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  • It’s Not ‘ISIS’, It’s the ‘Allah Finger’

    03/10/2026 6:02:39 PM PDT · by MtnClimber · 42 replies
    Front Page Magazine ^ | 10 Mar, 2926 | Daniel Greenfield
    When Emir Balat, accused of taking part in throwing IEDs at a rally against the Islamization of New York City near the mayoral residence, was being led out by an FBI agent, he raised his right finger upwards in what media accounts incorrectly described as an “ISIS salute”. The New York Post called it “a universal salute for ISIS”. But there is no such thing as an ISIS salute. It’s the traditional Islamic salute used during prayers to their deity and, much like “Allahu Akbar” is used by Islamists proclaiming that they represent Allah and are combating infidels. ISIS...