Ari David recently interviewed me on the Glazov Gang. The discussion revolved around the topic of my recent article, "How the Islamic World was Forged: An Exercise in Common Sense." The 10-minute interview follows: … [Read more...]
How the Islamic World was Forged: An Exercise in Common Sense
Danish, Portuguese What made non-Muslims convert to Islam, leading to the creation of the Islamic world? Early historical sources—both Muslim and non-Muslim—make clear that the Islamic empire was forged by the sword; that people embraced Islam, not so much out of sincere faith, but for a myriad of reasons—from converting in order to enjoy the boons of being on the “winning … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim on the Islamic State’s War on Christians
I recently appeared on Ave Maria Radio’s “Kresta in the Afternoon.” Topics discussed included the slaughter of some 30 Christian Ethiopians, the true meaning of "jizya" (it's not "poll tax"), and how Christians are dying for no other reason than refusing to renounce their faith -- and not just at the hands of the Islamic State. The 12-minute interview can be heard by clicking … [Read more...]
Coptic Bishop: Ethiopian ‘Christians Murdered Purely for Refusing to Renounce Their Faith’
Note: Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom, issued the following statement today, concerning the slaughter of Ethiopian Christians in Libya. Emphases added. The confirmation of the murder of Ethiopian Christians by Daesh (IS) in Libya has been received with deep sadness. These executions that unnecessarily and unjustifiably claim … [Read more...]
Claimed as Wife by Muslim Man, Christian Woman Flees: Christian Experiences in Pakistan
Editor’s note: The following account was written for RaymondIbrahim.com by an American teacher in the Muslim world. As I was writing this story, I could not stop comparing and contrasting the life of Eden, a young Christian woman from Pakistan, to the life of my daughter, a young Buddhist woman from Thailand. They are both beautiful 21 years old women who grew up dreaming … [Read more...]