Islam in Canada > Muslim in Surrey, B.C., in compliance with the Quran, slashes the necks of two men

 

‘On behalf of the Islamic State’: Security video shows terror attack on Surrey bus

Global News has obtained video surveillance entered as evidence at a recent B.C. Supreme Court trial that ended with federal prosecutors securing a terrorism conviction in a horrifying attack on a Surrey transit bus two years ago.

Abdul Aziz Kawam, 30, assaulted a man with a knife at a bus stop near Fraser Highway and 156th Street before boarding a bus and slashing another passenger in the throat on April 1, 2023. Both men survived.

Security video shows Kawam walking onto the bus, followed a few seconds later by his victim, whose identity is protected by a publication ban.

Both stood near the rear exit doors of the bus and rode together in silence for approximately three minutes, not speaking or interacting.

Kawam then suddenly pulled out a large knife and slashed at the victim’s neck three times, intending to kill him, according to the Admissions submitted at trial.

As bus passengers are heard screaming in the video, the victim used his body to push Kawam out of the bus.

“He was bleeding out of his neck and he still managed to throw his attacker off the bus,” said Oren Bick, general counsel with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.

The knife nicked the victim’s vocal cords and missed his main artery by a millimetre, his brother-in-law, whom we are not identifying as per the publication ban, told Global News days after the attack.

“It scared him to his core, he thought he was going to die,” he said in April 2023.

Some fifteen minutes earlier on April 1, Kawam had used the same knife to attack his first victim across the street.

“Mr. Kawam initially approached him and asked are you Muslim?,” Bick told Global News in an interview.

When the man replied “No”, Kawam went back to the bus stop, prayed for approximately two minutes, and then returned, taking the large knife out of his jacket and attacking the victim, aiming a slashing motion at his neck without making contact.

The victim, who pushed Kawam away and ran, described the blade as being approximately 10 inches, according to the Admissions.

“Kawam chased him for some distance, knife still in hand, but (the victim) was ultimately able to escape,” stated the Admissions, and was able to call 911 from a gas station nearby.

“This wasn’t a who done it, this was a why did he do it,” said Bick. “There was really no disputing what happened.”

Justice J. Miriam Gropper was tasked with determining whether the facts amounted to a terrorist purpose and Bick said the B.C. Supreme Court justice found the Crown proved its case on all three routes.

On June 30, Kawam was convicted of attempted murder and assault with a weapon for the benefit of, at the direction of, and in association with a terrorist group: the Islamic State.

“From day one of this case, within a minute of committing the attack, he took credit for it and he said it’s on behalf of the Islamic State,” Bick told Global News.

The 911 Call

After he was pushed out of the bus, Kawam walked down the street and called 911 from his mobile phone, pledging allegiance to the then leader of the Islamic State.

“I pledge my allegiance to Abu Al-Hussain Al-Hussaini Al-Qurashi, Hafezahoullah,” he told the 911 operator, who asked, ‘Sir, what’s going on?’.

“On behalf of Islamic State, I just did an attack in the bus,” Kawam replied.

When the operator asked what happened, Kawam answered: “You want the war to end, become Muslim, or pay the Jizya to the Islamic State. Don’t be fool and hide this message from your people because this will hurt civilians.”

Moments later, the RCMP officer dispatched to the scene following the first victim’s 911 call, arrived and saw Kawam on the sidewalk, still holding the knife.

According to the Admissions, the officer drew her firearm and directed Kawam to drop the knife three times before he complied and was arrested.

An Apple iPhone 11 in Kawam’s possession was seized and later searched pursuant to a warrant.

“They found a steady stream of Islamic State propaganda that had been accessed over that phone over the past couple years leading up to the attack,” Bick said.

The Pledge of Allegiance Video

Akey piece of evidence, according to Bick, was an almost three-minute-long video Kawam recorded of himself 10 days before the attack, in which he spoke about an “operation”.

March 22, 2023 was the first day of the month of Ramadan.

