Gatestone Institute The most historic and emblematic sign of Muslim persecution of Christians returned in February: Christians in Raqqa, Syria, under the occupation of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, which has since consolidated more territory), were given the three classic choices of Islam: 1) convert to Islam or 2) pay jizya (tribute or extortion money, via … [Read more...]
From Riches to Rags: Christian Experiences in Pakistan
Editor’s note: The following account was written for RaymondIbrahim.com by an American teacher in the Muslim world. It is reminiscent of other accounts in Pakistan. For instance, in March 2010, Rasheed Masih, described as a “devoted Christian,” was butchered by Muslim men “with multiple axe blows for refusing to convert to Islam.” Earlier, the “six men had threatened to kill … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim on CBN News: Christian Woman Facing Execution ‘Tip of Iceberg’
On June 6, Raymond Ibrahim appeared on CBN News discussing the plight of Sudan's Meriam Ibrahim -- a wife and mother on death row for refusing to renounce Christianity and embrace Islam. … [Read more...]
Sudan Mother’s Case ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ on Islamic Persecution
CBN News Slovak Evidence has again emerged indicting that if Western mainstream media actually reported more on the sufferings of Christians throughout the Islamic world, their lot would likely improve. Meriam Ibrahim, a woman who is imprisoned in Sudan and sentenced to death on the charge that she apostatized from Islam and converted to Christianity—and who recently gave … [Read more...]
U.S. Becomes Chief Enabler of Christian Persecution: Muslim Persecution of Christians, January 2014
Gatestone Institute Danish Human rights organization Open Doors published its 2014 World Watch List in January, highlighting and ranking the top 50 nations that persecute Christians. The overwhelming majority of countries making the list—and nine of the top ten worst offenders—are Muslim, and include nations from among America’s allies (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait) and its … [Read more...]