Published in FrontPage Magazine Inasmuch as the recent death of Coptic Pope Shenouda III exposed the humanity of some Muslims, it also exposed the inhumanity of Islamic teachings. Consider some examples of Muslim sympathy following his death: Egypt's Al Akhbar newspaper called the Pope's burial "the funeral of the century," reporting that a million Egyptians—likely more … [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...]
Lebanon: Church Pastor Abducted for Baptizing Muslim Girl
by Raymond Ibrahim • May 8, 2012 at 3:18 am Cross-posted from Jihad Watch One of the classic rules of dhimmitude, recorded in the infamous Pact of Omar—which mandates several debilitations and humiliations for non-Muslims living under Islam (it was first ratified with the conquered Christians of Syria)—commands Christians never to convert Muslims to their religion. If they … [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...]
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood MP Seeks to Abolish Female Rights and Enforce Female Genital Mutilation
by Raymond Ibrahim • Apr 26, 2012 at 12:30 pm Cross-posted from Jihad Watch According to the Egyptian website Youm 7, Azza al-Jarf, a female Member of Parliament representing the Muslim Brotherhood's "Freedom and Justice Party," is trying to abolish several laws currently enjoyed by Egyptian women—including preventing them from divorcing or even separating from their … [Read more...]