He added: “You have to know that Israel will remain our first enemy.”
That, as far as al-Sadr and the American Left are concerned, is not “radicalism.”
“Top Iraqi Shiite cleric slams Trump for anti-Muslim rhetoric,” AP, November 11, 2016:
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr slammed president-elect Donald Trump over his “escalating statements… against Islam and Muslims,” and criticized him for not distinguishing between radical and moderate Muslims.
In a written statement issued Thursday, the influential anti-US cleric responded to the outcome of the US presidential election, saying that: “Even if the president changed, the hostile policies [of the US] against the world will not change.”
He urged the American people “not to be affected by the radicalism of their president,” warning that they would otherwise “suffer from international isolation because of the reckless policies which is unacceptable to every mind and every religion.”
Al-Sadr signed of his statement with “Peace be on the American people,” as well as, “You have to know that Israel will remain our first enemy.”…

john spielman says
I agree, I have NOT let Obama’s RADICAL PRO ISLAMIC attitudes change my stance and the TRUTH of the EVIL, VILENESS, and filthiness of islam ( note the lack of capitalization as a sign of disrespect) and of its demon possessed mass murderer liar thief rapist pedophile pervert that was its false prophet founder!
Azacque says
Someone ought to remind that asswipe that GOD PROMISED to bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.
Cunamarra says
“…those who curse Israel.”
If the Koran is his recital, that would be Allah.
Mazo says
Bani Israil is not the same as the modern state which calls itself israel.
Cretius says
So say the Muslim infidels. Mind you lies and deceit are encouraged in Islam to protect and to further Islamic goals so be forewarned.
Trevor Bailey says
On the word islam I now call it Isham that is the level of respect I give the “Religion of Peace”
gravenimage says
Hear, hear, John!
Jacinte says
Likewise John, 100 % agree.
Jacinte says
Someone has to tell al Sadr that Halloween is gone, we’re November 13!
How dare he say anything that is not glorious to the president-elect. We do not want people
who have divisive attitudes and specially attack our friends from Israel. Al sadr is an enemy
of Americans.
Dave says
Al-Sadr, if Israel is still your first enemy, then you sir, are our first enemy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Straighten up your RANKS and get ready to fight ———————- you LOUDMOUTH COWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a PROUD infidel, please let me know when the battle begins!!
Phil says
Very well put. John Spielman.
Kay says
This imam is showing that his own version of Islam is NOT a religion but a political force. What religious leader makes his parting shot a political one that names a country as an enemy?
jayell says
Isn’t it common knowledge that islam isn’t a religion at all, but a totalitarian pseudo-theocratic poltical ideology? (‘Pseudo’-theocratic, because the ‘godly’ bit was contrived from palgiarised bits of local religions by the Great Prophet in order in order to sell himself to the masses before resorting to other means of persuasion).
Kay says
Sadly, no.
On this website, yes. But not amongst many who don’t read here, including many policy makers.
There are still many who know nearly nothing about religions, think of Mohammedism as a kind of eastern Christianity and are completely ignorant of what is happening to Christians in the ME, Africa and Asia. Even worse, there are many who don’t like Christianity and equate the horrors wrought by Mohammedism with Christianity.
The ignorance is astounding.
gravenimage says
A lot of this is not just ignorance, but willful ignorance–a lot of people do not want to acknowledge what a threat Islam is.
Mark A says
Sounds like standard fare from Muqtada al-Sadr.
Nothing new here unfortunately.
Stan Lee says
Muslims just cannot understand what “radicalism” means to us. “Law and order” is not radicalism! I notice that criminality is quickly executed in Islam, therefore Islam does have some understanding of “law and order.” Except, that Islam arbitrarily executes those who perpetrate crimes, major or minor, often via murderous mobs and not officers of the law after due process through courts of law..
It is so ironic that members of Islam of high standing see “radicalism” by any other people but Muslims who virtually own the very nature of radicalism.
Native jo says
These people report dirty looks and comments as attacks and assaults then demandthe FBI to investigate. But don’t bat an eye when a Muslim goes apeshit if a Koran is not treated like a newborn kitten.
Angemon says
Why should the American people pay any attention to the whining of an anti-American? Oh, and as far as I can see, it’s the anti-Trumpers who are having “radical”, “extreme” views and actions – you know, beating up Trump supporters, rioting against Trump, calling for is assassination, etc. In short, they’re acting like muslims after seeing a cartoon they don’t like.
Azacque says
I never thought I would be glad to be 70 years of age!
Nothing can affect me for long. Yeah!!!!
