Islamic nations are again learning that the jihad is a volatile instrument of war that can easily backfire on those who preach it; that “holy war” is hardly limited to fighting and subjugating “infidels”—whether the West in general, Israel in particular, or the millions of non-Muslim minorities under Islam—but can also be used to fight “apostates,” that is, Muslims accused of … [Read more...]
Erdogan ‘Ready to Withdraw from Political Life’?
Coptic Solidarity Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the current Prime Minister of Turkey, said he would “withdraw from political life” if his Justice and Development party failed to win majority seats in Turkey’s upcoming elections scheduled to be held on March 30. On March 6 he told reporters, “If my party does not achieve first place in the municipal elections, I would be ready to … [Read more...]
The Past and the Future
Last November Raymond Ibrahim was interviewed by Egyptian reporter Sherif Awad. The interview appeared in several Egyptian magazines and websites, as well as American ones, such as the Westchester Guardian. The interview follows: Awad: Can you tell us about your family and their profession and how and why they decided to migrate to the US? Tell us about your childhood and … [Read more...]
Seven Christians Executed in Libya
Libyan authorities came across the slain bodies of seven Christian Copts in the region of Jarutha, less than 20 miles west of Benghazi, on Monday afternoon. According to Libyan authorities, "The slain were killed by gunshots all over their bodies." Pictures (reproduced above and below) confirm that the men were killed "execution-style," including one Copt whose head and face … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim on The 700 Club
Last Thursday, February 20, I appeared on CBN’s The 700 Club, discussing the worsening plight of Christians under Islam with Pat Robertson. … [Read more...]