JIHAD WATCH 07/21/2020

New York Times Falsely Claims Muhammad Would Deplore Conversion of Hagia Sophia to a Mosque My latest in PJ Media: If you’re concerned about the implications for the geopolitical scene, as well as for the Church, of the conversion of Hagia Sophia to a mosque, relax: in a piece by the prominent Turkish moderate Muslim Mustafa Akyol, the New York Times is here to tell you that what’s happening is […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Robert Spencer Muslims and Leftists cheer fire at Nantes cathedral in France A shared love for the destruction of the West and the Judeo-Christian tradition. “Again: Muslims and leftists cheer over cathedral fire in Nantes,” JournalistenWatch, July 19, 2020 (thanks to Medforth): After yesterday’s cathedral fire in Nantes, there was a nuisance that has been repeated in the comment columns of social media formats, especially Facebook, at […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Robert Spencer Amazon unironically censors second part of “Killing Free Speech” documentary on censorship Killing free speech, indeed. This is part of a much larger endeavor, as The Complete Infidel’s Guide to Free Speech (and Its Enemies) shows. If Leftist censorship isn’t stopped, it will destroy America as a free society. “Amazon Censors Second Part of ‘Killing Free Speech’ Censorship Documentary,” by Allum Bokhari, Breitbart, July 18, 2020: Last […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Robert Spencer UK: Police consider dropping terms ‘Islamist terror’ and ‘jihadi’ to avoid offending Muslims Labeling jihadis “irhabis,” those who wage unlawful warfare, of course assumes that jihad activity goes against the teachings of Islam. Obligingly calling jihadis irhabis will prevent British authorities from being able to confront or challenge the fact that jihadis make recruits among peaceful Muslims by presenting themselves as the authentic exponents of Islamic teachings. Pretending […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Robert Spencer Pakistan: Ancient Buddha statue discovered, Muslim construction workers destroy it as “un-Islamic” Besides removing supposed temptations to idolatry, Islamic jihadists want to destroy the artifacts of non-Muslim civilizations because doing so testifies to the truth of Islam, as the Qur’an suggests that the destroyed remnants of ancient non-Muslim civilizations are a sign of Allah’s punishment of those who rejected his truth: Many were the Ways of Life […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Robert Spencer New York: Muslim migrant gave jihadis money they used to buy US military uniforms Why did they want US military uniforms? According to a hadith, Muhammad said “War is deceit.” (Bukhari 4.52.269) “Bosnian National Sentenced for Providing Material Support to Terrorists,” Justice Department, July 9, 2020 (thanks to Creeping Sharia): St. Louis, MO – Nihad Rosic, aka Yahya Abuayesha Mudzahid, 32, of Utica, New York, appeared today before U.S. […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Robert Spencer India: Muslim mocks Hindu for wearing tilak and saffron stole, beats him to death when he complains “It’s yet another horrific case that turns the manufactured narrative of ‘minorities living under fear’ on its head and exposes, on the other hand, the growing minority extremism.” That’s why you won’t hear about this in the establishment media. “UP: Hindu Man Mocked And Beaten Up For Wearing Tilak And Saffron Stole, Dies During Treatment,” […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Robert Spencer Palestinian Airlines and Its 140 Employees Bassam Eid is a Palestinian journalist and human rights activist who must publish in Israel and the West, for he exhibits a most unusual characteristic for Palestinian journalists: he tells the truth. Here is his discussion of Palestinian Airlines, its rise, fall, and continued, phantasmagorical and expensive existence, with no planes but 140 employees. Palestinian […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Hugh Fitzgerald Pakistan: Muslim cleric says Christians “worst infidels of the universe, have no right to live in Islamic country” “Surely the vilest of animals in Allah’s sight are those who disbelieve.” (Qur’an 8:55) “Muslim Cleric Promotes Hatred Against Christians in Pakistan,” International Christian Concern, July 18, 2020: 07/18/2020 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – Church leaders in Pakistan have raised concern over a video that went viral on social media that prompted hate against Christians. […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Robert Spencer Islam on Women: A Rebuttal of Dr. Craig Considine on the Topic of Muhammad’s Humanity There have rarely been historical figures more virulently anti-women than Muhammad, yet alongside many other characteristics of the prophet of Islam that are lauded by Dr. Craig Considine, Considine insists that Muhammad is inherently humane. Dr. Considine frequently repeats an interesting rebuttal to the claim that Islam oppresses women in the character of Aisha, one […] Read more 2020-07-20  •  Isaac Marshall