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Ep 1255 | Jihad vs. Jesus: Islam’s Plan to Conquer Christian America | Raymond Ibrahim

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Oct 17, 2025
In this discussion, Raymond Ibrahim, a scholar and author specializing in Islamic history, unveils the historical aggression of Islam towards Christianity. He critically examines the nature of jihad and the implications of Muslim migration to the West. Raymond clarifies the idea of Islamic moderation, highlighting how true practices often reflect deeper doctrines. He also explores the Crusades as a response to historical provocations and emphasizes the importance of resisting false narratives in favor of upholding Christian truths.
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INSIGHT

Bin Laden’s Two Audiences Revealed

  • Raymond Ibrahim discovered that Arabic writings from bin Laden showed a different message to Muslims than to Western audiences.
  • He juxtaposed those texts to reveal consistent jihadist continuity from early Islamic conquests to modern terror groups.
INSIGHT

Islam As Law, Not Just Spirituality

  • Islam centers on submission to Sharia and highly codified legal categories rather than a private spiritual condition.
  • Later, violent Medinan verses abrogate earlier peaceful Meccan verses for stronger Muslims, shaping jihad doctrine.
ANECDOTE

Library Debate Over Meccan Verses

  • Ibrahim recounts debating a Salafi coworker at the Library of Congress about Quranic verses and abrogation.
  • The coworker admitted he lived by Meccan (peaceful) verses because Muslims are weak in Washington, DC.
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