Published in Hudson New York The so-called "Arab Spring" continues to transition into a "Christian Winter," including in those nations undergoing democratic change, such as Egypt, where the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafis dominated the elections—unsurprisingly so, considering the Obama administration has actually been training Islamists for elections. Arab regimes not … [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...]
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...]
Congressional Testimony: The Worsening Plight of Egypt’s Coptic Christians
Raymond Ibrahim's written testimony submitted for the record at Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission's December 7 hearing titled "Under Threat: The Worsening Plight of Egypt's Coptic Christians." TESTIMONY OF RAYMOND IBRAHIM TOM LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Since the year 641, when Muslims invaded Egypt, the Copts—Egypt's Christian, indigenous inhabitants—have been subject to … [Read more...]
Muslim Persecution of Christians: October, 2011
Published in Hudson New York "The attacks on Christians continue and the world remains totally silent. It's as if we've been swallowed up by the night"—Iraqi source Egypt's Maspero massacre—where the military killed dozens of Christians protesting the destruction of their churches—dominates October's persecution headlines. Facts and details concerning the military's "crimes … [Read more...]