recently appeared of a Muslim cleric in Egypt addressing how terrorists misuse Islamic scriptures to justifying killing non-Muslims. He was specifically addressing the bombing of Coptic Orthodox churches, which in recent years have left dozens of Christian worshippers dead in Egypt. During his sermon, Sheikh Samir Hashish … [Read more...]
Is ISIS Still a Global Threat?
In light of recent news that the Islamic State (or "ISIS") is on the verge of losing its last stronghold, yesterday I was interviewed on the radio program, Issues, ETC, with Todd Wilken. We discussed whether ISIS was still relevant and the true significance of all such Islamic terror groups. The 10-minute interview can be heard by clicking here. … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim and Glenn Beck on Muslim-American Politicians
Earlier today I appeared on Glenn Beck TV. We discussed Islamic tactics of deception and subversion in the context of U.S. politicians, Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. We also discussed similar patterns throughout history in the context of my recent book, Sword and Scimitar, which Glenn called "a great book," adding, "I recommend it, highly, if you want to understand where we've … [Read more...]
Sincere Dialogue with Islam: Its Wages and Benefits
PJ Media What is—or rather should be—the purpose of interfaith dialogue? When the Vatican and Pope Francis announce, as they recently did, that they are engaged in interfaith dialogue with leading Muslims, what exactly are they conveying to the world? What are they accomplishing? The answer to these questions is the difference between what true interfaith … [Read more...]