“Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. There can be no fun and joy in whatever is serious.” — Ayatollah Khomeini
“Damascus Friday Sermon by Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Malla: The World Cup Implements the Protocols of the Elders of Zion by Distracting the Muslims from the Bloodshed in Gaza,” MEMRI, June 22, 2018:
In a Friday sermon delivered at the Lala Pasha Mosque in Damascus on June 22, Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Malla said that the World Cup was part of a plot, outlined in The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, to distract the Arabs and the Muslims from the defiling of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the bloodshed in Gaza. According to Al-Malla, “the Europeans have taken upon themselves to distract the Arabs,” while the U.S. and China never qualified because their responsibility lies elsewhere – in the selling of weapons to the Muslims. The sermon was posted on the mosque’s YouTube channel.
Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Malla: “We find ourselves in the obsession and madness of the world of soccer. I was thinking what title to give this sermon, and I decided to call it: ‘No Voice Is Louder than the Voice of Soccer and the World Cup.’ This is the truth these days, to be honest.
[…]
“I would like to shed light on some matters. People’s lives have come to a standstill. If there is a game at three o’clock, at two o’clock, nobody is left at work and the roads are totally deserted. ‘What’s happened?’ you ask. ‘There must be a match,’ they tell you. ‘Who’s playing who?’ you ask. An examination will show that these countries are sworn enemies of Islam – countries that conspire against the Arabs and the Muslims day and night.
[…]
“The Protocols of the Elders of Zion… When the Jewish organization was established, one of the articles [of The Protocols] article 29, I think – stated: ‘We shall distract the Arabs using arts and sports.’ Indeed, they have done just that, and that’s how we got to where we are today.
[…]
“We watch the games for hours on end. We are interested in the players. We focus on defense. People develop theories: ‘Why wasn’t this or that player sent in?’ ‘What kind of coach is this?’ People develop theories upon theories, while the Al-Aqsa Mosque is being defiled and Gaza is being hit, but nobody is paying attention. Dear brothers, most of the bloodshed that befell the Arabs and the Muslims occurred during the World Cup tournaments. In 2006 and 2010, people were watching the matches while Israel was bombing Gaza.
[…]
“For three days I’ve been contemplating how come the U.S. does not excel at soccer. Have you ever heard of the U.S. qualifying for the round of 16 or the quarter-finals, or winning the World Cup? Either the U.S. or China? Those countries have a different specialty. It seems that the countries of the world are divided into different specialties. The Europeans have taken upon themselves to distract the Arabs, whereas [the U.S. and China] have another responsibility. They have all reached an agreement among themselves. That is why you will never see Israel, the U.S., or China [at the World Cup]. China has never qualified, and neither has the U.S. Well, maybe just once, but they were eliminated after two days. Nor do they spend money on players, although they could buy up both the Real Madrid and Barcelona clubs. The price would be inconsequential to them. Why don’t they do that? Ask yourselves. The reason is that their responsibility lies elsewhere: the selling of weapons to the Arabs.”
penelope says
for his information the world of soccer is very important to millions of people; much more so than the jihad, terrorist, knife wielding muslims who you teach and preach to kill muslims and non-muslims . Why in the hell don’t you folks lighten up; have a little fun, or is that illegal too in your sharia shit book?
elee says
Yes.
If you believe rejoicing is of the essence for human beings consider Judaism.
When this malicious cult is extirpated I hope to dance like King David.
Frank Anderson says
I think you are entirely correct from Jewish teaching. I have also heard that Judaism is very close to being good mental health when practiced. It is so disappointing that Liberals can speak the words but totally avoid living them, and banish those who dare to disagree.
Andy says
Islam hates everything that brings joy and laughter in the short time we all have on this earth.
Isn’t it terrible to belong to a religion of peace that hates so much.
Frank Anderson says
Problems exist as I have seen pretty much everywhere. The Jewish teaching that there are no perfect people is profoundly true. We can only try to do the best we can with our imperfection. Some have never tried; and others have stopped. But some never stop. I hope I am among the latter.
gravenimage says
Hear, hear, Frank!