Kawam spoke in Arabic and pledged allegiance to Abu Al-Hussein Al-Husseini Al-Qurashi, told westerners to convert to Islam or pay a jizya [tribute], praised Islamic State, urged monotheists to jihad, promised slaughter at Dabiq [a Muslim analogue to Armageddon], and discussed an operation during Ramadan.

Translated into English, some of his last words in the video were: “Be steadfast and continue in your jihad. May God make us and you remain steadfast, lead us the right path and grant us success, God willing. This Operation, by God’s permission, in Ramadan, the month of attacks and conquests.”

“He affiliated himself with the Islamic State, used language that was based off of videos from other Islamic State cells that had been accessed on his phone and really connected what he was planning to do with the ideology of the Islamic State,” Bick told Global News.

The method of attack, a knife slashed across the neck, also suggested Islamic State involvement, said the prosecutor.

“In committing the attack that way, there were echoes of Islamic State propaganda videos many of which featured beheadings,” said Bick. “There was no beheading in this case but the mode of attack did to some degree suggest that that may have been contemplated.”

It is, in fact, in the Quran where Mohammed said to "strike the necks of the unbelievers". This is not an ISIS problem, but a Muslim problem.

Kawam remains in custody ahead of a sentencing hearing in December.

Islam in America > Muslims want alcohol, pork, and lottery tickets out of Houston stores

 

Houston, Texas: Muslim warns merchants to stop selling alcohol, pork, and lottery tickets within 30 days

Sep 8, 2025 5:00 pm By Robert Spencer50 Comments

We are now moving decisively away from the “Islam is a religion of peace” Meccan phase of Islam’s presence into the U.S., and to a phase in which Muslims are much more aggressive and demanding. Now we have open demands for Sharia compliance in Houston. If only someone had warned people that this kind of thing would happen.

Next comes boycotts of stores that don't comply with Muslim demands. And after that...

It's not clear, but this seems to be a particular neighborhood in Houston and a very ambitious Imam. As the Muslim population grows, this process will be seen wherever Muslims reach a certain percentage of the population - nowhere near a majority.

Sharia Justice > Woman burnt to death after something she said about Mohammed; The Islamization of Nepal

 

Nigeria: Muslim mob burns woman to death after accusing her of criticizing Muhammad

Sep 3, 2025 8:00 am By Robert Spencer6 Comments

A glimpse into the future of Europe.

Mob Burns Nigerian Woman To Death Over Alleged Blasphemy Claim: Police

Agence France-Presse, September 2, 2025:

A mob burnt a woman to death in central Nigeria over the weekend after accusing her of blasphemy against Islam, police said Monday.

The woman “was set ablaze” on Saturday in a “mob attack” after she made comments about the Prophet Mohammed, police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun in Niger state said in a statement.

He said the woman was a food vendor named Amaye from northwest Nigerian Katsina state.

Abiodun added that the police condemned any act of “jungle justice” and urged members of the public to remain calm during the search for the attackers.

Sharia law operates alongside common law in 12 predominantly Muslim states in Nigeria — including Niger — and blasphemy is punishable by death….

 

Nepal: Muslims Throw Stones at Hindus During

Ganesh Immersion Procession

Sep 3, 2025 1:00 pm By Ashlyn Davis6 Comments

In one of our earlier reports, we highlighted how Nepal, a small Himalayan nation in South Asia, has witnessed a sharp rise in its Muslim population in recent years. This demographic shift has coincided with increasing Islamization, marked by the rapid establishment of mosques and unregulated madrasas. The growing influence has also made the country a haven for jihad groups such as the Islamic State (ISIS) and Jaish-e-Mohammed, turning it into fertile ground for jihad activity. More concerning, however, is the pattern of regular attacks on Hindus and attempts to restrict them from celebrating their festivals in their own land, once again reflecting how local populations are targeted when Muslims begin to gain demographic dominance.

On August 30, 2025, a Ganesh idol immersion procession in Janakpurdham, the capital of Nepal’s Madhesh Province, erupted into communal violence near Jhanda Chowk in Sub-Metropolitan City Ward 20. The procession, on its way to the Kashibhui pond, passed through a predominantly Muslim neighborhood when tensions suddenly escalated. Members of the Muslim community reportedly attempted to stop the procession and block the road, precipitating an argument between participants.

