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...]
Saudi Thinker: Muslim Institutions Teach that Christians are ‘Infidels’ and ‘Enemies’
According to Saudi novelist and writer, Hani Naqshabandi, "Our [Islamic] religious institutions do not give us room to exercise free thought." By way of example, he pointed out that "They [Saudi institutions] said that the Christian is an infidel, a denizen of hell, an enemy to Allah and Islam. So we said, 'Allah's curse on them.'" The Saudi thinker made these assertions … [Read more...]
Obama: Islam Not ‘Responsible for Violence and Terrorism’
After playing the role of pseudo historian, Obama today took on the mantle of pseudo theologian, reassuring Americans that Islamic law and teaching are not "responsible for violence and terrorism" -- despite the plain fact that they are. As I delineated in “The Islamic State and Islam,” every atrocity IS has committed—whether beheading, crucifying, raping, enslaving, or … [Read more...]
Qatar Published Fatwa In 2006 Permitting Burning People — Removes It After ISIS Burns Pilot
It appears that Islam Web, a popular website owned by Qatar's Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, may have been responsible for the rationale used by the Islamic State to burn alive a Jordanian pilot captive. On February 7, 2006, the widely accessed Arabic website issued Fatwa No. 71480, titled "The Burning of Ias bin Abdul Yalil by Abu Bakr." The fatwa, or Islamic … [Read more...]
Fatwa: How Islamic State Justifies Burning Pilot Alive
Portuguese Once again, the Islamic State (IS) performs an atrocity that boggles the Western mind, and once again the Islamic State points to its namesake—Islam—to justify its depravity. IS has just released a video showing captive Jordanian pilot Mu’ath al-Kaseasbeh in a cage being burned alive (image above). It also posted a fatwa on various jihadi websites that permits the … [Read more...]