FrontPage Magazine There’s nothing like knowing Arabic—that is, being privy to the Muslim world’s internal conversations on a daily basis—to disabuse oneself of the supposed differences between so-called “moderate” and “radical” Muslims. Consider the case of Egypt’s Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb. Hardly one to be dismissed as a fanatic who is ignorant of the true tenets of … [Read more...]
Can Quranism Save Islam?
PJ Media Huffington Post recently published an article titled “The Source of Muslim Extremism” authored by Mike Ghouse (described as “a speaker, thinker, and a writer” who “offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day”). He argues that all violence and intolerance committed “in the name of Islam is coming from a single source; the secondary books. The Quran is the only … [Read more...]
‘Worthless Christians’ Treated ‘Like Animals’: Muslim Persecution of Christians: April 2016
Originally published by the Gatestone Institute (Danish) The following anecdotes of Muslim persecution of Christians around the world occurred or were reported in April. They are categorized by theme, or familiar patterns: Muslim Attacks on Christian Churches United States: A pro-ISIS group calling itself the United Cyber Caliphate defaced the website of the Christian … [Read more...]
Egypt’s Top “Moderate” Cleric: Apostasy a “Crime,” Punishable by Death
Coptic Solidarity The line between “moderate” and “radical” Muslim continues to fade. On the question of apostasy in Islam—whether a born or converted Muslim has the right to abandon Islam for another or no religion—the radical position is well known: unrepentant apostates are to be punished with death. Yet one of the Muslim world’s greatest authorities, the Grand Sheikh … [Read more...]
“It Is My Dream to Behead Someone” – American Muslim: Muslim Persecution of Christians, February 2016
Gatestone Institute As opposed to their Western counterparts, Christian leaders who live in the Middle East continued expressing their frustration at the West's indifference and worse. Jean-Clément Jeanbart, the Melkite Greek Catholic archbishop of Aleppo, asked during an interview: "Why are your bishops silent on a threat that is yours today as well? Because the bishops … [Read more...]