Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6230, the Tehran Incitement to Violence Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Keith Self (TX-03).
The legislation requires the Administration to evaluate whether specific Iranian regime clerics should be designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) for issuing and promoting Sharia-based fatwas calling for the assassination of President Donald J. Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and other U.S. and allied leaders.
Those identified in the bill have charged President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu with Moharebeh (waging war against God), with being a Mahdur al-Dam (one whose blood must be spilled), a Mufsid fil-Arz (a spreader of corruption on earth), and a Kafir Harbi (a waring infidel), all of which under Islamic Law (Sharia) invite violence against the offender. Religious decrees issued under the Islamic Penal Code of Iran status of Moharebeh explicitly call for the death penalty.
“Today’s House passage sends a clear message: America will not tolerate radical Islamic clerics issuing Sharia-based fatwas calling for the murder and crucifixion of our President,” said Congressman Self. “Sharia has no place in America. By holding these clerics accountable as global terrorists, we are defending our values and protecting our leaders from incitement to violence.”
H.R. 6230 now heads to the Senate for consideration.
