TagsTagsThe Hajj pilgrimage is Islam’s most sacred ritual, a chance for the pious and devout to demonstrate their commitment to peace and tolerance and love. Oh, and by the way, “Death to America.”
According to new information, accused Al Qaeda plotter Jose Padilla was recruited for the jihad while on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca: Padilla recruited for al Qaeda jihad. (Hat tip: Jihad Watch.) In the court document, a man identified as Abdallah Ahmad Salih al-Rimi — aka Uways — told U.S. authorities ...
Islam, Haj, Hajj, Pilgrimage, Mecca, Terrorism, Al Qaeda, Jose Padilla
They’re going to be doing this until Tuesday, in the world’s center of Islam; the violent ritual that often results in stampedes killing thousands: Muslim haj pilgrims perform devil-stoning ritual. MENA, Saudi Arabia, Dec 31 (Reuters) - More than 2.5 million Muslim haj pilgrims performed devil-stoning rites on Sunday, amid tight ...
Haj, Hajj, Stoning the Devil, Saudi Arabia, Anti-Americanism