Historical and Contemporary Antisemitism – A Brief Dialogue with Julio Levit Koldorf

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَإِذَا قُلۡتُمۡ فَٱعۡدِلُواْ وَلَوۡ ڪَانَ ذَا قُرۡبَىٰ‌ۖ

And when you testify, be just, even if (it concerns) a near relative.

Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

When you testify by way of a statement to judge between people, differentiate between them in a discourse, and speak regarding matters and circumstances, be just in your speech, adhere to truthfulness regarding those you love and those you hate, be fair and do not conceal what needs to be made clear because it is forbidden and tantamount to injustice to divert (from justice and fairness) when speaking against the one you hate. [1]

This article serves as a brief response to claims regarding the injustices experienced by Jews. The writer asserts that “an overt and unrelenting antisemitism emanating from the Islamic world persists, rooted in cultural and historical animosity towards Jews and the Jewish state.” While several assertions are made, this specific statement is tantamount to accusing the Ummah of racism without proof. Furthermore, the concept of historical animosity, particularly when associated with allegations of antisemitism or racism requires careful consideration of both sides. It is vital to investigate what may be misinterpreted or overstated as antisemitism, as well as to reflect on historical events that could have been neglected due to emotional biases or inaccuracies in the representation of facts. Therefore, it is important to critically assess these claims to foster a fair and balanced discussion.

Julio Levit Koldorf stated: “The world will denounce historical antisemitism but will engage in contemporary Antisemitic conspiracy theories”. [end of quote]

Response: As adherents of Islam – the final, infallible revelation, we hold that both historical and contemporary manifestations of anti-Semitism are unequivocally impermissible, as Allah and His Messenger, Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, clearly prohibited all forms of racism. The atrocities committed against the Children of Israel by Fir’awn stand as a grave injustice, and likewise, the wrongful taking of any Jewish life in Europe or elsewhere today is equally abhorrent. This principle extends to the unlawful killing of any non-Jew throughout history and in our current times, which is fundamentally wrong. Allah, The Exalted, said:

مَنْ قَتَلَ نَفْسًا بِغَيْرِ نَفْسٍ أَوْ فَسَادٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ فَكَأَنَّمَا قَتَلَ النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا وَمَنْ أَحْيَاهَا فَكَأَنَّمَا أَحْيَا النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا

If anyone killed a person not in retaliation of murder, or (and) to spread mischief in the land – it would be as if he killed all mankind, and if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind. [Al-Ma’idah. 32]

Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

This means that the killer has no justification to kill, and none should kill another person unless he has a justified reason (i.e. based on the law of the land) to do so. If a person is bold enough to kill someone who does not deserve to be killed, then this implies that he does make a distinction between the one He killed and other than him; rather he would commit this act whenever his evil calls him to that. Therefore, his bold attitude that led him to kill is as if he has killed all humankind. On the other hand, if a person saves a life and does not kill – whilst his soul calls him to do so – due to fear of Allah, then this is as if he has saved the lives of all humankind, because the fear of Allah he possesses stops him killing one who does not deserve to be killed. [1]

Julio stated: “The world seems to have mastered the art of honoring Jews as historical martyrs while vilifying them as contemporary villains. How is it that a near-universal consensus exists – shared even by their adversaries – that Jews have been perennial victims throughout history? Across epochs and geographies, from Europe to the Middle East and North Africa, Jews have faced relentless persecution, whether under the guise of religious, racial, or ethnic-national antagonism”. [end of quote]

Response: As Muslims, our focus is on venerating the Muslims from Bani Israel—the true followers of Prophets Musa, Harun, Isa, Yahyah, Zakariyyah, Danyal, Yusha Bin Nun, and others, peace and blessings of Allah be upon the. Our Lord has commanded us to show reverence for these figures. However, when discussing the Jews who endured persecution at the hands of the Nazis, we categorically denounce all acts of murder, regardless of the victims’ identities. In any historical instance of violence, we condemn the wrongdoers. This matter is separate from critiquing certain Zionists for the ongoing oppression they impose on Palestinians, which positions them as the transgressors in this narrative. Julio articulated that there exists a prevailing agreement regarding the historical victimization of Jews, however, while it is undeniable that Jews, akin to various other groups, have faced oppression, it is equally important to recognise that, like all nations, they too have endured consequences for their transgressions. In this regard, Jews are not distinct from others in the broader narrative of human experience. Allah said:

