American Bigots
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I do not write this to provoke, but to invite reflection. Justice demands that we acknowledge the truth: the Jewish people are indigenous to the Land of Israel.
Growing up in Garissa, a predominantly Muslim region of Kenya, my earliest understanding of Jewish history came from Islamic sources—the Qur’an and Hadith. These texts, read through a traditional lens, often cast Jews in a negative light. Yet, over time, I began to study deeper and more broadly—historically, spiritually, and politically. What I discovered challenged many assumptions I had grown up with.
As a Muslim, I believe in the pursuit of truth and justice. And that journey has led me to a profound respect for the Jewish people, their resilience, and their rightful connection to the Land of Israel.
Many Muslims are unaware—or choose to forget—that long before Islam, Jewish communities flourished in the Arabian Peninsula. Hadith literature acknowledges Jewish tribes as farmers, craftsmen, and well-owners in Medina and its surroundings. These were not outsiders but indigenous Semitic peoples, like Arabs. Sadly, history also tells us that these communities were later massacred or expelled as Islamic rule expanded.
Yet, the relationship wasn’t always hostile. One telling example is the Day of Ashura. When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) arrived in Medina, he found the Jews fasting. Upon asking why, they replied that it commemorated the day Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. The Prophet responded by honoring the practice and even recommended Muslims observe the day as well—showing reverence for a shared prophetic history.
Given this shared history, it is deeply troubling that so many Islamic nations today not only deny the Jewish people’s connection to their ancestral land, but actively work to delegitimize the State of Israel. Over 50 Muslim-majority countries either refuse diplomatic recognition, support hostile rhetoric, or in some cases, back armed resistance against Israel’s very existence.
What is Israel doing that so many of these nations are not? Is it defending itself too strongly? Or is its mere survival as a Jewish state seen as a provocation?
This leads me to an uncomfortable truth: the hatred toward Israel often stems less from solidarity with Palestinians and more from a deeper unwillingness to accept Jewish sovereignty in the Middle East.
I am not without empathy for the Palestinian people. But I believe their greatest betrayal did not come from Israel, but from the very Arab nations that claim to champion their cause.
When Israel declared independence in 1948, it accepted a two-state solution. But Arab countries launched a war to eliminate the Jewish state. When they lost, the displaced Arabs—who later became known as Palestinians—were refused integration by their fellow Arabs. They were confined to refugee camps in Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, denied citizenship and rights for generations, all so they could be used as symbols of grievance.
I believe peace will only come when we, in the Muslim world, are honest about history and stop demonizing Israel simply because it is Jewish.
Compare this to Palestinians who moved to the West—many have become citizens, elected officials, and respected members of society. The difference is clear: one path seeks peace and progress; the other clings to victimhood and vengeance.
I do not write this to provoke, but to invite reflection. I remain a committed Muslim. But my faith teaches me to be just—even to those I disagree with. And justice demands that we acknowledge the truth: the Jewish people are indigenous to the Land of Israel. They are not colonial settlers. They are not foreign invaders. They are returning home.
I believe peace will only come when we, in the Muslim world, are honest about history and stop demonizing Israel simply because it is Jewish. That means standing up against hate, acknowledging Jewish suffering and rights, and seeking real dialogue—not perpetual war.
To my fellow Muslims: we can support Palestinian rights without denying Jewish ones. We can pursue justice without fueling hatred. And we can, God willing, be part of a future where our two peoples—descendants of Abraham—can live in mutual respect.
That's very nice. If only everyone felt the same and "sees the LIGHT".!
That's very nic
Well done! Thank you.
Thank you very much for understanding the truth. Thank you
It is lovely to hear from a Muslim who sees the problem for what it is. However, you need to expand upon your words: "The hatred toward Israel ... stems ... from a deeper unwillingness to accept Jewish sovereignty in the Middle East."
The "unwillingness to accept Jewish sovereignty" has been the issue from the beginning. This is not news. It has been the stated policy from the Arab neighbours, always.
What is the reason behind this "unwillingness"? It will never change unless the roots of this unwillingness are changed, and that is the Islamic sources that you mention.
You are correct: "the relationship wasn’t always hostile". I hope you understand what happened that changed this relationship: the Jews of Medina rejected "the Prophet". We can't change the history.
I find your first point confusing. To clarify (from the Muslim perspective): it is Abraham who is said to be the First Muslim. The Mosque is called Al-Aqsa in reference to its distance from Mecca. The Dome protects the birth place of Islam, namely, where Abraham bound one of his sons for sacrifice.
Furthermore, when it became clear that the Jews of Medina would not accept Muhammad as a prophet, Muhammad changed the direction of worship (qibla) from Jerusalem to Mecca, literally turning his back on Jerusalem.
Israel offered not a Two State Solution in 1948, but a ONE STATE SOLUTION (as is very clearly set forth in its Declaration of Independance of May 14, 1948: All will live together in total equality, both socially and economically; equality will exist in all of its institutions, no matter one's race, religion, etc. Israel is ready to cooperate with all Arab nations for the improvement of the entire M.E.). It is the desire of the Arabs to destroy the Jewish nation, or their desire to live apart from the Jews if they cannot destroy them which has led us to where we are today. The One State Solution is now dead; the Two State Solution never was a viable concept because what it would consist of is not enough to support an Independant nation not dependent on alms.
Old Guy, you are confusing the creation of Israel with the issuance of the Partition Plan. The Partition Plan apriori defined borders for both Jewish and Arab states and Israel was created within the borders allotted to the Jewish state.
Naturally in the Jewish state all citizens would live together under the government and laws of that state.
The Arabs, had they wished to, could have done the same - created another Arab Moslem state wherein all citizens would live by their laws under their government. But they preferred to go to war instead.
Thank you so much for the courage you display in your words. The Muslim world tends to punish people who acknowledge the ancestral connection of the land of Israel & the Jewish people. May G-d give you further strength in your convictions to heal the world through truth.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I only wish that more people, on both sides of the issue, felt the way you do.
Cheryl, you have a very eclectic view of faith, akin to universalism
Except that she believes in a Messiah that was appointed by his misguided followers rather than by G-d.
(Sounds like a brainwashed messianic Jew, but at least she doesn't reject any other faith.)
First and most welcome view from the other side.
Only 2 problems: 1. Islam unequivocally demands that there be no independent sovereign minority in the first Caliphate territory. 2. Any minority living in the midst of a Muslim majority lives in physical danger and other threats.
Muslims who are called "radical", "jihadists", and "extreme" are simply religious Muslims who are true to their faith.
I read otherwise that radical, jihadists, extremists is the main stream in Islam unfortunately, very few countries are like you say, also the goal of most Muslim countries is to make the whole world Muslim, and under Sharia Law(Muslim Law) I guess you don't know the truth about the Muslim religion, and if you lived in a Muslim country you would know Jews were second class or worst class citizens in Arab countries and I think they had to pay a tax, I went to school with Syrian Jews that ran away from Syria, and they never talked about Muslims and were proud of their Sephardic heritage
Bravo for standing up to the truth!
This man is so point on, he must have a large media platform to share! I hope I see him speaking on all channels throughout the media!
Honor to Ali Muhammad who has seen through to the truth.