Matters quickly intensified as they took to throwing stones at the idol of the Hindu deity. This act triggered a fierce clash between the two communities. Law enforcement moved swiftly to contain the unrest. Police forces responded by deploying tear gas shells to disperse the agitated crowd.

According to Dhanusha Police Deputy Superintendent Bahadur Singh, two individuals were injured in the melee. A substantial police and armed police presence, with around 200 personnel, was mobilized, with deployments along major routes leading to and from Janakpurdham, including roads to Devpura-Rupaitha and Jatahi, to prevent escalation and maintain public order.

Residents and observers expressed concern that such attacks from Muslim groups during religious processions had become a recurring issue. Many pointed out that similar violence had also occurred during Durga immersion in prior years, and now, these were also becoming rampant in other Hindu festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi. It’s evident that without long-term conflict resolution, such confrontations might become a yearly ritual rather than an anomaly.

This incident stands out for several reasons. First, it occurred in Janakpurdham, a historic and culturally significant city central to Nepal’s Madhesh region, and the administrative heart of the province. Second, the attack on Ganesh immersion is particularly notable, because this festival is typically regarded as a peaceful and unifying public event. Further, the severity of the attack, marked by stone-throwing, injuries, and significant law enforcement intervention, underscores the volatility of communal dynamics due to an increase in the Muslim population, even in spaces traditionally considered safe for Hindu religious observance.

In recent years, several parts of Nepal have witnessed violent disruptions during Hindu religious processions, raising concerns about recurring communal tensions. These incidents, often marked by stone-throwing and clashes along immersion routes, have prompted repeated curfews and heavy security deployments by local administrations.

One of the most serious flare-ups occurred in Birgunj, Parsa district, in April 2025 during a Hanuman Jayanti procession. On Saturday, April 12, a Muslim mob attacked a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Nepal’s Birgunj, prompting authorities to impose a curfew in several parts of the city. According to reports, Hindu organizations had organized a religious march to mark the festival when the procession was targeted with stone-throwing near Shreeram Hall Chowk in Chapkaiya-3. The violence quickly escalated, leaving several people, including police personnel, injured. Muslims also set multiple vehicles ablaze, further aggravating the situation. The situation deteriorated so quickly that the District Administration Office imposed a curfew in central Birgunj to restore order. Authorities later extended the restrictions and convened peace talks with local leaders, which ultimately resulted in a five-point agreement aimed at preventing further escalation.

In September 2020, Malangawa in Sarlahi district experienced unrest during a Bishwakarma idol immersion. A dispute between the Hindu and Muslim groups erupted during a ritual procession of immersing the idol of Bishwakarma at Malanga Municipality. Police said people from the Muslim community had interfered with the idol immersion program. According to officials, Hindus wish to transport the idol to the pond by walking along the route used on Fridays, while local Muslims are opposed to allowing them to organize the religious procession along that route. Gradually, the minor dispute was followed by a clash in which more than a dozen people sustained serious injuries. Police immediately took control of the site following the incident.

A similar pattern was seen earlier in Krishnanagar, Kapilvastu, in October 2018, when Muslims attacked a Durga idol immersion procession and threw stones at them from the rooftops of houses near a mosque. The clashes disrupted the festival atmosphere and compelled authorities to reimpose curfew orders in the town. The incident highlighted how immersion routes passing through sensitive localities can often become flashpoints for conflict.

Taken together, these incidents highlight a worrying trend. Hindu processions in Nepal, whether it be Hanuman Jayanti, Durga Puja, or Bishwakarma Puja, have increasingly been marred by attacks by Muslims, resulting in deadly clashes in recent years. While authorities have responded with curfews and security deployments, the repeated outbreaks point to unresolved underlying tensions that risk resurfacing during major festivals.

In the aftermath, authorities and civic leaders stressed the need for preventive measures, maintaining vigilance during religious gatherings, and fostering community-level understanding to avert further disruptions. Although the immediate situation was brought under control, the incident shed light on underlying tensions that, unless addressed substantively, risk escalating during future cultural and religious events.