IQ al Rassooli says
Elee
You are obviously of very low intellect because you are not aware of the following::
1. Jews are not a CULT but a NATIONALITY who have a religion that Muhammad Plagiarized, Pirated, Plundered and or Perverted from to create his Quran
2. Muslims follow the CULT of Muhammad since Islam is NOT a Religion because Allah is NOT God
3. Jews 0.2% of humanity have contributed 20% of Nobel Laureates while Ummat Muhammad/ Muslims 20% of humanity have contributed the ABYSMAL 0.1%
IQ al Rassooli
Kafir & Proud!
Frank Anderson says
IQ. . ., I think you may have mistaken elee’s cult reference. I took it to refer to islam instead of Judaism. My comment about the teachings of Judaism being a sound foundation for mental health, aiming for a life of joy, liberty and prosperity for all, is quite sincere based on more than 2 decades of personal observation and study. I am also quite truthful in stating my disappointment with the apparent failure of “Liberal” Jews to heed their own teachings. “God wants all His Children to be Free!”
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Low IQ Alrasooli, your are still suffering from mental disorder as result of that idiot mentality that evil Jews have monopoly over inventions.it has gone Human knowledge is dynamic, static. you may excel today and tomorrow you competed out.muslims are now surpassing evil Jews in scientific and technological advancements. They number of Nobel laureates are determinants, because they are assigned arbitrarily. Ignorant idiot!!
gravenimage says
IQ, elee said nothing against Judaism. Please reread his post.
gravenimage says
Ibrahim itace muhammed wrote:
muslims are now surpassing evil Jews in scientific and technological advancements.
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Izzat so? Of course, Ibrahim itace muhammed cannot offer any evidence, because none exists.
The truth is that Jews in Israel and the West continue to widely outstrip the entire Muslim world. Heck, my alma mater–a single American university–outstrips the entire Muslim world, as well.
More:
They number of Nobel laureates are determinants, because they are assigned arbitrarily. Ignorant idiot!!
…………………………
One might well argue this for the peace prize, and perhaps even literature to some extent.
But the prizes for science and technology are as merit-based as they come. Poor Ibby…
somehistory says
His reference to “dancing like King David” compares how he will feel when islam is no more, when it is completely destroyed, to the way King David felt when he saw the Ark of the Covenant being brought to Jerusalem, the City of David.
All lovers of Truth and God can do likewise..
esther says
La la la EVERY PARTY NEEDS A POOPER, THAT’s WHY WE INVITED
“Dr”. Muhammad Ali Al-Malla b’ sm’allah
party pooper PUBH POOPER
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
I mean the number of Nobel laureates are not the determinants because they are assigned arbitrarily by Jewish agents.
gravenimage says
Ah, right–because everyone knows all Swedes are secretly Jewish…sarc/off
Keys says
You mean the Norwegian Jewish agents with the long crooked noses and whisker stubble ?
Westman says
Yes, Graven, those Jewish Swedes! The entertainment never ends…. How can we get this guy on Comedy Central?
gravenimage says
🙂
eduardo odraude says
Excerpt from “Why the Arabic World Turned Away from Science”:
https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/why-the-arabic-world-turned-away-from-science
Giacomo Latta says
**it*ace, Listen to your mullah: no comedy!
gravenimage says
Thanks for the link, Educardo.
Save Europe says
He doesn’t seem to know much about football either –
• USA did very well during the last World Cup, with the goalie, Tim Howard, excelling.
• USA hosted the WC in ’94.
• USA supposedly has no money but the MLS can sign players like David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry, Andrea Pirlo, Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
• he fails to realise that football is played by fewer people than those participating in American Football, baseball, basketball and ice-hockey.
Rob says
So the World Cup was organised in a couple of days to divert attention from the Gaza Border?
Even the Russians aren’t that efficient.
gravenimage says
Ha ha
BC says
More idiocy from the ‘teachers’ of Islam which goes to show how stupid they are. Personally I loathe football and have not spent a moment of my time watching it. However that is just me what he says is arrant nonsense
J D S says
Mr Cleric..soccer or any other sport is not enough distraction…..
The real distraction Is that the western world should, in one accord, be to do the right thing by completely eliminating the only thing in the world that is disrupting the peace and livelihood of its peoples..Islam!
Keys says
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May Allah jolt your jihad today !
