The 'legal reasons' behind ISIS cutting off hands and heads
Al Monitor has published an article by Shukur Khikhal entitled
As for cutting off hands and heads, jizya tax imposition on non-Muslims, female genital mutilation, destruction of tombs and shrines and other practices carried out by IS, they are all enshrined in Salafist doctrines set forth mainly by Ibn Yaymiyyah. His doctrines are gathered in a book titled “Majmu' al-Fatawa” by Ibn Taymiyyah.
The truth of the matter is that these doctrines are taught regularly in schools and universities in many Arab countries. It is worth mentioning that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the current leader of IS — who proclaimed himself a caliph of Muslims in Mosul — studied these doctrines in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences in Baghdad.
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A very somber explanation of the psychological nature of beheading is found here.
As for cutting off hands and heads, jizya tax imposition on non-Muslims, female genital mutilation, destruction of tombs and shrines and other practices carried out by IS, they are all enshrined in Salafist doctrines set forth mainly by Ibn Yaymiyyah. His doctrines are gathered in a book titled “Majmu' al-Fatawa” by Ibn Taymiyyah.
The truth of the matter is that these doctrines are taught regularly in schools and universities in many Arab countries. It is worth mentioning that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the current leader of IS — who proclaimed himself a caliph of Muslims in Mosul — studied these doctrines in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences in Baghdad.
Read more here
A very somber explanation of the psychological nature of beheading is found here.
Pope Francis: "On Persecution against Christians, we are in World War III"
A distinct chill was felt by Jews and Christians when Pope Francis met them recently in Rome.
Pope Francis has told a group of Jewish leaders “first it was your turn and now it is our turn” in a discussion about the persecution and murder of Christians in the Middle East.
According to one of the persons attending the meeting, the Pope believes this junction in world history, "is the beginning of World War III".
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A map by ISIL of their intended world wide domination can be seen here.
Pope Francis has told a group of Jewish leaders “first it was your turn and now it is our turn” in a discussion about the persecution and murder of Christians in the Middle East.
According to one of the persons attending the meeting, the Pope believes this junction in world history, "is the beginning of World War III".
Read more.
A map by ISIL of their intended world wide domination can be seen here.
Jerusalem: Tension on the increase, Temple Mount a Flash-point
Tension is on the rise in Jerusalem - this article gives a penetrating look at the issues. "Palestinian friends and colleagues told Al-Monitor that they've heard a move is afoot to turn the Temple Mount (Haram al-Sharif) from a Muslim place of prayer into a joint prayer site for believers of both faiths, repeating the transformation that took place at the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Ibrahimi Mosque) in Hebron. Their concern is based, among other things, on a series of moves made recently by the Israel police. At the end of June, police issued dozens of Palestinians with restraining orders barring them from the area for four months, claiming the move was needed to prevent “serious damage to persons or property.”
During Ramadan (this year in July), police restricted Friday prayers to those 50 and older."
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Syria: Aleppo's Forgotten Christians
Meanwhile, during the advance of ISIS in Iraq, there still is a war going on in Syria.
Here's what's going on among the "forgotten Christians and minorities" in Aleppo. Read more here
Here's what's going on among the "forgotten Christians and minorities" in Aleppo. Read more here
Burak Bekdil: "Golda Meir was Right - Sorry to Remind You Again!"
Sharp-tongued Burak Bekdil didn't make many friends among conservative Muslims in his homeland, Turkey with this penetrating analysis!
How Sisi won the Israeli - Gaza War.
Mahmoud Salem has a very interesting analysis, not only of how Sisi won the Israeli - Gaz war, but of the audacity and strategy being used by the President of Egypt to sideline both Turkey and Qatar.
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ISIS: "Let's Recruit Child Soldiers!" and "Will ISIS be Crushed?"
ISIS has a new policy - recruit children "boy-soldiers".
This video released by ISIS shows a "boy-soldier" explaining that the Caliphate will "persist until the end of the world".
Researchers who want to understand the future of Sunni extremism see the cultivation of child jihadi soldiers as a new long term strategy.
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Further, what is the likelihood that ISIS can be crushed at this point? Read here
"Week in Review" states that ISIS is becoming the dominant voice among global jihadists. Read more.
This video released by ISIS shows a "boy-soldier" explaining that the Caliphate will "persist until the end of the world".
Researchers who want to understand the future of Sunni extremism see the cultivation of child jihadi soldiers as a new long term strategy.
Read more
Further, what is the likelihood that ISIS can be crushed at this point? Read here
"Week in Review" states that ISIS is becoming the dominant voice among global jihadists. Read more.
What is to be done about Gaza?
The task of residents in Gaza, as they face the desolation around them, is heart-breaking. Over 10,000 people have no homes and lost all their possessions, left with only their lives (and often with the loss of family members. A very sensitive story is found here.
Apparently, the options for Israel in Gaza are very few. Professor Efraim Inbar comments on Israel's options here.
Meanwhile, the people in Gaza are going hungry, and the time for harvest has passed. Read more.
Apparently, the options for Israel in Gaza are very few. Professor Efraim Inbar comments on Israel's options here.
Meanwhile, the people in Gaza are going hungry, and the time for harvest has passed. Read more.
Should people be free to choose their own religion?
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What happens to Christians and Shi'ite Muslims in Iraq Now?
At least 10,000 Christians have fled from surrounding the majority-Christian Hamdaniyah district near Mosul. The consequences of the arrival of the "caliphate" and the new Islamic State threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Read more.
Afganistan: Must Converts to Christianity hide from family and friends?
Suppose a person becomes a Muslim in America or England, leaving behind their Anglican or Roman Catholic heritage? Would they have to hide from family and friends for fear that they would be killed?
Or, suppose that a Muslim in Afghanistan became a Christian. Would they have to hide from family and friends for feat of death?
Here is one person's story, in Afghanistan, resulting from that kind of fear.
Or, suppose that a Muslim in Afghanistan became a Christian. Would they have to hide from family and friends for feat of death?
Here is one person's story, in Afghanistan, resulting from that kind of fear.
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