Racism? Really? What race is “Islamist separatism” again? I keep forgetting.
Anyway, we have seen this many, many times before. Any counterterror initiative, no matter how mild, no matter how carefully worded, no matter how many “moderate” profiteers it puts front and center, will be condemned as “racist” and “hateful.” The effect of this is to make people afraid of opposing jihad violence or Sharia oppression of women and others. And who benefits from that?
“Egypt’s Al-Azhar condemns Macron’s remarks on ‘Islamic separatism and isolationism,'” Ahram Online, October 3, 2020 (thanks to Henry):
The Islamic Research Academy at Al-Azhar, Egypt’s top religious authority, has condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s announced plan for fighting “Islamic separatism,” which Al-Azhar described as an “explicit call for racism and hate.”…
In a statement on Saturday, Al-Azhar’s Islamic Research Academy, which works to reform Islamic culture and safeguard it from political and ideological intolerance, said that President Macron has directed “false accusations that have nothing to do with the true context of religion.”
It said that Islam calls for “tolerance and peace” among people, including those who do not believe in it.
The academy said it completely rejects Macron’s remarks, which it said “destroy all joint efforts by religious figures to eliminate racism and bullying against religions.”
The academy also said that some people insist on making false accusations against Islam, including those of separatism and isolationism, and are confused by the fact that some people exploit some religious texts to fulfil malicious goals.
The religious body called for abandoning attacks against religions, as this obstructs constructive dialogue and backs hate speech. It also said that such “attacks” can hinder attempts to establish co-existence among people in a society.
spiro says
Al Azhar should know all about racism
and hate since its a corner stone of their pedophile belief system
mortimer says
It is. Arabs consider themselves the ‘best of people’.
FYI says
islamo-leftard/MSMspeak
A patriot?=’Far Right’
Opposed to illegal muslim immigration?=’Racist’
Critical of islam?=’islamophobic”
Expressing a contrary opinion?=’Hate Speech’
Speaking of HATE SPEECH{note to leftists and politicians}
1]islam has a Doctrine of HATE{al walaa wal baraa}towards ALL non-muslims{Infidels}
Leftists are INFIDELS.
2]The antisemitic koran CURSES Jews and Christians {koran 9:30}
{the Jews are ‘to be despised and hated’ koran 2:65}
3]islam has a discriminatory religious APARTHEID system..
Non -muslims are inferior and are ‘the WORST of created beings'{koran 98:6}
Muslims are superior and are ‘the BEST community that hath been raised up for mankind” {koran 3:110}
If you are a Leftist YOU are an infidel and thus one of the ‘WORST of created beings’:muslim apologists won’t tell you that.
If you are a Jewish Leftist,not only that but in addition you are ‘to be despised and hated’ {koran 2:65}
And islam has a plan for the Jews{Sahih Muslim 6985}muslims believe they are in the ‘last hour’
James Lincoln says
FYI,
I am:
1. A patriot
2. Opposed to illegal muslim immigration
3. Critical of islam
And I:
4. Express a contrary opinion
All four…
FYI says
Excellent qualities to have.
A patriot,opposed to illegal muslim immigration,critical of islam and happy to express contrary opinions.
But to the MSM and the Lefties,the muslims and the Trolls who post here at JW that translates as..
A far right,racist,islamophobic,bigoted purveyor of ‘hate speech’
mortimer says
Al Azhar doesn’t want any government to do what Arab governments are doing: namely, to finance IDEOLOGICAL PROGRAMS regarding Islam. Arab countries finance the EXPORTATION of Salafism to the West.
Western countries have a duty to begin deprogramming jihadists. The only way to do that is to convince them that the Koran is of human composition. When Muslims see the Koran is not of divine origin, they leave Islam instantly.
James Lincoln says
mortimer says,
“When Muslims see the Koran is not of divine origin, they leave Islam instantly.”
That may be true, but even with that – I do not see muslims leaving islam in large numbers.
That being said, David Wood has been successful in some “one-offs”…
gravenimage says
I’m happy to see any Muslims leaving Islam. But as you note I don’t think that we can rely on this to save us.