Krishna says
Football is better than jihad, hate or blowing yourself up
Save Europe says
???
Westman says
It certainly is!
Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Malla: “The World Cup Implements the Protocols of the Elders of Zion by Distracting the Muslims from the Bloodshed in Gaza”
That must be a mail-order Doctorate or one in Islamic religion for anyone holding it to be that incredibly stupid.
Men are naturally competitive, Muhammad, and sports are an outlet that soaks up that energy without actual warfare. The US main sports are American Football and Basketball NOT Soccer and that is why the US isn’t trying to buy the best soccer teams.
Tell you what, Mo, old boy, how about we just cancel sports the world over and turn all the American Footballers, European Rugby players, and the non-muslim soccer players loose on Damascus. That should get the Syrian problem solved in short order. We’ll make it a sporting war – winner take all.
gravenimage says
Pious Muslims think good, clean athletic competition just distracts from violent Jihad.
Berengaria says
The UN’S Perfect CULT for the entire world. No Joy, No Love, No Kindness, No Beauty, ISLAM IS UGLY!
May I add that the only Sports, enjoyed by the Muslim Mob is practiced in a Stadium, where Unwanted Females of the Cult are Stoned, Beheaded or Murdered in some other Unusual Manner.
YES, ISLAM IS UGLY!
elee says
If you wish to preserve art or music, or drama or literature, you are a mortal foe of Islam.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
+1,000,000
It is interesting that you mention the arts. Everything that is so-called Mohammadan culture was stolen from conquered peoples.
These cultural elements, if they are the least bit haram, are not even respected by the Mohammadans who enjoy them. These elements are given pejorative dhimmi names. For example, certain dances (public dancing is haram) and their associated music have names that are demeaning. Example: “Ghawazi” which translates from Arabic to “conquered.” (The term is often used to refer to the Gypsies.) Or the term “Saidi” which means “to the South,” which implies “the hick Copts that live in the south of Egypt.” Or “Beledi” which translates to ‘rural’ and implies the hick dhimmi of the countryside. All are pejorative terms associated with dhimmi peoples.
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniconism_in_Islam
BTW, I have read over a half a dozen fatwas on visual art and they all end with the sentence: “No sculpture.”
gravenimage says
So true, elee.
elee says
Apparently their own guerillas like to play loud music and get self-portaits made, when the imams aren’t looking. They still kill kafirs though.
Benedict says
At this moment 1-0 Uruguay vs. Portugal.
Save Europe says
The Muslim nutter is secretly upset that Russia thrashed the Saudis 5-0, on the opening day ?
gravenimage says
Yes–very satisfying.
infidel says
Only a Muslim can come up with such crooked and twisted conspiracy theories… because they are themselves very crooked and twisted.
Winston says
Balls.
The Telstar 18 balls in use in the World Cup were manufactured in Sialkot, Pakistan.
(Al Jazeera News)
I thought Iran performed the best of the several Muslim teams in the tournament. Their women fans are stunningly beautiful as the whole world saw in the tv close ups. Thankfully they were given special permission by the Iranian authorities to remove their headscarves for tournament. A sensible and progressive decision.
Save Europe says
I observed some pretty decent looking Tunisian women during the England opening match. Ahhhh, those camera men just cannot help themselves ?
Benedict says
Now 1-1 Uruguay – Portugal.
Benedict says
Now 2-1 Uruguay – Portugal.
Winston says
Qatar Airways end to end advert. Now it’s the turn of Coca Cola. And now Wanda, followed by Gazprom . . . and so it goes on . . . Hyundai . . . and back to Qatar. A worldwide plot, or what?
Benedict says
Nb! – Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Morocco and Tunisia out after first round in WM.
Benedict says
Nb! – Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Morocco and Tunisia out after first round in WC.
Jayell says
You might have hit the nail.on the head there. For those muslims whose heads aren’t completely inserted into their own lumbar regions, here would be a globally-publicised turn of events that might suggest that the Disciples of the Great Prophet might not be so superior after all.
gravenimage says
Unsurprisingly, most Islamic countries are pretty bad at soccer, or any organized sports. There are a few good Muslim players, but this is despite Islam, not because of it.
R Russell says
Typical self absorbed member of the ‘best of peoples’.
