What this article says is not “extremism.” It’s standard Islam.
“Fight against those do not believe in Allah or the last day, and do not forbid what Allah and his messenger have forbidden, and do not follow the religion of truth, even if they are among the people of the book, until they pay the jizya with willing submission and feel themselves subdued.” (Qur’an 9:29).
And a hadith depicts Muhammad saying: “The Hour will not be established until the son of Mary (i.e. Jesus) descends amongst you as a just ruler, he will break the cross, kill the pigs, and abolish the Jizya tax. Money will be in abundance so that nobody will accept it (as charitable gifts).” (Bukhari 46.37.2476)
This means he will destroy Christianity (break the cross), force the Christians to obey the Islamic food laws (kill the pigs) and end the second-class dhimmi status (abolish the jizya) that Islamic law specifies for Christians, such that they will either have to convert to Islam or be killed.
“Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly Editorial: Congratulating Christians And Jews On Their Holidays Is ‘Impermissible’; Christians Living As Dhimmis – Non-Muslims Under Islamic Rule – Must Pay Jizya Tax; In The End Times, They Will Face The Choice Between Islam Or The Sword,” MEMRI, December 31, 2024:
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On December 26, 2024, the Islamic State (ISIS) released issue 475 of its weekly newsletter, Al-Naba’. The issue’s feature article, titled: “Amongst Hanukkah and Christmas,” discusses the alleged annual recurring debate among Muslims on the permissibility of congratulating Christians on their religious holidays, “which celebrate beliefs contradicting Islamic monotheism.”
The article examines why similar debates do not arise regarding Jewish holidays, despite “shared theological concerns,” criticizing the inconsistency in treating Jews and Christians differently, and suggesting that this reflects a lack of conviction in Islamic principles.
The text highlights the theological implications of such actions, viewing them as signs of weakened faith and attachment to Islam, arguing that true adherence to Islam requires equal treatment of all non-Muslim groups in accordance with Islamic beliefs.
Highlighting The “Inconsistency” In Interactions With Christians Versus Jews
Al-Naba’s editorial opened: “At the end of every Gregorian year, the debate is renewed about the ruling on congratulating Christians on their official holidays, who claim that Jesus is Allah or that ‘He is the Son of Allah.'”
Criticizing the “inconsistency” in attitudes toward congratulating Christians versus Jews on their religious holidays, the editorial examines why disputes regarding acknowledging Christmas are more common, in contrast to Jewish holidays. The piece asked: “We do not see the same debate arise about congratulating Jews on their holidays, despite the same justifications they use for Christians applying to Jews as well. The positions of both groups toward Muslims are intertwined and similar. Why, then, is the debate raised about one, and not the other?”
It further highlights the perceived double standard in interactions with Christians versus Jews, calling it a “theological inconsistency” that reflects selective leniency and bias:
“We have witnessed this methodological contradiction in their reactions to targeting Christians and Jews during their holidays. They celebrate an attack on a Jew during Purim or Hanukkah, yet criticize anyone who kills dozens of Christians during Christmas. They label the former a ‘hero’ and the latter an ‘extremist.'”
“The Debate Reflects The Strength Of Monotheism”
The weekly further argues that the debate over congratulating Christians on their religious holidays is not just a jurisprudential matter but rather a spiritual issue, which reflects the strength of monotheism and commitment to Islamic principles.
It asserts: “Ibn al-Qayyim clarified this in his well-known fatwa on the issue, addressing the core of the problem with his usual deep understanding of human nature. He said: ‘Many who have little regard for religion fall into this.’ This, by Allah, remains the crux of the issue and the root of the problem.”
Condemning the tendency to justify such congratulations by misinterpreting Quranic verses, the article suggests that people’s eagerness to congratulate Christians is not due to ignorance of the Islamic ruling, or out of a sincere desire to invite Christians to Islam: “Instead, it stems from a diminished regard for the value of religion in their hearts.”
“Congratulating Christians Is Impermissible”
The weekly publication deems that acknowledging Christian holidays, such as Christmas, to be haram [impermissible]. Unrelated to Quranic guidance on treating peaceful non-Muslims with fairness, the editorial states: “Congratulating Christians on their religious holidays of disbelief is prohibited by Islamic law.”
Even if they were considered “Ahl Al-Dhimma [People of the Covenant]” under Islamic governance, the article argues, “modern Christians have violated the terms of the “Dhimma,” and even fulfilling them would not permit celebrating their holidays as they are part of “false religious rituals.”
“Have the Christians of today fulfilled the conditions of paying the jizya (tax for non-Muslims under Islamic rule) and adhering to the rulings of Islam – when living under Muslim ruler – to deserve this contract, or have they completely violated them? Even if they had met all the conditions, it would still not be permissible to congratulate them on their holidays, as these are rituals of their false religion.”
