SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017
How’s That Holy Month Of Ramadan Going For You Liberals These Days?
The Daily Caller says significant terrorist attacks have sprung up across the globe since the beginning of Muslim holy month of Ramadan May 26, with current counts confirming three attacks and 149 dead, and a reported Saturday incident on London Bridge still developing.
Islamist terrorist groups usually use the holiday to mount more significant terrorist attacks, and promise their followers extra benefits for dying in such attacks during the holy month.
The major attacks of Ramadan 2017 include twin suicide bombings in Baghdad and a massive suicide borne vehicle bomb in Afghanistan. An unconfirmed terrorist incident also occurred at a casino hotel in Manila earlier this week. These attacks occurred before a reported deadly incident on London Bridge Saturday.
The Baghdad bombings targeted both an ice cream shop and elderly pension distribution center. The ice cream shop was frequented by families with small children and killed 10. The first bombing killed 12, and nearly 100 were injured between the two blasts.
The second bombing in Afghanistan killed nearly 100 people and injured hundreds more. The massive suicide vehicle struck one of the safest areas of Kabul in Afghanistan and destroyed parts of the German embassy. Several German and U.S. citizens were killed in the attack. Afghan officials believe that Taliban elements headed by the Haqqani network are responsible for the attack.
A gunman also stormed a casino hotel resort in Manila Friday and set fire to a hotel while attempting to steal nearly $2 million in gaming chips. He engaged casino workers in a firefight and then appears to have killed himself. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed nearly 40 people. All casualties in the attack were caused by smoke inhalation by fire.
Saturday, in The Blower’s Radical Islamic Terrorist Update, the ReligionofPeace.com’s List reported that during Last Month there were 207 Islamic attacks in 26 countries, in which 1,479 people were killed and 1,656 injured, including 42 suicide blasts.
Last week, President Donald Trump released a statement wishing a happy and joyous Ramadan to all who celebrate. However, the Conservative Tribune says that statement was not all rainbows and unicorns like Ramadan statements from prior White House occupants. Trump also called out those within the Islamic faith — both moderate and radical alike — whose ideology permits and encourages acts of terrorism in the name of their faith.
First noting the good aspects of Ramadan, Trump stated, “At its core, the spirit of Ramadan strengthens awareness of our shared obligation to reject violence, to pursue peace and to give to those in need who are suffering from poverty or conflict.”
However, that was immediately followed by the blunt truth and a warning to those who commit or refuse to condemn terrorist acts.
“This year, the holiday begins as the world mourns the innocent victims of barbaric terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom and Egypt, acts of depravity that are directly contrary to the spirit of Ramadan,” Trump stated. “Such acts only steel our resolve to defeat the terrorists and their perverted ideology.”
That kind of steel message is going to horrify the hardliners of the Islamic world — and the appeasers in the West who refuse to stand up to them — but the president made the case for what really matters.
Trump recounted his recent meeting with more than 50 leaders of the Islamic world while in Saudi Arabia, and noted how they had agreed to work together to ensure “peace, security and prosperity for our countries and for the world.”
“I reiterate my message delivered in Riyadh: America will always stand with our partners against terrorism and the ideology that fuels it,” Trump stated.
“During this month of Ramadan, let us be resolved to spare no measure so that we may ensure that future generations will be free of this scourge and able to worship and commune in peace.”
He concluded his message by extending his best wishes for a peaceful and blessed month for Muslims across the world as they observe their traditions, ending with, “May God bless you and your families.”
This is a powerful statement regarding the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, one that hasn’t been heard emanating from the White House for at least the past eight years, if not longer than that.
While Trump wished for blessed peace for all, he nevertheless noted the dire threat civilized society still faces, and was wholly unafraid to call it out. In doing so, he placed the whole world on notice that such a threat is not only entirely unacceptable, but will not be tolerated in the least going forward.
It’s about time. 