Coptic Solidarity Egypt’s top Muslim cleric and head of Al Azhar, Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb, recently spoke before the religious representatives of some 50 nations during a Cairo-based conference. The sheikh demonstrated once again that he is a master of exhibiting one face to fellow Muslims—one that supports the death penalty for “apostates,” calls for the totality of … [Read more...]
Why Is General Mattis Nominating the ‘Muslim Brotherhood’s Stooge’?
PJ Media Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis’ pick for undersecretary of defense for policy, Anne Patterson, is problematic. Politico briefly explains why: If nominated and confirmed, Patterson would hold the fourth most powerful position at the Pentagon -- and would effectively be the top civilian in the Defense Department, since both Mattis and his deputy, Robert Work, were … [Read more...]
All Art Is “Immoral,” Says Egypt’s Top—and “Moderate”—Cleric
Coptic Solidarity Art has a largely negative impact on human morality. So says Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, the grand imam of Egypt’s Al Azhar madrassa and arguably the “most influential Muslim in the world.” In a recent televised interview, Tayeb was asked “To what degree does art influence the morals of the youth.” The sheikh responded that art—presumably all forms and … [Read more...]
A New Genocide for Egypt’s Christians?
FrontPage Magazine Yet another murderous wave is taking Egypt’s Coptic Christian minority by storm, leading to another exodus from their homes. Last week in al-Arish, Sinai, Islamic State affiliates killed a 65-year-old Christian man by shooting him in the head; they then abducted and tortured his 45-year-old son before burning him alive and dumping his charred remains … [Read more...]
Muhammad’s Sexual Fantasies of Virgin Mary
At a time when non-Muslims are constantly warned to speak respectfully of Muhammad, or else offended Muslims might respond with violence—to the shame and blame of those who exercise their freedom of expression—consider what Muslims regularly say about the things non-Muslims hold dear. Recently during his televised Arabic-language program, Dr. Salem Abdul … [Read more...]