This account of the Bangladesh war should not be seen as unbiased

By Cross Post | Published: June 8, 2011

This is a cross-post by Nayanika Mookherjee from CiF

Ian Jack, writing on the book Dead Reckoning by the Indian author Sarmila Bose, claimed that “a truth about the Bangladesh war is that remarkably few scholars and historians have given it thorough, independent scrutiny” (It’s not the arithmetic of genocide that’s important. It’s that we pay attention, 21 May). But to take Bose’s word for it would be an unfortunate misreading.

The Bangladesh liberation war – the nine-month struggle in 1971 whereby East Pakistan broke away and became an independent nation – remains relatively unknown in the west. I am a social anthropologist who has undertaken a decade-long research on the memories of wartime rape from the Bangladesh war. I came into contact with contemporary post-nationalist readings which address the role of Bengali Muslims in the killing of Bihari/non-Bengali collaborators and communities. Yet none of these Bangladeshi works are referenced in Bose’s book, which she claims to be the “first critical, neutral” study.

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The Threat of Campus Extremists Must Not Be Ignored

By Cross Post | Published: June 8, 2011

This is a post by Ghaffar Hussain of the Quilliam Foundation, printed in the Express

Omar Sheikh, who was convicted of beheading US journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan in 2002, was radicalised while studying at the London School of Economics.

Waheed Zaman, who was convicted of involvement in the 2006 transatlantic liquid bomb plot, was the former president of London Metropolitan University Islamic society.

Omar Sharif, who tried to blow himself up outside a bar in Tel Aviv in 2003, was radicalised while at King’s College London, and the list goes on and on.

I could name dozens of cases of radicalisation where the individual concerned came into contact with extremist groups and ideology while studying at a British university.

Furthermore, I know through my years of experience as a former student activist that extremist organisations target campuses for recruitment. It is central to their strategy and tactically the most effective way of recruiting.

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Terrorism works, Salafi Preacher told UCL students on campus

By avicenna | Published: June 7, 2011

Last week, Nicola Dandridge the chief executive of the Universities, dismissed the claims that Universities campuses are centres of radicalization in a report in the Daily Telegraph:

She said that universities had no more of a problem than the rest of society and that students had to be left to monitor visiting speakers themselves.
“You cannot draw the conclusion that because wild things are said at university that automatically equates to radicalisation,” Ms Dandridge said. “We have to be really careful about what we are saying about cause and effect.”

Needless to say this ridiculous evasion was welcomed by “non-violent” extremists and their well-wishers.

It is highly unlikely Nicola Dandridge looked very hard for examples of extremist radicalisation on campus. Either that or she suffers from that peculiar white liberal afflication of being unable or unwilling to discern between people who observe conservative Islamic values and extremist Islamist ideology, often because to do so might risk being labelled a “racist” or, at the very least, “Islamophobic”.

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The Golden Child: Abu Usamah Ath-Thahabi

By Cross Post | Published: June 6, 2011

This is a cross-post from the now, sadly, defunct blog Salafi Burnout

The Grand Muff Diver

The next entry into our rogue gallery is the one mockingly called “Goldie” by the late Abu Uwais Ahmed Abdullah Ali (May Allah have mercy upon him) Abu Usamah Khalifah Ath-Thahabi. Abu Usamah is a fast talking, intelligent and very talented individual (especially for manipulating women) that never lived up to his potential because of his love for the opposite sex and the ensuing scandals that caused a lot of brothers to distrust and in some cases to even hate him. His impulsive nature also caused him to bounce around a lot (New Jersey, England, Florida, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Peoria, England again). However along the way, he would marry a lot, and there are at least two women that have written in and confirmed to have had fully sexual relationships with him that were not his wife. He used his fame within salafi circles and position as Imam to swoon women.

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The Intellectual Breakdown of Noam Chomsky

By avicenna | Published: June 6, 2011

Poor old Noam Chomsky. It appears the scared old cow of the left wing is going through an intellectual breakdown of late. After condemning the the US for the death of Osama Bin Laden, in an acceptance speech for the Sydney Peace Prize, he has now praised the Pakistani military.

“The commandos who violated Pakistani sovereignty were given orders to fight their way out if necessary. They risked coming into confrontation with the Pakistani army.
”In a society barely hanging together, the military is very stable, very professional. They are dedicated to the defence of Pakistan, which is probably the fastest-growing nuclear power in the world. If confronted it will fight.”