Gjallarhornet says
“China has never qualified, and neither has the U.S. Well, maybe just once, but they were eliminated after two days.”
Hm. Because as for the US in the world cup:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_at_the_FIFA_World_Cup
Hugh Fitzgerald says
The World Cup was not intended to distract attention from Gaza. It was meant to distract attention from Syria.
But some other things that recently happened were, I admit, intended to distract attention from Gaza. These include:
Chief Justice Roberts’ opinion in Trump v. Hawaii.
The announcement of his retirement by Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Alec Baldwin’s imitation of Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live.
The latest installment of Commisario Montalbano on Italian television.
The arrest of Susan Sarandon
The latest home runs by Mookie Betts.
The latest YouTube appearances of Tracey Ullman, doing her imitation of Queen Elizabeth.
The showing on TMC of a movie whose name I forget but it did have Jimmy Stewart.
The forest fires in California.
The protest over the separation of families at the U.S.-Mexican border.
The announcement by Saudi Arabia that it is going to dig a moat separating Qatar from the mainland.
The announcement by Elon Musk that he’s about to build a Tesla factory on Mars, or somewhere, and you better believe it.
President Putin’s gracious acceptance of the invitation
My grandson’s just revealed ability, at 18 months, to say “See You Later,” “raccoon,” “chapeau,””encore,” and “bravo.”
These are just some of the things that have been concocted to keep our minds off Gaza.
Save Europe says
Earlier today, I passed my neighbour walking his dog in the street. The canine was highly flatulent, and broke wind loudly. I can only surmise he was trying to distract all and sundry, from Gaza.
eduardo odraude says
It is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
gravenimage says
Hilarious, Hugh.
Save Europe says
Does that include Saudi, Iran, Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria ?!?!
gravenimage says
They are all “insufficiently Islamic”.
Rarely says
The qualifications to be a “Dr.” in Arab lands are (1) a big mouth and (2) a tiny brain. He is very well qualified.
It could be that this is not a sermon but a taping of a Saturday Night Live skit.
If he’s truly against humour he should shut up.
Mind you his writers are genuinely inventive. Mel Brooks would have trouble making up this stuff.
AND YET the brain dead audience is mesmerized and eating this junk up.
The leadership (all Dr.s, of course) have to keep the masses ignorant and devoid of critical thinking so they’ll believe this crap.
Lydia Church says
No fun in islam.
No joy in islam.
Only hate, murder, violence, terrorism.
If they contribute anything to this event, it will be that.
Carol the 1st says
+1
gravenimage says
Muslim cleric: World Cup nations are “enemies of Islam,” games meant to distract from Gaza
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Not enough bloodshed in Soccer…
More:
“The Protocols of the Elders of Zion… When the Jewish organization was established, one of the articles [of The Protocols] article 29, I think – stated: ‘We shall distract the Arabs using arts and sports.’ Indeed, they have done just that, and that’s how we got to where we are today.
………………………
What an idiot. The “Protocols of the Elders of Zion” is a Tsarist forgery–there is no mention of Arabs in it at all.
And no–the Jews do not run the World Cup. Little Israel, faced with European powerhouse teams, did not even qualify for the World Cup this year.
Hugh Fitzgerald says
Distract the Arabs through “arts and sports/– yes, it’s a bit of a stretch but I think it would cover Bar Rafaeli.
gravenimage says
🙂
somehistory says
Of course, everything is all about the moslims in Gaza; everything is always about islam and moslims; Everything. Except of course, terrorism, murderous attacks on poor innocents, rape of babies called “child marriage,” and mutilation of baby girls,deceit in every form, murder of family members, and isis. Those evil things have nothing to do with moslims anywhere, even Gaza.
Unlike soccer, football, ice cream, music, art, etc, which is all about trying to distract from moslims in Gaza.
Billy Chickens says
When I was a teenager I used to have a sailor’s hat just like the one Dr Muhammad Ali Al-Malla is wearing.
Johm says
Islam is one big joke ! It is a geopolical system ! Not a relidgion at all ! That is the big joke. It is a false relidgion . Abrahm and Ishmael did not built the Kabba or they would be 1000 years old. They worshiped the Hebrew God Yahweh not the stupid Arabic God Allah ! The entire Quran is a 5graders big joke ! So many things in that book are in error ! The Bible is the true word of God ! This fact will stand the test of time. Jesus is coming soon great God ! Thank you Jesus !
