The Jew is Not My Enemy: Unveiling the Myths that Fuel Muslim Anti-Semitism
Tarek Fatah
Oct 2010 · McClelland & Stewart
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A liberal Muslim and critically acclaimed author explores the historical, political, and theological basis for centuries of Muslim animosity towards Jews, debunking long-held myths and tracing a history of hate and its impact today.
More than nine years after 9/11 and 60 years after the creation of the state of Israel, the world is no closer to solving, let alone understanding, the psychological and political divide between Jews and Muslims. While countless books have been written on the subject of terrorism, political Islam, and jihad, barely a handful address the theological and historical basis of the Jew—Muslim divide. Following the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in November 2008, in which Pakistani jihadis sought out and murdered the members of a local Jewish centre, Tarek Fatah began an in-depth investigation of the historical basis for the crime.
In this provocative new book, Fatah uses extensive research to trace how literature from as early as the seventh century has fueled the hatred of Jews by Muslims. Fatah debunks the anti-Jewish writings of the Hadith literature, takes apart the Arab supremacist doctrines that lend fuel to the fire, and reinterprets supposed anti-Jewish passages in the Quran. In doing so he argues that hating Jews is against the essence of the Islamic spirit and suggests what needs to be done to eliminate the agonizing friction between the two communities.
More than nine years after 9/11 and 60 years after the creation of the state of Israel, the world is no closer to solving, let alone understanding, the psychological and political divide between Jews and Muslims. While countless books have been written on the subject of terrorism, political Islam, and jihad, barely a handful address the theological and historical basis of the Jew—Muslim divide. Following the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in November 2008, in which Pakistani jihadis sought out and murdered the members of a local Jewish centre, Tarek Fatah began an in-depth investigation of the historical basis for the crime.
In this provocative new book, Fatah uses extensive research to trace how literature from as early as the seventh century has fueled the hatred of Jews by Muslims. Fatah debunks the anti-Jewish writings of the Hadith literature, takes apart the Arab supremacist doctrines that lend fuel to the fire, and reinterprets supposed anti-Jewish passages in the Quran. In doing so he argues that hating Jews is against the essence of the Islamic spirit and suggests what needs to be done to eliminate the agonizing friction between the two communities.
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32 reviews
Shaghil Bilali
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June 9, 2017
The book has been written from a different perspective, which is un usual but interesting, captivating and give insights into how the Jew-Muslim ideological conflict can be ended amicably. It also tells the in differences between the followers of two religions should be on the basis of wrong policies initiatied by Arabs and Jews. It should not be on the basis of race, religion or Quranic text. The book give great hope of reconciliatiin between Muslims and Jews.
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F. Sadiq
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November 20, 2023
IN BRITISH PERIOD NO OTHER RELATION HEIP JEWS . MUSLIUM GIVE PLACE TO LIVE IN PALISTANE FOR JEWS NOW AGAINST FOR MUSLIUMS.THIS IS EVIL RELIGION THOUGHTS
The Heaven's Way of Life Peace
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April 19, 2021
Jew is not an enemy of Hypocrites but surely an enemy of muslims. Pathetic ideology, better to read Iqbal ra shairi for a few minutes.
About the author
Journalist and political advocate TAREK FATAH was the founder of the liberal Muslim organization the Muslim Canadian Congress. He was a regular contributor and guest host on the morning show on Newstalk 1010. His first book, Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State, was a finalist for the Donner Prize. He died in April 2023.
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