Egypt: Salafi Party Bans Muslims from Congratulating Christians during Christmas
Egyptian Political Analyst: All Islamic Groups and Members Support Islamic State
Coptic Solidarity Dr. Ahmed Darag, an Egyptian political analyst, recently declared that “Every individual in every Islamic group in general, supports the Islamic State in one way or another.” … [Read more...]
Al Azhar Cannot Denounce ISIS of Being Un-Islamic—Even If ISIS Commits “Every Atrocity”
Coptic Solidarity During an open discussion at Cairo University held on December 2, Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb, the Sheikh and Grand Imam of Al Azhar -- and thus Egypt’s foremost authority on all things Islamic -- was again asked why Al Azhar refuses to issue a formal statement denouncing the Islamic State of lapsing into a state of kufr, that is, of becoming un-Islamic, “infidel.” … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim on Redeemer Broadcasting
I was recently interviewed on Redeemer Broadcasting's "A Plain Answer," with Dan Elmendorf. Many topics were discussed in the nearly 30-minute discussion, including the historic rise of Islam, past and present Christian martyrdom, Egypt's Sisi and the Coptic plight, and a number of Islamic doctrines, including those of abrogation, loyalty and enmity, dhimmi/jizya, and taqiyya. … [Read more...]