وَقَضَيۡنَآ إِلَىٰ بَنِىٓ إِسۡرَٲٓءِيلَ فِى ٱلۡكِتَـٰبِ لَتُفۡسِدُنَّ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ مَرَّتَيۡنِ وَلَتَعۡلُنَّ عُلُوًّ۬ا ڪَبِيرً۬ا

And We decreed for the Children of Israel in the Scripture, that indeed you would do mischief on the earth twice and you will become tyrants and extremely arrogant! [Al-Israa. 4]

Meaning: We have declared, made a covenant with them and told them in their book that corruption will certainly occur from them on earth twice through committing sins, showing ingratitude to Allah for His Blessings, exalting themselves on earth and being arrogant therein; and that when one of these two (occasions) come to pass, Allah will give power to their enemies and take revenge on them, and this is an admonition and warning to them so that they may return to obedience and take heed”.

فَإِذَا جَآءَ وَعۡدُ أُولَٮٰهُمَا بَعَثۡنَا عَلَيۡڪُمۡ عِبَادً۬ا لَّنَآ أُوْلِى بَأۡسٍ۬ شَدِيدٍ۬ فَجَاسُواْ خِلَـٰلَ ٱلدِّيَارِ‌ۚ وَكَانَ وَعۡدً۬ا مَّفۡعُولاً۬

So, when the promise came for the first of the two, We sent against you slaves of Ours given to terrible warfare. They entered the very innermost parts of your homes. And it was a promise (completely) fulfilled. [Al-Israa. Ayah 5]

Meaning, the first of the two occasions during which they become corrupt; if such corruption occurred among them, We sent on you – by way of our all-encompassing divine will and decree- recompense (punishment) at the hands of those people with courage, large numbers, and armed, so, Allah gave them victory over you. They killed you, took your children away, plundered your wealth, invaded and destroyed your homes, entered the Sacred Masjid (Baytul Maqdis), and violated it. It must happen due to a reason from themselves. The Qur’an commentators differed regarding the identity of these people who were sent to overpower them, but they agreed that they were unbelievers. Either they were from the people of Iraq, the Arabian Peninsula, or elsewhere, whom Allah gave (the strength) to overpower the Children of Israel when their sins became rife, they abandoned much of their Shariah, and transgressed in the land.

ثُمَّ رَدَدۡنَا لَكُمُ ٱلۡڪَرَّةَ عَلَيۡہِمۡ وَأَمۡدَدۡنَـٰكُم بِأَمۡوَٲلٍ۬ وَبَنِينَ وَجَعَلۡنَـٰكُمۡ أَڪۡثَرَ نَفِيرًا

Then We gave you once again, a return of victory over them. And We helped you with wealth and children and made you more numerous in manpower. [Al-Israa. Ayah 6]

Meaning, (gave you victory) against those who overpowered you, so you expelled them from your land; increased your sustenance and number, and gave you strength over them because of your righteous deeds and submission to Allah.

إِنۡ أَحۡسَنتُمۡ أَحۡسَنتُمۡ لِأَنفُسِكُمۡ‌ۖ وَإِنۡ أَسَأۡتُمۡ فَلَهَا‌ۚ فَإِذَا جَآءَ وَعۡدُ ٱلۡأَخِرَةِ لِيَسُـۥۤـُٔواْ وُجُوهَڪُمۡ وَلِيَدۡخُلُواْ ٱلۡمَسۡجِدَ ڪَمَا دَخَلُوهُ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ۬ وَلِيُتَبِّرُواْ مَا عَلَوۡاْ تَتۡبِيرًا