La Plume de Maat says
In fact, it’s good news because the Al-Azhar statement means that Macron gets it right.
C’est une bonne nouvelle parce que cela signifie que Macron vise juste.
Lavéritétriomphera says
@La Plume de Maat
Bonsoir,
France is the homeland of the knights Templar, she has a close relationship with the (Eastern) Arabic Christians https://www.noria-research.com/oriental-christians-in-france-and-in-syria-political-stakes-and-redefined-identities/.
Some of them live in these no-go-zones where they should have every right to live in peace. Macron cannot afford to abandon a secular friendship.
Macron ne peut pas se permettre non plus de laisser une partie de la population faire sa loi qu’elle impose aux autres, sous peine de devenir le président le plus impopulaire de la cinquième république.
À bientôt
Martin says
Erdogan: Macron’s remarks on Islam clear provocation
Turkish President says French president’s remarks claiming ‘Islam is in crisis’ go beyond disrespect
Macron’s statement on ‘Islam is in crisis’ in a city where Muslims are the majority go beyond disrespect and are a clear provocation,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a gathering of mosque and religious workers in the Turkish capital Ankara.
A French president making statements urging the restructuring of Islam is “rude,” Erdogan added.
[…]”Attacking Muslims has become one of the most important tools for European politicians to hide their failure,” Erdogan stressed.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/erdogan-macron-s-remarks-on-islam-clear-provocation/1997681
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Erdogan to Macron: Who are you to propose reconstruction of Islam?
The French president’s recent claims about Islam amount to a dangerous provocation, Turkey’s president said on Tuesday. “Macron’s remarks on ‘Islam is in crisis’ in a city where Muslims are the majority go beyond disrespect and are a clear provocation,”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a gathering of mosque and religious workers in the Turkish capital Ankara.
Delivering a speech during an event in the capital Ankara on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan severely criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks about Islam, and calling them “disrespectful and provocation”.
“Have we ever said Christianity, Judaism should be reconstructed? Who are you to propose the reconstruction of Islam?,” Erdogan underlined in his address as targeting French leader for his anti-Islamic discourse.
[…]Erdogan advised Macron “to pay more attention while talking about issues that he is ignorant about.”
https://www.anews.com.tr/world/2020/10/06/erdogan-to-macron-who-are-you-to-propose-reconstruction-of-islam
Linde Barrera says
To Martin- I am glad President Macron is speaking out against Islam and I hope he continues to do so fervently. I think Macron should even state that Islam is a man-made religion and that believers in Islam are following a satanic force due to the many doctrinal verses of the Quran that state hatred and death
to non-believers of Islam.
Free Speech Forever, Macron.
Tough Tacks, Erdogan.
Agostino Armo Pellegrini says
It said that Islam calls for “tolerance and peace” among people, including those who do not believe in it.–Al-Azhar’s Islamic Research Academy,
Well let’s see if that’s a f*cking lie:
Surah 3:151: “We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve (all non-Muslims) …”
Surah 2:191: “And kill them (non-Muslims) wherever you find them … kill them. Such is the recompense of the disbelievers (non-Muslims).”
Surah 9:5: “Then kill the disbelievers (non-Muslims) wherever you find them, capture them and besiege them, and lie in wait for them in each and every ambush …”
Surah 9:123 O ye who believe! Fight the unbelievers who gird you about, and let them find firmness in you: and know that Allah is with those who fear Him.
Surah 8:12 I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip.
Surah 9:73 O Prophet, fight against the disbelievers and the hypocrites and be harsh upon them. And their refuge is Hell, and wretched is the destination.
Surah 9:29 Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth…
We can see from that small sample of koranic hate that islam is not a religion of “tolerance and peace,” and it especially targets those who “do not believe in it.” Since 9/11–a genocidal attack that was itself anchored in religious conviction as the hijackers’ “last night” document proves–there has been 10’s of thousands of terror acts by muslims out of duty to the islamic religion. We know this because in most cases the terrorists make their own motives clear, and in those rare cases we aren’t sure it can reasonably be inferred that islam was the motive and inspiration. But really, this story is 1400 years old, muslims have been terrorizing since the days when their founder muhammad robbed, stole, and raped. Anyone who says that islam is a peaceful religion is in my opinion a c*nt-ass liar, a lover of evil, and a defender of tyranny. The evidence speaks for itself, no debate is needed, just look with an honest mind and admit the barefaced truth:ISLAM IS A VIOLENT RELIGION THAT INSPIRES MASS TERROR AND MURDER.
