JIHAD WATCH 05/17/2020

Morocco: Muslim YouTuber quotes Qur’an to claim Allah transformed disobedient Jews into apes and pigs Anas Arex says: “This is why the Jews were said to be ‘the brothers of apes and pigs’ and not ‘the offspring of apes and pigs.’ This is because they are not their offspring, but only resemble them, and are their siblings in their conduct and traits.” Others differ. When the British adventurer Sir Richard […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Robert Spencer Islamic Republic of Iran closes 147 shops, arrests three people for “not following Sharia” during Ramadan Piety in Islamic states is all too frequently not an honest expression of genuine religiosity, but a matter of coercion and fear, of bowing to the violent intimidation that so often marks the behavior of Islamic supremacists. “Iran Arrests Three and Closes 147 Shops for ‘Not Following Sharia Law,'” by Pooya Stone, Iran Focus, May […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Robert Spencer Somalia: Some imams preach that Muslims are ‘immune to coronavirus’ This idea is based on the assumption that adherence to Sharia will bring one success and prosperity in this world as well as the next. That also leads to jihad activity, since jihad warfare against unbelievers is likewise a Sharia tenet. “Muslims ‘immune to coronavirus’ some imams in Somalia say, putting public at risk,” by […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Robert Spencer France: Vandals cut down monumental and iconic iron cross, “symbol of the entire Languedoc region” This attack could have perpetrated by militant atheists, angry ex-Catholics, any number of people. But such people have been in France for years, and there have not been incidents of this kind. However, France has seen a large influx of Muslim migrants in recent years, many of whom believe that it is an insult to […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Robert Spencer One of Tariq Ramadan’s rape accusers files complaint over her identity being revealed by French intelligence agent “In this case, there have been many pressures and threats on the victims to scare them and silence them. The disclosure of identities and addresses is part of these methods.” All around the world, Islamic supremacists traffic in intimidation. And all around the world, non-Muslims cower and fall into the line. It is not yet […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Robert Spencer Ramadan: Month of Jihad In the West, Ramadan is usually called a holy month (while in Arabic is called kareem — magnanimous), but the concept of Ramadan’s holiness has different meanings in Islam. Certainly, holiness expresses sanctity, peace, and reverence. But it is also the month of Jihad in Islam. No doubt, Ramadan is a blessed time for Muslim […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Hesham Shehab German intelligence exposes Muslim Brotherhood’s plan to undermine Germany An internal intelligence report from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) in state of Bavaria has warned of the growing security threat posed by Muslim Brotherhood. The report states that Muslim Brotherhood in Germany seeks to establish a comprehensive system of government which does not guarantee the sovereignty of the people, […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Rami Dabbas Mohammad Massad, A Palestinian Fed Up with the Massively Corrupt Palestinian Authority A Palestinian who was once a militant member of Fatah has had a change of heart and wants the Israeli government to stop giving money to the dictatorial and corrupt PA. His extraordinary challenge to the PA is reported in the Jerusalem Post here: Mohammad Aref Massad, a former Palestinian security prisoner, has demanded that […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Hugh Fitzgerald Ramadan in Nigeria: Muslims murder 23 Christians as media claims that “holy month” is for prayer and forgiveness Fulani “herdmen” attacking Christians are really Fulani jihadists, but it sounds more politically correct to say “herdsmen” and understate the problem of jihad. The jihad genocide against Christians and the routine persecution of religious minorities continues to be largely ignored, as well as the doctrine that fuels it, under the argument that to speak about […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Christine Douglass-Williams Popular Muslim preacher Zakir Naik urges Islamic countries to arrest and prosecute non-Muslim Indians under blasphemy laws The global anti-India campaign launched by Muslims against India over Kashmir has been accompanied by an al-Qaeda call to jihad against India, Pakistan and Kuwait lobbying for support from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), smears on social media, and Indians getting  fired for “Islamophobia” in Muslim countries. Now, popular jihadi preacher Zakir Naik has […] Read more 2020-05-16  •  Christine Douglass-Williams

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