JIHAD WATCH 05/15/2017

Pakistan detains Muslim leader for “spreading terrorism in the name of jihad”
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 10:07 pm

The distinction between terrorism and jihad is exceedingly fine, especially in light of these Qur’an passages: “We will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve for what they have associated with Allah of which He had not sent down authority. And their refuge will be the Fire, and wretched is the residence of […]
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Merkel says Germany won’t step up fight against the Islamic State even if NATO does
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 09:35 pm

She has to appease her restive new citizenry. After all, before too long they will be in charge. “Merkel: Germany Won’t Step Up Fight Against ISIS Even If NATO Does,” by Saagar Enjeti, Daily Caller, May 12, 2017 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): German Chancellor Angela Merkel does not plan on increasing the country’s […]
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Sudan: Atheist faces death for leaving Islam
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 09:22 pm

This is not “extremism.” The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law. It’s based on the Qur’an: “They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the cause of Allah. But if they turn away, then seize […]
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Bin Laden’s son encourages Muslims to launch lone-wolf jihad attacks
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 09:02 pm

He raised his son to continue the family business. “Bin Laden son’s chilling video threat to the West as he encourages Muslim extremists to launch lone-wolf attacks,” by Omar Wahid, The Mail On Sunday, May 14, 2017: Osama Bin Laden’s son encouraged Muslim extremists to launch lone-wolf attacks against the West in a chilling video […]
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UK: Muslim rape gang victim says “I was made to feel as though I was racist”
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 08:25 pm

She was also told not to mention the ethnicity of her attackers. British authorities were (and are) more concerned about protecting the Muslim community than about protecting their own children. They are condemning the British people to a future of civil strife, violence, and subjugation — all to avoid accusations of racism and “Islamophobia.” “Rotherham […]
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Condo tower with Islamic museum and mosque to rise at proposed Ground Zero Mosque site
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 05:46 am

“Describing the controversy as ‘a fabricated issue,’ Mr. El-Gamal, who received death threats at the time, insisted that the scaled-down museum would still achieve his original objective. ‘We are still building an Islamic museum and sanctuary,’ he said.” A “sanctuary”? In this context, that’s a mosque. And sure, he received death threats. Always claiming victim […]
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South Africa: Deputy President and government ministers to fast in solidarity with “Palestinians”
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 05:35 am

The “Palestinian” cause is fashionable among Leftist leaders and spokesmen worldwide. None of those Leftists appear to be aware, or to care, that the foundational principles and beliefs that motivate Muslims to take up that cause are inimical to their own interests. In this case, South African leaders are endorsing a cause that works directly […]
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Convicted jihad murderer of six Israelis elected Palestinian mayor of Hebron
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 05:12 am

“Mr. President, I affirm to you that we are raising our youth, our children, our grandchildren on a culture of peace,” Abbas claimed when he met Trump in Washington. “And we are endeavoring to bring about security, freedom and peace for our children to live like the other children in the world, along with the […]
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What we learned when Sally Yates spoke her mind
By Brian Thomas on May 14, 2017 04:58 am

I contributed to the Glazov Gang this week; you can watch my first Brian of London Moment: A little background: this piece grew out of my original analysis of the first Immigration Executive Order, which was published here on JihadWatch. I was reminded of this by the comments Sally Yates made while being cross examined by […]
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Turkey: Large Muslim crowd prays in front of Hagia Sophia, demanding it become a mosque again
By Robert Spencer on May 14, 2017 04:30 am

In October, Erdogan appointed a full-time imam for the Hagia Sophia, who was to lead the five daily prayers there. So its reconversion into a mosque is essentially already complete. But it is not officially a mosque yet. That will doubtless come soon. If Erdogan had any actual good will toward Europe, he would give […]
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