Ed Lee says
Muqtada al-Sadr, please give us a detailed procedure on how to distinguish between radical and moderate Muslims.
Voytek Gagalka says
This “cleric” seems to forget that Americans perhaps are more “radical” on that issue than the president whom they recently elected in the landslide. No wonder Mohammedans hate elections, democracy et al.: Islam would not survive 1400 years if they would permit any “elections” within.
Kepha says
Wojciech: Americans did not elect Trump in a landslide. He won majorities in enough states to commit the Electoral College to naming him President on Dec. 19. Further, due to Shrillary Shrooooo’s win in the key NE states, West Coast states (CA from Fan Francisco to San Diego; Oregon in the Portland area; Washington in the Seattle and a couple other urban areas), and Illinois (due almost entirely to Chicago), she actually has a slight edge in the popular vote–although slim enough to be barely erased when all absentee ballots are counted. Hence, the USA remains a very evenly and sharply divided country.
Also, I wonder how long the “Trumpian” majority will last. Like the “Reagan Democrats” of the 1980’s, they’re older people, and will be dead before too long. Most younger voters are still mesmerized by a pretty picture of Islam they were given in their secondary and tertiary [mis-]educations. It is extremely important that younger people get the message that Islam is dangerous–and one subversive Uncle Kepha teaching social studies to immigrant kids struggling with their English in a public high school it not enough.
gravenimage says
True, Kepha–this was not a landslide. It was a clean win, but the country is split about 50-50, discounting third-party votes.
Jacinte says
We know several things that are still not publicized by the media. The majority of young people did not vote since they could not care less. And Trump won because of the minorities votes re. black, women, hispanic. They were able to see through the lies of the official media
and vote intelligently.
Lucia Bartoli says
We are super affected and INfected by our president-elect. It’s time for your tribal leaders to fall into line and speak out against that vermin that has infected your little world! We voted for Trump because we are fed up with people like Obama and his henchmen pandering to those who would kill us. We do NOT bow in submission. Pay attention!
davej says
“Peace be on the American people”
Just remember that under Islam peace means submission. And death to Israel includes death to America.
gravenimage says
*Exactly*, Dave.
Azacque says
Very well said Dave, a truth not put forth soon enough.
Cretius says
The leaders of the western democracies and their leftist mainstream media have demonstrated an appalling ignorance of the bigoted teachings of Islam and it’s aggressive and bloody 1,400 year history of attacking and eradicating non-believers. Islam conquers through warfare. Islam makes no accommodation and it is against their belief system to assimilate. Islam encourages deception and lies to further their worldwide aim of eradicating democracies, non-believers and other cultures. There can be no accommodation of Islam or Islamic law.
No Fear says
I urge all muslims not to be affected by the radicalism of their military leader Mohammed.
David says
Anti-Trump? How can anyone with a brain possible be “anti-Trump”?
He wants to STOP the inflow of junior Jihadist. CHECK!
He want a huge, nice, secure WALL on our border with Mexico. CHECK!
And, he wants to round up and deport all islamic Jihadist! CHECK!
What’s not to love?
☺
gravenimage says
Well, I know who can be anti-Trump–the Jihadist in the story above:
“Iraqi Shi’ite cleric tells followers to target U.S. troops fighting Islamic State”
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-iraq-usa-idUSKCN0ZX0XL
Kepha says
Maybe Moqtadar al-Sadr is worried that President Trump will commit a few more surges to Iraq and, when they pull him out of his hole this time and he besh^ts himself, they’ll just shoot him with a bullet smeared in hog fat. I would not be a fan of another major Middle Eastern intervention myself, but I can imagine how Moqtaadar al-Sadr might think. He may have guessed that GOP presidents are a little harder to handle than GOP ones.
goldie says
I’m affected by the radicalismof Muslims.
gravenimage says
Muslim cleric urges Americans “not to be affected by the radicalism of their president”
…………………..
Right–but he has no problem with the “radicalism” of homicidal Muslims…
Westman says
“..,suffer from international isolation because of the reckless policies which is unacceptable to every mind and every religion.” Another echo chamber. It’s mostly unacceptable to the left, the lazy, and Muslims.
All that time in religious study and Al-Sadr didn’t get a bit smarter. That’s all the study of a fabrication can offer other than power over the rest of the deluded. Perhaps that has something to with why citizens of Islamic countries don’t produce anything significant until they are educated in, or escape to, the West.
Al-Sadr is still high on the idea that ME Muslims are the “best of peoples” when every measure except Ummah numbers refutes that claim; and even that claim is fraudulent because Muslims aren’t free to leave Islam.
