Topic: Sharia State

Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, appeared on Fox News to advocate for a new terminology in the war on terror. He suggests the United States should declare war on "political, theocratic Islam" rather than using the term radical Islam. Jasser compares the necessary strategy to the Cold War effort against communism.

The "Ten Commandments" issued by ISIS for Islamic rule in captured territories include strict Sharia mandates such as the destruction of shrines, bans on drugs and alcohol, and restrictions on women's movement. The group claims to be restoring the glory of the Islamic Caliphate while seizing public funds for the Imam's use. Media focus on the destruction of religious landmarks is identified as a distraction from the group's geopolitical and economic objectives.

The investigation into the Benghazi consulate attack focuses on redacted State Department emails and the claim of responsibility by Ansar al-sharia. Discussion centers on a suspect apprehended in Turkey and transferred to Tunisia, whom US authorities have not yet questioned. Critics argue the administration's narrative is inconsistent, specifically regarding how intelligence was gathered from social media during the event.

Reports from the Saturday edition of The New York Times highlight massive protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square led by Salafis and the Muslim Brotherhood. These groups are demanding a transition to a Sharia state and the removal of military generals. The hosts argue that this significant development is being downplayed or suppressed by mainstream Sunday news outlets.

The assassination of Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan prompts a debate over potential CIA involvement and the geopolitical stability of the region. While one perspective suggests a "cookie cutter" intelligence operation to pressure Pervez Musharraf, the counter-argument attributes the event to internal radical groups seeking a Sharia state.