Islamic Center of Tennessee Imam Preaches Against ‘Enemies of Allah’
In July, Imam AhmedulHadi Sharif told his followers at the Islamic Center of Tennessee (ICT) that if the Muslim ummah loses the struggle over the al Aqsa mosque, the “enemies of Allah would come and try to destroy the ka’aba” (at 22:43). According to Muslims, the ka’aba is the building at Mecca that houses a […]
Why France Is Banning Muslim Street Prayers
On November 10, Muslims laid their prayer mats on a road in the northern Parisian suburb of Clichy-la-Garenne. They were met with a banner held aloft by local politicians, led by right-wing Mayor Remi Muzeau, which read: “Stop illegal prayers in the streets.” For eight months, hundreds of Muslims have gathered in front of the […]
Report: Noticeable Decline in Pakistan’s Terror Fatalities in 2016
Pakistan has seen a considerable decline in number of terror fatalities in 2016, according to a recent report. Global Peace Index 2017, a detailed report containing data on terrorism released last week observed there were 736 terror attacks in Pakistan during 2016, which resulted in 956 deaths, a 12 percent decline in terror-related deaths from […]
Experts Say Extremism Can Be Fought by Involving Civil Societies
Fighting terrorism starts with building relationships between communities and security forces, according to Miles Taylor, Counselor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The key to preventing terror attacks is to detect threats early, and the key to that “Is in our community,” Taylor said. And, that includes establishing a continuous connection with […]
Mugabe Faces Impeachment After Refusing to Resign
Zimbabwe’s longtime president Robert Mugabe is facing impeachment after making it clear in a televised speech he will not resign. Millions tuned in to radio and television Sunday expecting to celebrate the end of what has been 37 years of Mugabe’s autocratic rule. They were bitterly disappointed – some to the point of tears – […]
‘Family Values’ Republican Guilty of Sex Trafficking
Ralph Shortey, former Oklahoma state senator and a county campaign coordinator for President Donald Trump’s campaign last year, will plead guilty to a child sex trafficking offense for soliciting sex from a 17-year-old boy in March. In exchange for his guilty plea, government prosecutors have agreed to drop three counts of child pornography against him. […]