(And We said): ‘If you do good, you do good for your own selves, and if you do evil, then it is (to your own selves).’ Then when the later promise came to pass (We enabled your enemies) to put sorrow on your faces (by conquering and enslaving you) and to enter the Mosque (of Jerusalem), as they had entered it the first time, and to destroy everything they came upon with utter destruction. [Al-Israa. Ayah 7]

“If you do good, you do good for your own selves” because the benefit will return to you, even in this world [before the hereafter] as you witnessed when he aided you against your enemies. “And if you do evil, then it is [to your ownselves]”, meaning, the harm will return upon yourselves, as Allāh showed you by empowering the enemies [against you].

“Then when the later promise came to pass”- meaning, the next time you spread corruption on earth, we make your enemies overpower you. “to put sorrow on your faces (by conquering and enslaving you)”- Meaning, given victory over you, capture you, and enter the Sacred Masjid as they entered it the first time, and what is meant by the Mosque is Baytul Maqdis. “and to destroy everything they came upon with utter destruction”- Meaning, destroy your homes, Masjids and crops.

عَسَىٰ رَبُّكُمۡ أَن يَرۡحَمَكُمۡ‌ۚ وَإِنۡ عُدتُّمۡ عُدۡنَا‌ۘ وَجَعَلۡنَا جَهَنَّمَ لِلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ حَصِيرًا

(Thereafter Allāh said): ‘Perhaps your Lord may show mercy to you (if you repent), but if you return (to your sinful ways), then We shall return (to punishment). And we have made Hell an enclosure for the disbelievers. [Al-Israa. Ayah 8]

Within these verses (Al-Israa 7) (al-Israa 8) is a warning to this Ummah (of Muhammad) against committing acts of disobedience lest what afflicted the Children of Israel afflict them as well. The Sunnah (way, rule) of Allāh is one, it does not change or become altered. Whoever looks [and reflects] upon the empowerment of the disbelievers and oppressors over the Muslims will come to know that this was due to their sins, as a punishment to them. [And also to make them realise] that if they enact and establish the Book of Allāh and the Sunnah of His Messenger, He will grant them firm authority in the land and aid them against their enemies. [2] [End of quote]

Julio stated: “Across epochs and geographies, from Europe to the Middle East and North Africa, Jews have faced relentless persecution, whether under the guise of religious, racial, or ethnic-national antagonism”. [end of quote]

Response: The issue of Jewish oppression, irrespective of its location, is unequivocally condemned whenever evidence is provided to substantiate such occurrences. It is equally important to examine the events that precipitated this oppression, allowing us to understand the full context and identify both the instigators and the victims involved. Moreover, regardless of the complexities of the situation—whether certain Jews were culpable or whether others acted against them without provocation—attacking individuals based on their race or ethnicity remains both unlawful and immoral in the Sight of the creator. Such actions are condemned, irrespective of the race that suffers oppression or violence.

Julio stated: “The narrative of Jewish victimhood is affirmed by academia, intellectuals, and leaders across political, religious, and social spheres. It is even acknowledged that Jews, despite being subjected to the most inhumane tortures, humiliations, and slander, have disproportionately contributed to the advancement of human civilization relative to their numbers. Paradoxically, this recognition disintegrates when Jews reside in their own state. There, they magically become all the antisemitic tropes from the past: When Jews live in Israel, all the conspiracies become true. This authorizes an ancient, visceral hatred with renewed vigor”. [end of quote]

Response: This principle extends beyond the global Jewish community, encompassing numerous nations throughout history. Similarly, the contributions to civilisation are not exclusive to Jews; Muslims and various other groups have also played significant roles. Regarding the matter of slander, the assertion remains overly broad, thus, it would be prudent to specify the allegations made against Jews, allowing others to scrutinise each one, thereby enabling us to dismiss falsehoods while acknowledging any criticisms that are substantiated by fact. Also, this victimhood whenever established with proof cannot be employed to deflect accountability for the injustices that certain Zionists have perpetrated against Palestinians over the past seven decades. Their actions, which include violence, land appropriation, and the degradation of Palestinians, render it a misstep to correlate historical occurrences with the present circumstances, as the contexts are fundamentally different. Furthermore, no sensible person would contest the right of Jews to exist, yet no just individual would endorse the unfounded assertions of Zionism, which lack substantial evidence or divine validation for their claimed entitlement to the land. Thus, the resentment directed towards certain Zionists is rooted in their actions, which are as as clear as the sun at noon.

