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Muslim Leader Critiques Holocaust Denial in Iran
[The sad fact is that Islam is no more a monolithic religion than are Christianity and Judaism. In fact there is no central Islamic authority as there is in Roman Catholicism. Individual Muslims select the Imam (religious leader) whom they find most persuasive. Some of these, as with some Christian leaders (e.g. Jim Jones who slaughtered his flock in Guyana) are nut cases. Others are responsible and responsive religious leaders. Our current Bush led ‘war on terrorism’ risks blurring these distinctions and certainly has led to horrendous injustices (brutal secret imprisonments of Muslims) in the U.S. let alone the wars and abuses of people over there. Ed Kent]
Subject: From: “Tikkun” Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:25:34 -0500 To:
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Muslim Leader Critiques Holocaust Denial by the President of Iran
How many times have you heard claims that Muslims never speak out to denounce the extremism in their community, while Jews and Christians do? It’s a lie that is part of the larger assault on Muslims that has replaced anti-communism as the primary way that reactionary forces in the U.S. deflect attention from their own extremism, militarism and ongoing war in Iraq. We are pleased to present to you one of the many voices in the Muslim world raised in opposition to the disgusting and outrageus Holocaust denial sponsored by the President of Iran. Here is a statement from the Muslim American Society. *************************************************************************** In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful True Muslims Must Never Deny the European Holocaust
Yet the world now witnesses yet another wave of historical revisionism and Holocaust denial, this time emerging not from European Anti-Semites, but from none other than the President of Iran. Indeed, this head of state has taken the unprecedented act of hosting an international conference of anti-Semites, Holocaust deniers, and even white racists like former Klan leader David Duke, to gather in Tehran to deny the magnitude, if not the very existence, of this barbaric act.
As a Muslim of African decent in the United States, whose ancestors were victimized by the enormous crime of slavery, I object. And I believe that all Muslims, like other human beings who value compassion and truth, must vigorously object to this gathering as well. Like many in the global Muslim community, I regard the occupation of Palestinian land and the policies of the State of Israel as issues of extreme importance. I am certainly among those who believe that the occupation of Palestinian territory and the denial of full human rights to Palestinians, and even to Arab people regarded as Israeli citizens, is deplorable.
But I find it to be morally unconscionable to attempt to build political arguments and political movements on a platform of racial hatred and the denial of the suffering of the human beings who were victimized by the viciousness of Hitler’s genocidal rampage through Europe. President Ahmedinejad should recognize that the issue of the Palestinian people must not, and cannot, be transmogrified into the ugly and spiritually bankrupt context of racial hatred. The cause of freedom must never drink from the well of hatred and racism. And indeed, as the Holy Qur’an compels Muslims to demand justice for the oppressed, we are also called to witness against ourselves when we are in error. And in this case, the President of Iran most certainly is.
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2 users commented in " Muslim Leader Critiques Holocaust Denial in Iran "
in December 16th, 2006 at 12:59 pm
Ibrahim Ramey’s message above is a very appropriate just message advocating truth and historical accuracy.
The open, active and ongoing denials of the very existence of the horrific atrocities committed against the European Jewish population before and during WWII are such an ignorant and insensitive undertaking; and to have such activities sponsored by the leader of country thats supposedly under Islamic law is a travesty and an insult to the true believers and followers of Islam.
At one time in Iran, the likes of David Duke would never had been tolerated and certainly would never of been entertained by a leader who professes to me Muslim.
David Duke was discredited as a raciest, bigot and hate monger years ago and this feeble attempt at propaganda should fail miserably as should Ahmedinejad’s presidency.
As to Mr. Ramey’s comments I’ve quoted here: “I regard the occupation of Palestinian land and the policies of the State of Israel as issues of extreme importance. I am certainly among those who believe that the occupation of Palestinian territory and the denial of full human rights to Palestinians, and even to Arab people regarded as Israeli citizens, is deplorable.”
