Sharia in action: Islamic State stones couple to death for adultery
MARCH 26, 2015 5:39 AM BY ROBERT SPENCER19 COMMENTS
Stoning adulterers is not “extremist”; it is Islamic law. The caliph Umar, one of Muhammad’s closest companions, even maintained that it was originally in the Qur’an: ‘Umar said, “I am afraid that after a long time has passed, people may say, “We do not find the Verses of the Rajam (stoning to death) in the […]
Canada: Muslim chemistry student suspected of jihad terror activities released with order to “keep the peace”
MARCH 25, 2015 11:06 PM BY ROBERT SPENCER11 COMMENTS
What could possibly go wrong? “RCMP release P.E.I. chemistry student suspected of terrorism activities with an order to ‘keep the peace,’” by Douglas Quan, National Post, March 25, 2015: Two different pictures emerged Wednesday of a Prince Edward Island university student who is the target of a national security probe. In the eyes of the […]
Bowe Bergdahl charged with desertion
MARCH 25, 2015 2:20 PM BY ROBERT SPENCER42 COMMENTS
Five active, trained, seasoned, battle-hardened jihadis traded for a deserter. Bergdahl in Afghanistan reportedly deserted his unit with the intention of joining the Taliban, and while with them, converted to Islam, declared himself a “mujahid.” “Bowe Bergdahl Charged With Desertion, Lawyer Says,” by Luis Martinez and Lee Ferran, ABC News, March 25, 2015: American soldier […]
Islamic State recruits 400 children for “Cubs of the Caliphate”
MARCH 25, 2015 10:57 AM BY ROBERT SPENCER24 COMMENTS
The learned analysts quoted in this Newsweek article (not reproduced below) are sure that this is a sign that the Islamic State is on the wane, and can no longer attract adults the way it did before — since only 120 new adult jihadis joined the group between January 1 and March 23. These analysts […]
Morocco: Islamic State cell operating in nine cities plotted to murder public officials
MARCH 25, 2015 9:55 AM BY ROBERT SPENCER3 COMMENTS
They had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State’s caliph. Muslim groups as far away as the Philippines and Nigeria have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. The power of the idea of the caliphate is drawing Muslims from all over the world to join the Islamic State or work on its behalf at home, while […]
Islamic State hacking group that posted hit of U.S. military personnel says it has penetrated military websites
MARCH 25, 2015 11:22 PM BY ROBERT SPENCER3 COMMENTS
“The hacker declined to provide any proof, though, saying he didn’t want to lose access to the sites.” If this is true, we will see that soon enough. But it may just be another attempt to “strike terror into the hearts of the enemies of Allah” (Qur’an 8:60). “ISIS hacking group: We’re inside military websites,” […]
Ted Cruz, Robert Spencer to speak at Young America’s Foundation’s New England Freedom Conference
MARCH 25, 2015 5:17 PM BY ROBERT SPENCER23 COMMENTS
I am honored to be speaking at the Young America’s Foundation’s New England Freedom Conference, to be held this weekend in Nashua, New Hampshire. Senator Ted Cruz will also be speaking, as well as Katie Pavlich, John Stossel, Steve Lonegan, and YAF President Ron Robinson. The YAF info site on this conference says: At this […]
Jihad Watch #15 in Newsmax’s Top 50 Conservative Blogs of 2015
MARCH 25, 2015 12:33 PM BY ROBERT SPENCER35 COMMENTS
Hey, thanks, Newsmax. This shows that some people value getting the truth about the jihad threat that the U.S. government and mainstream media are determined to obscure. “Newsmax’s Top 50 Conservative Blogs of 2015,” by Theodore Kettle, Newsmax, March 24, 2015 (thanks to Mike): 15. Jihad Watch – Robert Spencer must travel with a bodyguard, […]
Dearborn, Michigan: Judge orders Muslim cleric who advocates jihad to disclose where his money is coming from
MARCH 25, 2015 10:09 AM BY ROBERT SPENCER23 COMMENTS
“He is known for advocating Jihad and influencing hundreds of thousands of ISIS followers on social media.” What about the Muslims in Dearborn whom he has influenced? Who are they, and what are they doing now? Does anyone know? Does anyone care? “Judge: Controversial Dearborn cleric must disclose where his money is coming from,” by […]
Canadian converts to Islam, plots to blow up British Columbia legislature, says “I’m going to die, which is what I want”
MARCH 25, 2015 9:42 AM BY ROBERT SPENCER16 COMMENTS
How is it that John Nuttall converted to Islam and then set out so assiduously to misunderstand his new, peaceful religion? Who taught him to seek death? Who taught him that it would please Allah to blow up the British Columbia legislature? Does anyone know? Does anyone care? Islamic supremacists frequently affirm how much they […]
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