Gatestone Institute Two young Muslims living in Austria recently confessed that they wanted to “kill Christians” and “restore the caliphate.” The two boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested and tried at the Leoben Regional Court on July 16, 2023. They had made plans to massacre as many people as possible during an attack on the middle school attended by the 15-year-old, in Bruck … [Read more...]
Today in History: The World’s Most Decisive Battle
PJ Media Today in history, on August 20, 636, arguably the single most consequential battle—certainly between Islam and the West—took place. Occurring just four years after Muslim prophet Muhammad had died, not only did the military engagement decide whether the Arabian creed thrives or dies; it became a chief source of inspiration and instruction for jihadists throughout the … [Read more...]
How Constantinople Saved the West
This week in history, on August 15, 718, Constantinople defeated the forces of Islam—and in so doing, saved Western civilization. The story is worth recounting: After several failed sieges, in the year 715, the Umayyad caliphate had concluded that enough was enough: it would vomit forth all it had in one final, all-out effort to conquer the ancient Christian capital. Caliph … [Read more...]
Despite Outward Gestures, “Systematic Restrictions on Freedom of Religion” Still Reign in Egypt
Coptic Solidarity Despite some cosmetic dressing, “systematic restrictions on freedom of religion or belief remain in place in Egypt, including actively enforced blasphemy laws, non-recognition of certain religious communities, and severe restrictions on religious expression.” This is according to a new report published earlier this month by the U.S. Commission on … [Read more...]
Muslim Hate for the Cross Is Muslim Hate for the Gospel
The Stream Islam’s ancient hate for—and paranoia against—the Christian cross is making news again. Mohammad Hashim Shaheed Wror, head of Afghanistan’s “Invitation and Guidance Directorate,” which is charged with promoting proper Islamic behavior among Afghans, recently complained in a televised interview about how angry he gets when he sees Afghans wearing neckties: [Even] … [Read more...]