“Acknowledging Christmas Reinforces Christians’ Bond To Their False Belief”
The editorial views that commending Christians on their holidays strengthens their attachment to their “false” beliefs. Therefore, “how can they be guided to Islam if you are endorsing and congratulating them on their disbelief?”
“Instead, this approach makes Christians draw you closer to their religion and invite you to it,” the article warns, “rendering you a passive recipient rather than an active influencer.”
It additionally claims that love and hatred for the sake of Allah are foundational in Islam, and celebrating non-Islamic holidays compromises this principle.
“The problem lies not just with celebrating the New Year, but with the core of faith itself. The foundation of Islam is love and hatred for the sake of Allah—loving faith and detesting disbelief.”
“The Coming Of Jesus Will Solve The Debate”
The article presents the ultimate resolution to this religious and societal debate: “The descent of Jesus, son of Mary, in the end times will decisively resolve this debate.”
The piece continues: “He will abolish the jizya and present people with the choice of Islam or the sword. This divine and theological resolution addresses the confusion of loyalty and disavowal in this era of spiritual imbalance and weakened monotheism.”
“Unity In Monotheism Cannot Be Fragmented”
Echoing its assessments, the editorial urges the consistency in attitudes toward Christians and Jews, arguing that true monotheism cannot be fragmented.
“The Muslim community will not improve until it equates its treatment of Jews and Christians, its view of Hanukkah with Christmas, and its stance toward those allied with Christians with its stance toward those allied with Jews.”
Stressing that “Unity in monotheism cannot be fragmented,” the editorial concludes with a warning: “Those who fail to heed the warnings and signs will ultimately be guided by the sword of Jesus, the servant and messenger of Allah.”
Tony says
Supremacist Islam teaches that Non-Muslims are the lowest of creatures in Quran 98:6-7 while Muslims are the best. Allah in Qur’an 8:39 says, “And engage in war with them[Non-Muslims] until there will not be sedition and the religion will be completely to Allah…” Allah in Quran 9:111 says, “Surely Allah has purchased from the believers[Muslims] their souls and their money so that they may have the garden[Heavenly Paradise]. They engage in war for the sake of Allah, so they kill and are killed…” For this killing act, a sacred and holy act, Allah spiritually rewards with Paradise although Allah is a deceiver. Allah in Qur’an 8:12 says, “When your lord revealed to the angels: ‘I am with you so make firm those who believed[Muslims]. I will cast a terror into the hearts of those who became infidels[Non-Muslims]. So strike above their necks(decapitation), and strike off(chop off) every finger from them.’” Allah in Qur’an 49:15 says, “Surely the believers are only those who believed in Allah and his messenger. They do not doubt, and they performed jihad with their MONEY AND THEIR LIVES for the sake of Allah. Those are the truthful.”
Wellington says
Among the many faults that Islam inculcates in its deluded believers is a lack of graciousness. And this is “merely” one of the lesser of Mohammed’s deluded followers’ sins.
What a curse to mankind Islam remains. And in so many ways.
Time for a BLT, beer and music, all of which Islam, if it could, would deny me. If I’m wrong about any of this (I’m not), may Allah strike me dead tonight (followers of this fictional deity doing so will not count).
Will be back soon. Count on it.
James Lincoln says
Wellington,
Darn, I knew that it would happen!
Now I am incredibly hungry for BLT…
gravenimage says
+1
abu taleb says
The Islamists try to justify the jizyah tax by saying it will lure the infidels to become muslims, they say it without any shame.Basically the jizyah tax is nothing more than robbery to enrich the muslims especially the elites without their having to earn a living by working hard.
It is beyond their thinking that if (almost) everybody becomes musim, then the society will collapse because there is hardly any people working hard and honestly as they are not used to working. We see how the Middle East and North Africa became backward after they had been successfully conquered the area but lose in Europe..
gravenimage says
Good analysis, Abu Taleb.
somehistory says
As far as I am concerned, mozlums can keep their ‘congratulations.” I want nothing from them…and that includes any, and all, greetings.
Phil Copson says
A muslim neighbour’s first words to me recently were: “Do not wish me “Happy Christmas”: It is very bad.”
somehistory says
Why should we want those people to be “happy”? We know what made nihad awad of cair ”happy.” Chortling how “happy” he was regarding the Oct slaughter.
mozlums pass out candy, as they did on 9/11, dancing and shouting in the streets.
And for them to be “happy” on Christmas would mean some of them had driven headlong into shoppers on the street or in the markets.
