FrontPage Magazine The media is abuzz with news that a portion of the Koran, which Muslims believe was first recited by their prophet, Muhammad, may actually predate Muhammad himself. Many seem to think that such news will have a large impact on the Muslim world and make Muslims rethink the veracity of their faith. Thus Tom Holland, a British historian, asserts, “It … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim via Skype: ‘Terrorism in America’
Isik Abla, host of the satellite television show, Embracing New Life, recently interviewed me via Skype on a number of matters dealing with Islam and the West. The nearly 30-minute long video follows: … [Read more...]
Islam’s ‘Reformation’ Is Already Here—and It’s Called ‘ISIS’
The idea that Islam needs to reform is again in the spotlight following the recent publication of Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s new book, Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now. While Ali makes the argument that Islam can reform—and is in desperate need of taking the extreme measures she suggests to do so—many of her critics offer a plethora of opposing claims, including that Islam … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim Interview: Why Islam Will Not Reform and More
I was recently interviewed on Reel Talk with Audrey Russo. Topics included why President Sisi will not reform Islam, the continuity of Christian genocide (whether by Ottomans or ISIS), and Obama's refusal to fulfill his word to the Christian descendants of genocide victims of jihad. Click here to listen to the 30-minute interview. … [Read more...]
Islamic State: All Churches in Cairo Must Be Destroyed
Hussein bin Mahmoud, a jurist of Sharia law for the Islamic State, said in an article published on February 17 and appearing in various jihadi websites that all Christian churches in Cairo must be demolished. Titled the “Ruling on Egypt’s Christians,” the article, written like a fatwa, asserts that The ruling concerning the churches that are in Cairo is that they be destroyed, … [Read more...]