Billy Chickens says
Islam is indeed a supernatural religion or else it would not have lasted this long. It is supernatural but not divine (from God). It is the religion created by Lucifer who appeared to Muhammad in the cave at Hira as St Gabriel the Archangel. Therefore Allah is Satan.
Islam has all the evil attributes of Lucifer and is the exact pole opposite of Christianity. By the year when Lucifer appeared to Muhammad, Christianity had won almost all of the known world at the time. Lucifer had to do something before the entire world was converted to God. He had to win souls for Hell. Hence his scheme of worshiping himself under the guise of Allah and fooling people to believe that Allah is the One True God. Allah is the one true devil, Islam is his religion and Muhammad was indeed a prophet, but a prophet of Satan.
WPM says
Imagine the world without Islam ,the billions of dollars ,Euros and other money saved . Imagine town cities without cement barriers protecting people on side walks .Imagine all the people in the Middle East ,Africa , Asia Europe ,who could put their time on earth to better use then the next planned Jihad attack or worrying about the next Jihad attack on them. Imagine all the people who could enjoy art ,music , sports , all the women who could enjoy life not being slaves. All the girls who would not have to be raped by grooming gangs ,forced marriages of under age girls ,honor killing by their fathers. These things who still go on without Islam ,but at a much smaller scale ,because they would not be sanction by a major religious cult .Imagine how much freedom, happiness, knowledge could be spread all over the world if Islam disappeared.
James K. says
If Muslims are surpassing scientists of other nations, why can they not teach those women who are corseted and clad from head to toe in cloth how to bathe, use deodorant and wash the fabric once or twice each month? It’s a little much, folks. Also, wvere in that Qu’ran does it say that men are off the hook when it comes to MODESTY?
James K. says
And another thing…
Which branch is everyone supposed to join: Suni or Shiite? They both hate each other, so no thanking you kindly. After all, if one or the other will get a person planted six feet under, I say don’t bother with the ting tanc rigamarole. Remain a happy Infidel and let those yutzes duke it out among themselves!!
Terry Gain says
Islam is distracting me from having fun. There is no bloodshed in Israel. The Muslims who live there live in peace with the full rights of citizens. The bloodshed in Gaza is caused by Hamas. This is what you get when you elect a terrorist government and choose hate and death over love and life.
gravenimage says
+1
FYI says
Khomeni was right :there are no jokes in islam,no humor,no fun.{you know what else isn’t in islam?logic,reasoning,correct understanding of theology,tolerance of other creeds,those awkward 2 chief commandments….}
Ok,they may not have jokes in islam …But that need not deter non-moslems…
Jihadist#1 There’s just no fun in islamic fundamentalism ,Khalid……oh wait a minute..haha..there IS..the word “fun” is in FUNdamentalism!
Jihadist#2 And ya know what else is in the word fundamentalism, muhammed?….mental..you put the mental in fundaMENTALism don’t ya?BTW,That wasn’t a Coptic Christian church you blew up;that was an isis mosque…allah will be furious….it’s no joke……
Jihadist#1 hmmm..I wonder is their a plural of isis..you can’t say isis-es;can you say are-are?
Giacomo Latta says
Dr. Al-Malla, I agree all countries participating in the World Cup are sworn enemies of Islam, including Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Attack and destroy immediately.
Tom says
Cue ‘Twilight Zone’ theme.
Clive Stephen Delmonte says
I very much favour the style and clarity of the imam’s statement.
It makes it as clear as it’s possible to be in English exactly what subscribing to Islam entails.
David says
This imam seems to be pretty well clued up about Soccer and how the different teams are doing. He could become a football pundit (Lol)
Winston says
Great win today for Russia. The penalty save the Russian goalie made with his foot will be seen as often as the famous Gordon Banks save I shouldn’t wonder.
With favourites like Spain, Argentina, Germany and Portugal already out of the tournament in the knockout stages it’s proving to be an exciting World Cup. The fans have been tremendous! Amazing tournament!