But your neighbor’s words to you show a complete lack of understanding of the Christian, or infidel, mindset.
gravenimage says
No surprise there, Phil.
What Infidel would say something like that? If someone wished me a “Happy Eid” I would either just thank them, or might possibly politely add that I am not Muslim. But I would not insult them for wishing me well.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
💯
Hudders. says
I can smell them from here.
Animals.
Maybe buy some soap with their so called ‘tax’.
Stinking satanic sewer creatures.
I – Islamists
S – Scared
I – It’s
S – Soap
gravenimage says
That gave me a laugh, Hudders. How I *wish* that body odor was the only concern here, though…
࿗Infidel࿘ says
That’s fine. I’m not Christian, but I wouldn’t want a muslim to greet me on my religious festivals
Gurek says
I think Muslims congragulating and even celebrating Christmas is indeed a good thing. That means, as ISIS says, they are not taking their religion seriously. And we know that there are many Muslims who don’t care about what’s in the Qur’an.
Would you prefer a head cutting, hateful ISIS jihadist as a neighbour or a moderate Muslim that won’t judge you by your unbelief?
James Lincoln says
Gurek says,
“Would you prefer a head cutting, hateful ISIS jihadist as a neighbour or a moderate Muslim that won’t judge you by your unbelief?”
So, what happens when that “moderate” muslim all of a sudden decides that it’s time to become more “devout” in their Islamic faith???
gravenimage says
Sadly all too common, James…
Billy says
Islam is a Terrorist, Criminal Gang System of deceit and hatred as taught by Allah in the Quran. Allah in Qur’an 3:54 says, “And they deceived, and Allah deceived. And Allah is the best deceiver.” Allah in Qur’an 8:30 says, “…And Allah is the best deceiver.” Allah in Qur’an 13:42 says, “And indeed, those before them deceived, so to Allah all the deception…”
Michael Lee howellmike153@gmail.com says
“For the nation and the kingdom which will not serve you will perish,
And the nations will be utterly ruined.
— Isaiah 60:12So they will fear the name of the LORD from the west
And His glory from the rising of the sun,
For He will come like a rushing stream
Which the wind of the LORD drives.
“A Redeemer will come to Zion,
And to those who turn from transgression in Jacob,” declares the LORD.
— Isaiah 59:19-20so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
— Philippians 2:10-11May all who hate Zion
Be put to shame and turned backward;
Let them be like grass upon the housetops,
Which withers before it grows up;
— Psalm 129:5-6“Cease striving and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
— Psalm 46:10But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!
— Galatians 1:8
Nasbil Bissada says
“ISIS: Muslims must not congratulate Christians on their holidays, under Islamic rule Christians must pay jizya”
This article to whom it may concern:
ISIS are speaking according to the Korana and the sharia law
I hope the leaders of the western countries who insist to refuse to understand the believe of the Muslims who are living or coming daily in their countries as migrants.
FYI
Egypt stops to accept any Syrians Muslims.
If any of them are travelling for visit or trip until he or she are married with Egyptian, is not allowed to return back until a special authorization from a department equal for the FBI.
Also, the Syrians who are living in Europe, USA, Canada, etc. are not allowed to visit Egypt.
“Less Muslims, less crimes, more secure.”
“Every Muslim is a timing bomb.”
“Our enemies who are living in USA are more danger, than our enemies who are not living in USA.”
“Not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims.”
Nabil Bissada says
“ISIS: Muslims must not congratulate Christians on their holidays, under Islamic rule Christians must pay jizya”
This article to whom it may concern:
ISIS are speaking according to the Korana and the sharia law
I hope the leaders of the western countries who insist to refuse to understand the believe of the Muslims who are living or coming daily in their countries as migrants.
FYI
Egypt stops to accept any Syrians Muslims.
If any of them are travelling for visit or trip until he or she are married with Egyptian, is not allowed to return back until a special authorization from a department equal for the FBI.
Also, the Syrians who are living in Europe, USA, Canada, etc. are not allowed to visit Egypt.
“Less Muslims, less crimes, more secure.”
“Every Muslim is a timing bomb.”
“Our enemies who are living in USA are more danger, than our enemies who are not living in USA.”
“Not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims.”
40 rounds says
I’ll bet these filthy creatures would gladly accept Christmas bonuses if offered
gravenimage says
ISIS: Muslims must not congratulate Christians on their holidays, under Islamic rule Christians must pay jizya
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It is not just that Muslims don’t “congradulate” Christians and other Infidels on their holidays, but that they try to violently prevent them for celebrating, and reglarly murder them on holidays.
Recent attacks have been during the Christmas season, on New Year’s Eve, on Bastile Day in France, and on Simchat Torah, Sukkot, and Yom Kippur in Israel.