The Islamization of Europe > Muslim who plotted murder of Pope Francis arrested; Marseille police kill Muslim who attacked several people

 

Netherlands: Muslim arrested for July 2024 plot to 

murder Pope Francis

Sep 2, 2025 9:00 am By Robert Spencer

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What? Hasan Uzun didn’t see all the fruits of the Muslim-Catholic “dialogue” and decide to abandon his assassination plot? Inconceivable!

Turkish man arrested in the Netherlands over plot to assassinate Pope Francis in Italy

NL Times, August 29, 2025:

A 45-year-old man from Turkey was arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly being part of a plan to kill Pope Francis over a year ago in Trieste, Italy, authorities in that country told newspaper Il Piccolo and press agency ANSA. The suspect was arrested on April 23 at Schiphol Airport, according to the Amsterdam district office of the Public Prosecution Service (OM). He is alleged to be linked to a Turkish branch of Islamic State known as ISIS Khorasan.

The suspect, who has been identified as Hasan Uzun, was taken into custody on the basis of a European Arrest Warrant issued by authorities in Italy. Amsterdam District Court records show the arrest warrant accused Uzun of “illegal trade in weapons, ammunition and explosives.” The court ruling on his extradition in June stated that “these facts are punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least three years under Italian law.” He was transferred to Italy on June 27.

The attack was allegedly planned for July 7, 2024, during the pope’s visit to Trieste, with Catholics gathering to celebrate the church’s mission and projects in the city. The pope led a large Mass on the Piazza Unità d’Italia in the Italian port city near the country’s border with Slovenia.

Italian newspaper Il Piccolo reports that the suspect is linked to a gun left in a suitcase at a train station bar. The gun, which was loaded with 14 bullets, was discovered a day before the pope’s visit. Prosecutor Cristina Bacer told the news outlet that the case started when a man was seen acting suspiciously when he left the suitcase behind at about 3:48 p.m.

Surveillance footage showed the suitcase being left behind by a man in a black t-shirt with a tiger on it. Authorities suspect this was Uzun, who then walked along the Via Flavio Gioia where he seemed to be searching for someone….

Investigators in Italy say Uzun is a member of a Turkish organization linked to ISIS Khorasan. The Afghan branch of the Islamic State terrorist group is believed to be behind the attack plot targetting the Pontiff…..

France: Muslim migrant screaming ‘Allahu akbar’ injures several people in jihad knife attack

Sep 2, 2025 1:30 pm By Robert Spencer

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But remember: if you think it was a bad idea to bring all these jihadis into the country, you’re a racist, bigoted “Islamophobe.”

[Info VA] Marseille: Several injured in knife attack, Tunisian suspect killed by police

translated from “[Info VA] Marseille : plusieurs blessés au couteau, le suspect tunisien tué par la police (vidéo),” Valeurs Actuelles, September 2, 2025:

Marseille: An Algerian prisoner mistakenly released from an administrative detention center

The man attacked the manager of a hotel with a knife from which he had just been evicted for non-payment. He also attacked the manager’s son and another hotel guest, who was more seriously injured. He then attacked two passersby on Cours Belsunce. He may also have shouted “Allahu Akbar,” according to several witnesses.

Border Police (PAF) officers used their electric shock pistols (PIE) and fired several shots at the perpetrator after he refused to comply. He was fatally wounded.

The suspect, Abdelkader D., 35, is a legal Tunisian national whose residence permit is valid until February 23, 2032, a police source told Valeurs actuelles.

He is already known to the Criminal Records Processing Unit (TAJ) and the Territorial Intelligence Service for his “unstable behavior with violent potential.”

The victims were taken into emergency care, several in critical condition. The area was cordoned off. An investigation was opened and the PJ was notified.

The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) is currently monitoring the incident, according to our information. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is expected on the scene around 8:30 p.m.

Marseille Public Prosecutor Nicolas Bessonne described the incident as a “criminal journey” during which the suspect “attempted to attack people” “blindly and gratuitously” in front of journalists.