Yes, you read that right. He priaised the Pakistani military and chose to ignore he plight of ordinary Pakistanis, who have borne the brunt of Islamic terrorism perpetrated by vicious extremists who regard Osama Bin Laden as their spiritual leader. According to the South Asia Terrorism Portal, there have been nearly 35,000 civilian fatalities in Pakistan caused by Islamic terrorism since 2003.

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Sharon Horgan’s Suicide Bomber joke

By avicenna | Published: June 5, 2011

On ‘Have I Got News For You’ on Friday night, host Sharon Horgan, who according to her wikipedia entry is an “Irish actress, writer and comedienne”, made a joke which has been picked up on YouTube:

The YouTube channel (DaggersOfTruth) which hosts the video has this message tagged on at the end:

As Muslims, it is our duty to counter this filthy accusation by Sharon Horgan.

And then goes on to say

Sharon Horgan has accused over a Billion Muslims, who have visited Mecca or intend to visit, of being suicide bombers. Read the description, which will inform you of what steps you now need to take against the bbc.

But that’s incorrect. As you can see in the video, Sharon Horgan neither accused nor implied that over a billion Muslims who visit Mecca are suicide bombers. Her joke, in poor taste though it was, works because Mecca is revered by Muslim suicide bombers.

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Weard Beards

By Abdul Hamid al Manchesteri | Published: June 5, 2011

Gillette boycott:

Shaving Weard Invokes Wrath of Allah

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“When I want a sex-slave, I go to the market and buy her”

By Mutazil | Published: June 4, 2011

From Freethought Nation:

Abu Ishaq al-Huwaini

Egyptian-American activist Raymond Ibrahim has written an article discussing remarks by “popular” Egyptian Muslim cleric Abu Ishaq al-Huwaini justifying the invasion, plunder and rape of non-Muslim lands, in order to enrich Muslims. Ibrahim also cites recent cases of this behavior, justified by Islamic doctrines, as put forth by such preachers as al-Huwaini. In a speech some years ago, Huwaini remarked:

If only we can conduct a jihadist invasion at least once a year or if possible twice or three times, then many people on earth would become Muslims. And if anyone prevents our dawa or stands in our way, then we must kill them or take as hostage and confiscate their wealth, women and children. Such battles will fill the pockets of the Mujahid who can return home with 3 or 4 slaves, 3 or 4 women and 3 or 4 children. This can be a profitable business if you multiply each head by 300 or 400 dirham. This can be like financial shelter whereby a jihadist, in time of financial need, can always sell one of these heads [meaning slavery]. (Translated by Nonie Darwish.)

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Standing By Extremists Undermines Liberals

By Cross Post | Published: June 2, 2011

This is a cross-post by Lucy Lips from Harry’s Place

A number of liberal Rabbis have endorsed London Citizens, in the wake of the revelation that their Deputy Chair, Junaid Ahmed regards Hamas as “heroes”.

Here’s a report from the JC:

As the controversy deepened, Rabbi Jeremy Gordon told New London Synagogue in his weekly address: “I’ve watched the speech and I’m in pain as these people, who inspire terrorist atrocities, are held up as heroes.”

Rabbi Gordon said he remained a supporter of London Citizens. “Someone has to care about bringing diverse communities together and I have met no-one who does that better than London Citizens.”

At the New North London Synagogue, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg also wrote to members. He said: “The JC named me today for my participation in events held by London Citizens, criticising the organisation because of the role within it of a Muslim leader who, the paper shows, expressed support for Hamas during the Gaza war. I abhor such views and expect London Citizens to take this matter most seriously.”

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Muslim Cocaine Dealer Sues Over Pork

By avicenna | Published: June 1, 2011

A quandary faced by this cokehead in a Nebraska prison. After being sent to prison for dealing in cocaine, is suing the prison for serving pork and violating his dietary restrictions.

Halal Coke Snorter

A NEBRASKA prison inmate is suing Lancaster county for a quarter of a million dollars. The devout Muslim alleges he was served pork while in custody – violating the rules of his religion.

Court records said that 48-year-old Dario Scott follows dietary restrictions that bar Muslims from eating pork and that in March while awaiting trial, he was assured that pork was not served in the Lancaster County jail.

But, according to this report, he was later told that pork was an ingredient in some of the jail food.

Scott says in his lawsuit that he was sickened by the pork and that his rights to practice his religion were violated.

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