Julio stated: “How is it possible that the world, which decries historical defamations against Jews, now tolerates contemporary misrepresentations and conspiracies targeting them? These narratives proliferate not only in fringe discourse but are propagated by international organizations such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and even institutions like the United Nations. Such bias also permeate the foreign policy stances of ostensibly progressive nations, including Spain and Ireland”. [end of quote]

Response: What are these allegations, conspiracies and inaccuracies? The onus of proof lies with those making the claims. Even if these assertions are substantiated with undeniable clarity, it does not absolve Netanyahu and his associates of their culpability in the atrocities occurring in Palestine. Regarding the writer’s concerns with Amnesty, such matters are irrelevant, as the global community is already well aware of what is taking place in Gaza.

Julio stated: Ignored evidence- “Meanwhile, overt and unrelenting antisemitism emanating from the Islamic world persists, rooted in cultural and historical animosity toward Jews and the Jewish state. This deep-seated hostility remains an undeniable factor in the perpetuation of anti-Jewish sentiment on the global stage. THE ABSURDITY of it all. History provides irrefutable evidence of Jewish suffering and victimhood. Scholars universally agree on the horrors inflicted on Jewish communities during the Middle Ages, the Inquisition, the pogroms, and, of course, the Holocaust. Yet, when it comes to the plight of Jews in the 20th-century Middle East or their fight for survival in the wars of 1948, 1967, or 1973, suddenly the jury is still out. The same intellectual rigor applied to condemning historic antisemitism vanishes in the face of modern events”. [end of quote]

Response: The Muslim Ummah, along with numerous non-Muslims, condemn the actions of certain Zionists who persist in their oppression of the Palestinian people. What lies at the heart of this historical animosity? The Quran recounts the narratives of historical Jews without casting blame upon all of them; indeed, many chose to embrace Islam willingly. Notably, one of the Prophet’s wives was of Jewish heritage. The Jewish community in Madinah during historical times entered into agreements with the Prophet, and conflicts arose when these agreements were breached. The crux of the matter lies not in anti-Jewish sentiment, but rather in anti-Zionist sentiment, despite the efforts of some to conflate the two issues. The plight of the Palestinian people has been meticulously chronicled by scholars and honest historians, revealing the profound suffering and victimization they have endured for over seven decades. This acknowledgment does not diminish the historical grievances against those who persecuted Jews during the Middle Ages or the atrocities inflicted by the Nazis. However, it is essential to substantiate any claims of anti-Semitism with concrete evidence for proper assessment; otherwise, broad assertions lack efficacy. Both historical and modern anti-Semitism are unequivocally condemned, just as the injustices faced by Palestinians from seventy years ago continue to be denounced in our contemporary discourse.

Julio stated: “What’s worse, this selective memory has paved the way for a grotesque inversion of history. Somehow, the wars of annihilation launched by five Arab nations in 1948 are forgotten. The genocidal ambitions of the PLO and Hamas are sanitized. And the Nakba, [catastrophe] the term Palestinians use to describe the 1948 War of Independence] – unquestionably born out of the Arab aggression – is reframed as a Jewish crime”. [end of quote]