James Lincoln says
So what race does Al-Azhar prohibit from becoming a muslim?
Tony Naim says
Al-Azhar is the first and foremost center of terrorism in the world. Despite calls from Egyptian scholars, or President Sisi, Al-Azhar continues to resist reform. Which means, it remains the major source of preaching and spreading an ideology of hatred, bigotry and discrimination against Christians and Jews. A dogma taught in 2500 Mosques in the US emanates from Al-Azhar , which has no intention whatsoever to abolish the archaic and savage laws of Dhimmitude.
The war on terrorism began there. It will NOT end until Al-Azhar is forced to comply with international standard of human rights in the ideology it professes.
elee says
The headline tells me Macron has done something right.
Michael Copeland says
“Islam is not a race. It is an ideology.” – Ibrahim Cooper, CAIR
Martin says
and now.... the Muslim Brotherhood
Macron’s anti-Islam remark against principles of French Revolution, says Brotherhood leader
Emmanuel Macron has been sharply criticised by the Deputy General Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Ibrahim Munir, after the French president announced a law against religious “separatism” aimed at freeing Islam in France from “foreign influences”. The 42-year-old, who faces a tough bid for re-election against stiff opposition from the far-right, sparked controversy with remarks that appeared to condemn Islam and Muslims in general.
“Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today, we are not just seeing this in our country,” the French president said over the weekend in a speech introducing a new bill to strengthen France’s state ideology of militant secularism, known as Laicite.
With the French Republic struggling to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Macron’s comments were widely condemned over their timing and divisive message. In his condemnation of Macron, Munir, who expressed dismay that “such utterances would come from the lips of a President of France,” accused Macron of mischaracterising the Muslim Brotherhood and turning his back on the values and principals of the French Revolution.
“The French Revolution has not served the inheritors of the Revolution” said Munir in his letter to Macron, a copy of which was obtained by MEMO, pointing out that the president’s remark had “blatantly contradicted the thought of its philosophers” who had “ignited the passion of people and their longing for humanity’s freedom, equality and their right to articulate their beliefs.”
Dismissing Macron’s comments, which appeared to single out the Muslim Brotherhood for condemnation, Munir added: “They [the Brotherhood] resist the excesses of regimes that deliberately seek to force them to abandon their faith and distort their image through illegal and inhuman acts.”
“We affirm the truth which the whole world knows; that the Muslim Brotherhood sincerely adhere to their Islamic thought and covenants,” insisted Munir. “They uphold the social responsibilities and rights of the countries of their abode. They respect their laws; knowing that this is the basis of their presence therein. They fulfil their duties and protect the security of their countries.”
Critics of the anti-separatism bill, particularly members of France’s roughly six-million-strong Muslim community — Western Europe’s largest— worry it will deepen anti-Muslim sentiment they say has been on the rise in recent years.
It has also been suggested that the bill is politically motivated ahead of France’s 2022 elections, while others — notably the leading opposition far-right National Rally party — have complained that the bill does not go far enough.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201006-macrons-anti-islam-remark-against-principals-of-french-revolution-says-brotherhood-leader/
gravenimage says
Al-Azhar condemns Macron’s plan for fighting ‘Islamic separatism’ as an ‘explicit call for racism and hate’
………………………
Muslims murdering Infidels = not hate. Infidels opposing Muslims murdering them = hate…
infidel says
These vile creatures hate all others all the time and when someone calls them out.. they play victims..
OLD GUY says
Islam,
It is your fault that I have to kill you.
You made me do it,
I feel a lesser person and so its your responsibility that I must kill you,
I must satisfy my honor.
I’am the victim,
My Allah requires me to do it.
WOW! What a thought process.
gravenimage says
Too true, OLD GUY.