Mar 14, 2025
Islam’s most powerful religious institution, Al-Azhar, openly endorsed Quranic antisemitism during a Ramadan ceremony on March 5, 2025. The Grand Imam presided over the event, where Quran 5:82 was recited before a global audience, a verse that has historically been used to justify hatred and violence against Jews. This deliberate act signals a reinforcement of anti-Jewish ideology within Sunni Islam, further fueling tensions in an already volatile global climate.
Al-Azhar, recognized as the highest authority in Sunni Islam, sets doctrinal standards for imams across the West, influencing Islamic teachings worldwide. By using one of Islam’s holiest nights to broadcast a message of hostility, this event highlights how deeply ingrained antisemitic beliefs are within certain religious circles. This move has raised concerns among Jewish communities and international observers, as it legitimizes centuries-old prejudice under the guise of religious doctrine.
This growing wave of antisemitism aligns with end-times warnings regarding the increasing hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people. Zechariah 12:2-3 speaks of Jerusalem becoming "a cup of trembling" to the nations, and Revelation 12:13-17 describes Satan’s ongoing war against the Jewish people. As antisemitism rises globally, believers must remain vigilant, standing with Israel and recognizing these events as signs pointing toward prophetic fulfillment. READ MORE
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Commentary by Joe Hawkins