Response: The initial inquiry to consider is how the Zionists were able to seize land and property even prior to the onset of these conflicts. It is widely recognized that they persist in claiming territories that rightfully belong to others, indicating that the issue is not one of selective memory; rather, it is those who choose to overlook this reality who exhibit such memory. This so-called war of independence can be viewed as a venture driven by Christian Zionists, who, adhering to outdated and misinterpreted religious texts, believed that aiding the Jews in returning to Palestine was a way to fulfill the promise of regaining the sacred land. Moreover, it is an undeniable fact that certain Zionists have been implicated in acts of genocide, and it is crucial to acknowledge that Jews are not the sole victims of systemic persecution. Additionally, Gaza and the West Bank do not belong to any Zionist, whether from a religious or historical standpoint. This is not a matter of reinterpreting history; it is a documented reality of how land was appropriated, with the assistance of Christian Zionists, and this practice continues today. However, it is important to clarify that not all Jews should be held accountable; rather, the focus should be on those Zionists who perpetuate the oppression of Palestinians. [Refer to Footnote a]

Julio stated: “This distortion extends throughout the Islamic world in such a way that antisemitism is not merely tolerated but institutionalized. Consider the recent incident in the Maldives, where the government sought to ban all Israeli passport holders. Only when it was realized that this would inadvertently affect Arab-Israeli Muslims did it backpedal. The message could not be clearer: The boycott wasn’t against Israelis; it was against Jews”. [end of quote]

Response: We doubt it very much that anyone who claims that your distortions apply to all Jews will not be labeled as anti-Semitic, yet your misrepresentations of Muslims are not considered anti-Islam or anti-Muslim? Can you provide evidence of institutionalized anti-Semitism? Furthermore, any Muslim nation that restricts citizens under Netanyahu’s government is typically reacting to anger towards Zionists or is following a boycott initiated by its leaders. This tactic is used by various countries under different circumstances, but it does not compare to the extreme violence, siege, starvation, and genocide occurring in Gaza, which is evident to all, including Jews who condemn the atrocities committed in the name of self-defense by Netanyahu’s administration.

Julio stated: “Such blatant hostility is mirrored in Western academia and media. The BBC, for example, refuses to connect the dots between historical antisemitism and the current demonization of Israeli academics eagerly deconstructs colonialism, racism, and systemic oppression but seems incapable of acknowledging the same forces of history when manifested against Jews. Antisemitism gets a free pass when cloaked in the language of anti-Zionism. The hypocrisy is galling. In Europe, Jewish communities lament how their governments “respect dead Jews more than living ones.” Memorial plaques, concentration camp visits, and solemn speeches about “learning from history” abound. But when it comes to safeguarding the rights and dignity of Jewish communities today, this moral clarity evaporates. Dead Jews are revered as tragic symbols; living Jews are treated as inconvenient reminders of society’s dysfunctional failures”. [end of quote]

Response: Any claims substantiated by clear evidence of antisemitism, devoid of exaggeration or misrepresentation, will be accurately labeled as such—antisemitism or racism. There no veiling under the guise of anti-Zionism, as the actions of Zionists are widely recognized, and numerous Jewish individuals openly denounce them. Furthermore, it may be worthwhile to take your concerns to the attention of the descendants of those Western Christian Zionists who played a role in the appropriation of Palestinian land. The more pressing issue, however, lies in the profound absence of empathy towards the Palestinian people.

Julio stated: Organizations, political leaders, and the media to embrace narratives that were once confined to the fringes of extremist ideologies. When Amnesty International labels Israel an “apartheid state,” it conveniently ignores the Arab-Israeli citizens who serve in the Knesset, the judiciary, and even the military. When the UN obsessively condemns Israel while ignoring genocides elsewhere in the world, it sends a chilling message: Jewish sovereignty is uniquely illegitimate. Moreover, its disintegration is morally legitimized. [end of quote]

Response: The deeply flawed reasoning that has allowed the genocidal rhetoric of Netanyahu and his associates to flourish is alarming. The true extremist ideologue is none other than Netanyahu and those who share his views. [Footnote b]

Julio stated: “WE ARE NOT witnessing a new phenomenon but rather the latest iteration of an ancient social pathology. Antisemitism always thrives in emotional contradiction and irrationality. Jews were vilified as both capitalists and communists, as both powerless parasites and dangerous overlords. Now, they are both the ultimate victims of history and the ultimate perpetrators of modern injustice, at the same time”. [end of quote]

