On Jan. 3, 2024, the Islamic State (ISIS or IS) claimed the terror attack on Kerman, Iran, where 100 were killed. In the same audio recording, titled “And Kill Them Wherever You Find Them [Koran 9:5],” IS unwittingly underscored the rigidity of Islam, and how some of its demands may appear counterintuitive to even “radical” Muslims. The statement begins with a predictable … [Read more...]
Is ‘Islamophobia’ Irrational?
Late last year, the Biden administration announced the U.S.’s first “National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia.” It will aim to “counter the scourge of Islamophobia and hate in all its forms,” said press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. The ongoing Arab/Israeli conflict was cited as ushering in this latest wave of “Islamophobia” in America. But is that really the case? Are … [Read more...]
Understanding Islam: Theory vs Practice
The gulf between understanding Islam in theory and in practice is wide and telling. Based on the findings of a recent study, what Western peoples think of Islam when relying on secondhand information from the powers-that-be (the media, the political “elite,” etc.) is vastly different from what they think of Islam after personally experiencing it. According to the report, In … [Read more...]
Video: The Saints and Sinners Who Defended the West from Jihad
On Jan. 31, 2024, Fr. Mitch Pacwa of EWTN Live interviewed me. The video and EWTN's description follow: "Fr. Mitch welcomes author and expert on Islam, Raymond Ibrahim. They discuss the historical saints and sinners who defended the Christian West against Islamic jihadist aggression." … [Read more...]
Are Muslim Converts to Christianity Sincere?
The Stream Muslim asylum seekers throughout Western Europe are increasingly converting to Christianity: 40 Muslim migrants aboard the Bibby Stockholm, a Barge in Portland Port in Dorset, England, have reportedly embraced Christ, are fervently attending churches, and being instructed by faith leaders. Another 20 Muslim migrants were baptized two weekends ago in Wethersfield, … [Read more...]