Elforkani justifies his demand by creating a false equivalence: “when our Jewish brothers are attacked, it quickly becomes anti-Semitism and that is not allowed.” Where in the Netherlands or in Europe at large is criticism of Jews prohibited? Meanwhile, some of Elforkani’s Muslim brothers in the Netherlands have engaged in viciously anti-Semitic rhetoric, as well […]
“People still associate ‘Allahu akbar’ with violence, while many visitors to our mosque experience it as meditative”
“Because of international terrorism, people still associate ‘Allāhu akbar’ with violence or misery.” Indeed. Even today. And those people are often Muslims themselves. But will that tolerance be reciprocated once Sharia-adherent Muslims are in charge in Amsterdam? Islamic law forbids churches to ring bells. Imagine the embarrassment of Amsterdam officials when their church bells are […]