Response: The contention is redirected towards you, highlighting that the plight of the Palestinians today is not an isolated incident; rather, it is the most recent installment in a longstanding social dilemma that has persisted for seventy years. While Antisemitism is undeniably repugnant, there are certain Zionist factions that attempt to exploit it, masking their transgressions and flourishing amidst a climate of emotional upheaval and irrationality, exhibiting violence and a complete disregard for the welfare of the Palestinian people. The emphasis here transcends the realms of capitalism and communism, focusing instead on the grave oppression and genocide unfolding in Gaza.

Julio stated: To those who gladly consume these contradictions: Who still cannot connect the dots? Who fails to see the link between these centuries’ old tropes and the modern demonization of Israel? It is not ignorance that fuels this hypocrisy. It is willful blindness. It is far easier to condemn the sins of the past than to confront the prejudices of the present. It is more convenient to mourn dead Jews than to stand up for living ones. And it is politically expedient to single out Israel for criticism while ignoring the atrocities of its neighbors. The dots are there for anyone willing to see them. But as long as society continues to indulge in selective morality, as long as it tolerates antisemitism disguised as political critique, the cycle of hypocrisy and hatred will persist. [end of quote]

Response: It is essential to eliminate both Zionism and anti-Semitism without needing to connect any dots. The hypocrisy of Zionists claiming a moral high ground while continuing to harm Palestinians is not rooted in ignorance, but in a deliberate refusal to see the truth. We denounce the injustices of both the past and the present, holding accountable those who have oppressed Jews and others, as well as those currently perpetrating violence, whether they are Zionists, Muslims, or others. The evidence is clear for all to recognize, yet as long as Zionists engage in selective morality and support Netanyahu’s extreme actions, which are cloaked in a guise of divine justification for violence against Palestinians, the cycle of hypocrisy and genocide will continue. This does not mean we overlook the atrocities committed by others against unarmed civilians under Netanyahu’s administration. [Footnote c]

The History of Zionist Aggression

The Deir Yassin Massacre: Took place on April 9, 1948, near Jerusalem, during which between 107 to 254 Palestinians were massacred at the hands of the extremist “Stern” gang.

The Nasr al-Din Massacre: Took place in April 1948. Al-Lajjun Massacre: Took place on April 13, 1948, in a Palestinian Arab village in the Jenin District, where the Zionist Haganah gang attacked it and killed 13 people.

The Saliha Massacre: Took place in May 1948, during which 75 Palestinians were massacred.

The Abu Shusha Massacre: Took place on May 14, 1948, near the village of Deir Yassin, and claimed the lives of (50) citizens, including women, men, children, and the elderly.

The Beit Daras Massacre: Took place in northeastern Gaza on May 21, 1948.

The Tantura Massacre: Took place on May 22, 1948, in the occupied city of Haifa, and claimed the lives of about (200) Palestinians.

The Lydda Massacre: Took place on July 12, 1948, in the occupied city of Lydda, and resulted in the massacre of about (500) Palestinians, including (150) who were massacred inside the city’s Grand Mosque. The Zionists threw many of them alive into the town’s wells.

The Dawayima Massacre: Took place on October 29, 1948, when a battalion from the terrorist “Lehi” organization led by Moshe Dayan attacked the village and then began searching homes and shooting at its residents. Entire families were exterminated in the massacre, which resulted in the killing of 200 men, women, and children.

The Zionist massacres did not stop after the Nakba of 1948, but rather their frequency, intensity, and brutality increased in light of the use of more lethal and destructive weapons. Among the most prominent of these massacres were: The Sharafat Massacre, which took place in February 1951, in which 11 Palestinians were massacred, and the rest of the village’s people were displaced. The Bethlehem Massacre took place in January 1952, in which 10 Palestinians were massacred. The Qibya Massacre took place on October 14, 1953, in the village of Qibya, east of Jerusalem, during which (67) Palestinians were massacred, most of whom were women and children, and during which 56 homes were destroyed. The Qalqilya Massacre took place on October 10, 1956, when the occupation forces attacked citizens in the city of Qalqilya in the West Bank, during which about seventy citizens were massacred.