I offer these comments by Jamal Miftah on Palestine and the rightful ownership of Israel as detailed in the Holy Qur’an:
“The holy Quran, as per Muslims belief, is a ‘Divine Writ’ thus anything contained in it can not be argued or changed by its believers and is source guidance for them (in case of doubt please refer to chapter 2.2 of holy Quran).
In a reference in Quran it is very clearly stated that the Holy land has been promised to Bani Israel (the Jews, the followers of Moses) (in case of doubts please refer to chapter 5.21 of the Holly Quran).
To determine what part of the world constituted the Holy Land as referenced in Qur’an, following is submitted:
Early Islamic tradition by various historians (including Az-Zujaj, Maad ibn Jabal and Qatada) describe the Holy Land to be Damascus, Palestine and a portion of Jordan.
In the Holy Land as described above, Muslims consider Jerusalem to be the holiest of all the holy places because of Isra and Miraj, which attributes to ascension of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to heaven, through Jerusalem in the year 620. And while at Jerusalem he led the prayer for all the assembled prophets including Prophet Abraham.
Jerusalem was also the first qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims during initial period of Islam, which subsequently was changed to Kaaba in Mecca.
It is therefore, beyond any ambiguity that the Holy Place as referred to in the book of Islam refers to the disputed land between the Arabs, Palestinians and the Jews, which was promised to the followers of Moses as stated in Quran.
Therefore, as per the writ in Quran, the land belongs to the Bani Israel, the followers of Moses and any claim by Palestinians and the Arabs to this land is without validity as per the true Islamic belief and any struggle to regain this land, thus, cannot be described as Jihad by Muslims.”
You may read Jamal Miftah’s complete letter at: http://davedragon.blogspot.com/2006/12/jamal-miftah-next-letter-and-it-doozie.html
Ahmad Fatoni said,
in May 25th, 2010 at 1:54 am
» Muslim Leader Critiques Holocaust Denial in Iran - Blogger News Network
Muslim Leader Critiques Holocaust Denial in Iran
[The sad fact is that Islam is no more a monolithic religion than are Christianity and Judaism. In fact there is no central Islamic authority as there is in Roman Catholicism. Individual Muslims select the Imam (religious leader) whom they find most persuasive. Some of these, as with some Christian leaders (e.g. Jim Jones who slaughtered his flock in Guyana) are nut cases. Others are responsible and responsive religious leaders. Our current Bush led ‘war on terrorism’ risks blurring these distinctions and certainly has led to horrendous injustices (brutal secret imprisonments of Muslims) in the U.S. let alone the wars and abuses of people over there. Ed Kent]
Subject: From: “Tikkun” Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:25:34 -0500 To:
Tikkun to heal, repair, and transform the world
Muslim Leader Critiques Holocaust Denial by the President of Iran
How many times have you heard claims that Muslims never speak out to denounce the extremism in their community, while Jews and Christians do? It’s a lie that is part of the larger assault on Muslims that has replaced anti-communism as the primary way that reactionary forces in the U.S. deflect attention from their own extremism, militarism and ongoing war in Iraq. We are pleased to present to you one of the many voices in the Muslim world raised in opposition to the disgusting and outrageus Holocaust denial sponsored by the President of Iran. Here is a statement from the Muslim American Society. *************************************************************************** In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful True Muslims Must Never Deny the European Holocaust
Yet the world now witnesses yet another wave of historical revisionism and Holocaust denial, this time emerging not from European Anti-Semites, but from none other than the President of Iran. Indeed, this head of state has taken the unprecedented act of hosting an international conference of anti-Semites, Holocaust deniers, and even white racists like former Klan leader David Duke, to gather in Tehran to deny the magnitude, if not the very existence, of this barbaric act.
As a Muslim of African decent in the United States, whose ancestors were victimized by the enormous crime of slavery, I object. And I believe that all Muslims, like other human beings who value compassion and truth, must vigorously object to this gathering as well. Like many in the global Muslim community, I regard the occupation of Palestinian land and the policies of the State of Israel as issues of extreme importance. I am certainly among those who believe that the occupation of Palestinian territory and the denial of full human rights to Palestinians, and even to Arab people regarded as Israeli citizens, is deplorable.
