Category Archives: The Quiet War

By IRSHAD MANJI “… Prof. Bilgrami chalks up the defensiveness of moderate Muslims to their fear that openly criticizing other Muslims “would amount to a surrender,” the ultimate abdication of group honor—and thus identity—to a contemptuous West. But, as Prof. … Continue reading →

By IRSHAD MANJI “Bin Laden’s followers represent a real interpretation of Islam. Why don’t more Muslims challenge it? “Moderate” Muslims are part of the problem. As Martin Luther King Jr. taught many white Americans, in times of moral crisis, moderation … Continue reading →

“It is certainly true that hundreds of millions of Muslims the world over are not seeking to wage war against the United States, or other non-Muslim states… Unfortunately, that is the stated goal of all those who adhere to what … Continue reading →

“Terrorism is a crutch” The threat of Islamists using “Lawfare” strategies is more subtle – and more dangerous – to our nation. Their goal is to destroy the US from within.

“Islam is a religion that has always been revitalized by its migration, America is a nation that has been constantly rejuvenated by immigrants. There is now a critical mass of Muslims in America.” – Eboo Patel, President Obama’s faith adviser. … Continue reading →

“The world is a bit safer now that Osama bin Laden has been killed by U.S. special forces. But now that the man who inspired thousands of Muslims to commit acts of murder has been taken out, it’s time to … Continue reading →

“Arab reaction to the killing of Osama bin Laden is only in its infancy less than 48 hours after President Obama announced the event itself to the world. To draw conclusions about how the strike will impact US-Arab relations or … Continue reading →

Below is a taste of the reactions from members of some of the major pro-jihadi forums: “Although bin Laden’s death is a large symbolic victory for the United States, one cannot forget that this fight is against an ideology – … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON–Osama bin Laden has been killed, President Barack Obama announced Sunday night. CNN and other news agencies reported that the US is in possession of the body and that identification has been absolutely confirmed. No details of bin Laden’s death … Continue reading →