Has he forgotten that isolation from certain countries, like his own, is desirable? Does he think Indians, Chinese, Russians, Europeans, or even the Saudis are coming for a holiday? Does he think Putin loves Islam? Does he think the Indians will kiss his behind? How many dead Chechnyans and Indian Muslims will agree?
His, “You have to know that Israel will remain our first enemy”, automatically makes him an enemy of the US since Trump has declared Israel as our most important ME ally.
If Al-Sadr only shoots off his mouth, he is relatively safe. If he sends jihadists to Israel, he is likely dead.
Paul Clark says
To Kay ‘sadly no.”
It is overwhelming the ignorance of Islam by politicians, educators, media and leaders. I also find this lack of knowledge in many of the Christian denominations too. This is very alarming to me. Christians need to familiarize themselves with the ” The Voice of Martyrs.” or similar organizations. Then many would understand what it truly means to be a Christian and will learn of the evils of the “False Prophet .”
RL Robison says
I’ve tried to spread the word by offering such thing as “Voice of the Martyrs”. Some churches pay attention but too many Christian churches willfully remain deaf, mute and blind. It’s like someone holding a cocked gun to their head and them saying “no, he/she doesn’t REALLY mean to threaten me”.
David says
What if it read instead:
Americans urge Muslims “not to be affected by the radicalism of their Muslim clerics”
Paul Clark says
It amazes me how Islam bases one lie upon another lie. It sort of reminds me of some scientific theoretical notions that began on false or flawed premises and have eventually become a truth in our secular society. The cleric Muqtada al-Sadr criticizes Trump for not distinguishing between moderate and radical Muslims. One cannot be a true Muslim and not advocate and support violence to dominate others. Consequently, moderate Muslim is an oxymoron. Also his rationale of remaining an enemy of Israel is not factual. It based on 1400 years of lies and false doctrine which has become an Islamic “truth.”
duh swami says
I kind of like it that Trump instills terror into the hearts of Muslims…The last guy to do that was Chisels Martel…
Protesting Catholic says
Actually the first enemy of islam is the True God …if you think about it.
The writer of the koran is happy to encourage the breaking of God’s Commandments
given to Moses…adultery,murder.slavery,illtreatment of women,polygamy are all sanctioned by this “prophet” despite the fact of mahomet and compare them with Jesus Christ and the New Testament.For Heaven’s sake!islam is the inversion of Christianity and mahomet is the complete opposite of Jesus Christ..The koran is very clear in its hatred of both the Jews and the Christians see Surah 9:30{..the Jews say Ezra is the son of allah,and the Christians say;the messiah is the son of allah…….Allah’s curse be on them”.
That “allah” of the koran then, is NOT the True God,the God of Moses,Elijah and Jesus Christ.Besides,why would God want to curse someone who is Jewish or Chistian??After all Moses and Jesus were ….Jews.Cursing is evil.
When political leaders or phoney popes like Francis tell us that they think that islam is a religion of peace ,they obviously have never read either the koran or the life of the “perfect man”(!!) who wrote it; a “prophet” who denies Christ and encourages his followers to break God’s commandments.
See if you can find a muslim who can explain how it is possible for the koran to say that it is OK to “slay the unbelievers wherever you find them”{koran 2:191}when
this is clearly a VIOLATION of God’s commandment “thou shalt not kill”.
But they’ll use those dissembling tricks of course(taqqiya,tawriya,kitman,muruna)…
Christians(and Jews) need to read the koran to see how the “prophet” of islam and his god “allah”(..baal!)thinks about them and also to see the utter disdain for the True God revealed (first,in His commandments,to the Jews)and(second,in the teachings of Jesus which amplified the Truth).
duh swami says
Allah is not God…Abraham the Hindu did not found Islam…Your Gods commandments mean nothing to Muslims…
fedupAmerican says
Radical Muslim warns U.S. about Trump’s radicalism? This is funny.
duh swami says
What’s a Radical Muslim?
Carolyne says
And you, Al Sadr, you flea-infested, goat molesting, filthy old pervert, that we don’t give a damn what you think we have to know. With Hillary Clinton and her bedfellow Huma gone from the scene, you will soon be gone too. Your influence over our government will be a thing of the past, thrown in the dust heap of history.
david says
Again and again……it is all TAQQIYA!!!!!!!!
RL Robison says
Well, isn’t THAT a hoot!! Muqtada al-Sadr lecturing anyone about radicalism?!! These guys make want to puke.
David says
Muslum cleric urges?
Oh! I forgot, all muslums are peaceful and kind.
We should all just get on our knees and KISS THEIR GREASY HAIRY ASSES!