But I find it to be morally unconscionable to attempt to build political arguments and political movements on a platform of racial hatred and the denial of the suffering of the human beings who were victimized by the viciousness of Hitler’s genocidal rampage through Europe. President Ahmedinejad should recognize that the issue of the Palestinian people must not, and cannot, be transmogrified into the ugly and spiritually bankrupt context of racial hatred. The cause of freedom must never drink from the well of hatred and racism. And indeed, as the Holy Qur’an compels Muslims to demand justice for the oppressed, we are also called to witness against ourselves when we are in error. And in this case, the President of Iran most certainly is.
web: http://www.tikkun.org email: community@tikkun.org unsubscribe: Click here Copyright Â© 2005 Tikkun Magazine. TikkunÂ® is a registered trademark. 2342 Shattuck Avenue, #1200, 
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-644-1200 Fax 510-644-1255
Ed Kent 718-951-5324 (voice mail only) [blind copies] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CollegeConversation http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PeaceEfforts http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EndingPoverty http://groups.yahoo.com/group/440neighborhood http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StudentConcerns http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AcademicFreedom http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PrivacyRights http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Israel_Palestine
2 users commented in " Muslim Leader Critiques Holocaust Denial in Iran "
in December 16th, 2006 at 12:59 pm
Ibrahim Ramey’s message above is a very appropriate just message advocating truth and historical accuracy.
The open, active and ongoing denials of the very existence of the horrific atrocities committed against the European Jewish population before and during WWII are such an ignorant and insensitive undertaking; and to have such activities sponsored by the leader of country thats supposedly under Islamic law is a travesty and an insult to the true believers and followers of Islam.
At one time in Iran, the likes of David Duke would never had been tolerated and certainly would never of been entertained by a leader who professes to me Muslim.
David Duke was discredited as a raciest, bigot and hate monger years ago and this feeble attempt at propaganda should fail miserably as should Ahmedinejad’s presidency.
As to Mr. Ramey’s comments I’ve quoted here: “I regard the occupation of Palestinian land and the policies of the State of Israel as issues of extreme importance. I am certainly among those who believe that the occupation of Palestinian territory and the denial of full human rights to Palestinians, and even to Arab people regarded as Israeli citizens, is deplorable.”
I offer these comments by Jamal Miftah on Palestine and the rightful ownership of Israel as detailed in the Holy Qur’an:
“The holy Quran, as per Muslims belief, is a ‘Divine Writ’ thus anything contained in it can not be argued or changed by its believers and is source guidance for them (in case of doubt please refer to chapter 2.2 of holy Quran).
In a reference in Quran it is very clearly stated that the Holy land has been promised to Bani Israel (the Jews, the followers of Moses) (in case of doubts please refer to chapter 5.21 of the Holly Quran).
To determine what part of the world constituted the Holy Land as referenced in Qur’an, following is submitted:
Early Islamic tradition by various historians (including Az-Zujaj, Maad ibn Jabal and Qatada) describe the Holy Land to be Damascus, Palestine and a portion of Jordan.
In the Holy Land as described above, Muslims consider Jerusalem to be the holiest of all the holy places because of Isra and Miraj, which attributes to ascension of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to heaven, through Jerusalem in the year 620. And while at Jerusalem he led the prayer for all the assembled prophets including Prophet Abraham.
Jerusalem was also the first qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims during initial period of Islam, which subsequently was changed to Kaaba in Mecca.
It is therefore, beyond any ambiguity that the Holy Place as referred to in the book of Islam refers to the disputed land between the Arabs, Palestinians and the Jews, which was promised to the followers of Moses as stated in Quran.
Therefore, as per the writ in Quran, the land belongs to the Bani Israel, the followers of Moses and any claim by Palestinians and the Arabs to this land is without validity as per the true Islamic belief and any struggle to regain this land, thus, cannot be described as Jihad by Muslims.”
You may read Jamal Miftah’s complete letter at: http://davedragon.blogspot.com/2006/12/jamal-miftah-next-letter-and-it-doozie.html
Ahmad Fatoni said,
in May 25th, 2010 at 1:54 am