Mark Durie
In the early biography of Muhammad written by Ibn Ishaq there are many fascinating and intriguing incidents. One unforgettable story tells how Huwayyisa came to embrace Islam: The apostle said, ‘Kill any Jew that falls into your power.’ Thereupon Muhayyisa b. Mas'ud leapt upon Ibn Sunayna,...
This post gives three updates on Nagla Al-Imam, one of the most outspoken human rights activists living in an Islamic country. This post discusses: her second kidnapping and beating, her response to allegations that she promoted sexual harassment of Jewish girls on Arab television, and ...
This is a translation of a statement from Nagla al-Imam after she was detained and beaten by Egyptian security personnel. It documents her detention and bashing by an official referred to as Basha 'Sir'. This is based on a video broadcast on Al-Tarek TV, posted to...