The Kafr Qasem Massacre took place on October 29, 1956, in which 49 Palestinians were massacred, including 11 children, when they were all returning home from work. The Khan Yunis Massacre took place on November 3 and 12, 1956, in which between 280 and 500 Palestinians were massacred.

In 1970, Zionist aircraft struck Bahr al-Baqar Primary School and Abu Zaabal factories, killing more than 150 Egyptian students and workers. In 1980, the extremist Jewish organization Kach attempted to blow up Al-Aqsa Mosque, and a shipment of explosives weighing 120 kg was discovered. The Sabra and Shatila massacre took place in September 1982. This massacre lasted three days, and its direct perpetrators were members of the Lebanese Phalange forces allied with the Zionists led by Ariel Sharon. The Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre took place on February 25, 1994, when a Zionist named “Barog Goldstein” stormed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron, and fired bullets and bombs at the worshipers. This massacre resulted in the massacre of 29 Palestinians. The Qana Massacre took place on April 18, 1995. [compiled from various old Arab Newspapers]

It is important to reiterate that this does not imply any lack of condemnation for the murders carried out by Muslim individuals and groups; on the contrary, such acts are unequivocally condemned. Shaikh Abu Iyaad [may Allah preserve him] stated: Upon this, to answer the eternally unanswered question of Piers Morgan, “Do you condemn Hamas?”, we condemn everyone who opposes the Divine Legislation by killing innocent civilians, including non-combatant men, the elderly, women, children, priests, monks and the likes, no matter who they are, Muslim or non-Muslim, whether ISIS, al-Qaeda, Hamas, Boko Haram or Benjamin Mileikowsky, the IDF, Settlers and their likes. https://abuiyaad.com/a/amalekite-genocide-doctrine-gaza

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Footnote a

The Initial Rise and Gradual Impact of Christian Zionism on Some European Political Decision-makers

An Overview of Christian Zionism in America Since the Arrival of The Puritans

The Promised Land: A Brief Examination from a Religious and Historical Perspective

Footnote b:

Justifying Genocide and Slaughtering of Women and Children in Holy War: Rabbi Eliyahu Mali
https://abuiyaad.com/a/slaughtering-children-holy-war/print

Just Rules of Fighting in the Sharīʿah of Islām Compared to Genocidal, Ethnic-Cleansing, Tribal-Vengeance Doctrines and Excesses of Trojan-Horse Muslim Extremists | AbuIyaad.Com

https://abuiyaad.com/a/amalekite-genocide-doctrine-gaza

Footnote c:

https://abuiyaad.com/sn/muslims-antisemitism

https://abuiyaad.com/a/how-islam-saved-jews

https://abuiyaad.com/a/prophet-dealings-jews

https://abukhadeejah.com/having-alliance-with-the-non-muslims-is-of-two-types-misunderstanding-this-affair-leads-people-astray/

https://www.abukhadeejah.com/the-prophet-of-islam-would-not-kill-diplomats-ambassadors-emissaries-or-foreign-delegations-even-if-they-were-sent-by-the-worst-of-his-enemies/

http://www.shariah.ws/articles/duviqgl-shaykh-salih-al-fawzan-the-islamic-shariah-provides-security–for-muslims-and-non-muslims-and-those-who-violate-it-are-kh257rijites-who-are-to-be-fought-and-severely-punished.cfm

http://www.shariah.ws/articles/szsumlh-the-foundation-of-muslim-relations-with-non-muslims-who-do-not-show-aggression-and-hostility.cfm

http://www.shariah.ws/articles/nmsdfkp-islam-and-the-muslims-are-free-and-innocent-of-the-kharijite-extremists.cfm

[1] Tafsir As-Sadi
[2] Tafsir As-Sadi