Will this lead any of the self-deluded Jewish or Christian “dialogue” partners to wake up and realize how they’re being manipulated, and see how “dialogue” is for all too many Muslim clerics just a vehicle for Islamic proselytizing and a means to silence infidel discussion of Muslim persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in the Islamic world? Not likely.
More on this story. “Norwegian imam who has led interfaith dialogue said Jews should be killed,” by Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA, August 11, 2021:
JTA — A Muslim imam in Norway who has led interfaith dialogue projects has been suspended after it was revealed that for years he has been posting antisemitic statements on Facebook, including on how Jews are dangerous and “should be killed.”
The Norway branch of Minhaj-ul-Quran, an international Muslim organization that is considered moderate and geared toward outreach, suspended Noor Ahmad Noor indefinitely on Monday following an exposé published last week by the Vartland newspaper on his antisemitic statements.
Noor had served for years as the branch’s director.
Police have launched an investigation into his remarks.
In one post from 2019, Noor wrote that Jews “put the world in danger” and it is “necessary to kill them.”
In a short statement to the Norwegian media, Noor said: “My posts were published in frustration over attacks in Gaza. Innocent children and women were killed. My criticism and frustration should have been directed at the regime. And not against a group of people. I apologize.”
As director of Minhaj-ul-Quran, he has participated in meetings and projects with top government officials, including cabinet ministers and Ivar Flaten, head of the Church Dialogue Center in Drammen, the Norwegian city where Noor lives.
Flaten initially defended Noor, speaking with the Vartland website, arguing dialogue occurs amid disagreements, but has since called the remarks “unacceptable, shocking.”
In a statement, Minhaj-ul-Quran wrote: “These are attitudes and values we have zero tolerance for as a religious community. This is contrary to what we have been working for for decades.”
mortimer says
Inter-faith dialogue? With this jihadist? With this jihadist who wants to murder the dirty kufaar and Jews?
Surely, you jest?
Inter-faith dialoguist, Noor Ahmad Noor is about as ‘sincere’ as a smiling crocodile.
-Abu ad-Darda (a companion of Mohammed) said,
“We SMILE in the face of some people, although our hearts CURSE them.”
-Ibn Kathir in his commentary on Koran 3.28 says:
“BELIEVERS ARE ALLOWED TO SHOW FRIENDSHIP TO THE DISBELIEVERS OUTWARDLY, BUT NEVER INWARDLY.”
Goofy says
Interfaith dialogue is supposed to mutually enlighten all participants in the religious beliefs of the others. In this case the imam has done it with honesty and he has contributed to a better understanding of Islam in Norway.
From an Islamic perspective he has fallen short of the expectations of his fellow believers as he has not been deceptive in dealing with the enemies of Islam.
His expressions about the Jews go to the core of Islam and may hardly be changed or modified without destroying Islam.
mortimer says
Ivar Flaten, head of the Church Dialogue Center in Drammen, is SHOCKED, SHOCKED!
I’m shocked … there is gambling at Rick’s Café américain !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjbPi00k_ME
Jillian says
They need to DEPORT ALL OFFENDERS. That goes for every western nation!
Beneath the Veil of Consciousness says
Check out Afghanistan. The West is in danger of the same, only in slow motion.
gravenimage says
Afghanistan is almost 100% Muslim. Not true of the west…not yet, anyway.
MR ELTON S CLOUGH says
It’s a good job caring people of goodwill try their best to uncover creeping thieves of freedom.
Keith O says
If I said I was surprised by this, I’d be lying.
What did they expect? Did they think they could all hug each other and everything would be alright?
The sheer unadulterated stupidity of anyone who thinks they can expect the truth to come out of a mudslimes mouth.
There is more chance of a Democrat speaking the truth than a mudslime cleric.
This stupidity makes me sooo angry.
James Lincoln says
Keith O says,
“There is more chance of a Democrat speaking the truth than a mudslime cleric.”
I don’t know – too close to call…
gravenimage says
Norway: Muslim cleric who has called for the murder of Jews has led interfaith dialogue projects
…………….
I’m shocked…shocked…oh, wait…no, I’m not…
More proof that anyone who engages in “interfaith dialog” with Muslims is a fool.
sidney penny says
“In a short statement to the Norwegian media, Noor said: “My posts were published in frustration over attacks in Gaza. Innocent children and women were killed. My criticism and frustration should have been directed at the regime. And not against a group of people. I apologize.””
My criticism and frustration should have been directed at the regime.
Hamas?
David says
Beware the smiling muslim! Anyone who trusts a muslim needs to be better informed. The word ‘sincerity’ does not exist in islam.