Quotes from the Qu'ran
and
Hadith about Jews,
As an introduction, it should be noted that in
general the Qu'ran and Hadith
make a distinction between "Children of Israel" and
"Jews". This distinction reflects the history of those two
terms.
The term "
The Qiyamah, Yawmul Deen, (which is also known as the Day of Judgment, Day of
Gathering, Day of Meeting God, the Resurrection, and The Great
Announcement), is a major theme (and promise), addressed not only in the Qur’an, but also in other religious Scriptures. Though
opinions may differ on specifics, there is a more widely spread consensus, that
it is connected to a time of momentous upheaval and calamity and, to The End of
the World.
This event that has traditionally been linked to the Day of Judgment, both in
the Judeo-Christian traditions and in the Qur’an, is
the Return of the Children of Israel to the
Qur'an 17:104 : And We said
unto the Children of Israel after him: Dwell in the land; but when the
promise of the Hereafter (wa3’dul akhirati) cometh to
pass We shall bring you as a crowd gathered out of various nations.
Qur'an 59:2 : He it is Who caused those who
disbelieved of the followers of the Book (Jews) to go forth from their homes
(leave their exile) till the first gathering (Li awalil
hashr) you did not think that they would go forth,
while they were certain that their fortresses would defend them against Allah;
but Allah came to them whence they did not expect, and cast terror into their
hearts; they demolished their houses with their own hands and the hands of the
believers; therefore take a lesson, O you who have eyes!
Qur'an 17:4 : And We decreed
for the Children of Israel in the Scripture: Ye verily will experience
corruption (exile) in the earth twice, but Ye will then after (thumma) ascend (ta’lunna) to a
great height (or station).
Also according to the Qur'an, Allah chose the Children
of Israel above all the nations
O Children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favour
which I bestowed upon you, and fulfil your covenant
with Me as I fulfil My Covenant with you, and fear
none but Me. [Qur'an, sura
2:40]
Children of Israel! call to mind the (special) favour which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you
to all other nations (for My Message). [Qur'an, sura 2:47]
And remember We took your covenant and We raised above you Mount (Sinai) : (Saying): "Hold firmly to what We have given you
and bring (ever) to remembrance what is therein: Perchance ye may fear
Allah." [Qur'an, sura
2:63]
"We [Allah] made a covenant with you [Children of Israel] and raised the Mount [Sinai] above you, saying:
'Grasp fervently [the Torah] what We [Allah] have given you, and bear in minds
its precepts, that you may guard yourselves against evil'". [Qur'an, sura 2:65]
And remember We [Allah] made a covenant with the
Children of Israel (to this effect): Worship none but Allah; treat with
kindness your parents and kindred, and orphans and those in need; speak fair to
the people; be steadfast in prayer; and practise
regular charity. Then did ye turn back, except a few among you, and ye
backslide (even now). [Qur'an, sura
2:83]
After this it is ye, the same people, who slay among yourselves, and banish a
party of you from their homes; assist (Their enemies) against them, in guilt
and rancour; and if they come to you as captives, ye
ransom them, though it was not lawful for you to banish them. Then is it only a part of the Book that ye believe in, and do ye reject the
rest? but what is the reward for those among you who
behave like this but disgrace in this life?- and on the Day of Judgment they
shall be consigned to the most grievous penalty. For Allah is not unmindful of
what ye do.[Qur'an, sura 2:85]
We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a succession of messengers; We
gave Jesus the son of Mary Clear (Signs) and strengthened him with the holy
spirit. Is it that whenever there comes to you a messenger with what ye
yourselves desire not, ye are puffed up with pride?-
Some ye called impostors, and others ye slay! [Qur'an,
sura 2:87]
Those to whom We [Allah] have sent the Book [Torah]
study it as it should be studied: They are the ones that believe therein: [Qur'an, sura 2:121]
O Children of Israel! call to mind the special favour which I bestowed upon you, and that I preferred you
to all others nations (for My Message).[Qur'an, sura 2:122]
"When God made a covenant with those [the Children of Israel] to whom the
Scriptures were given He said: 'Proclaim these to mankind and do not
suppress them'". [Qur'an, sura
3:187, "The 'Imrans"]
"God made a covenant with the Israelites and raised
among them twelve chieftains [the princes of the twelve tribes of the twelve
sons of Jacob/Israel]". [Qur'an, sura 5:12, "The Table"]
"Bear in mind the words of Moses to his people [the Children of
Israel]. He said: 'Remember, my people, the favour
which God has bestowed upon you. He [Allah] has raised
up prophets among you, made you kings, and given you that [the Torah and the
"We [Allah] made a covenant with the Israelites and sent forth apostles
among them". [Qur'an, sura
5:70, "The Table"]
"We [Allah] divided them [the Children of
"We [Allah] sent forth Moses with Our signs, saying: 'Lead your
people [the Children of Israel] out of the darkness into the light, and remind
them of God's favours'. Surely in this there
are signs for every steadfast, thankful man. Moses said to his people [the
Children of Israel]: 'Remember God's goodness to you when He delivered you from
Pharoah's nation, who had oppressed you cruelly,
slaughtering your sons and sparing only your daughters. Surely that was a
grevious trial by your Lord. For He had
declared: 'If you give thanks, I will bestow abundance upon you:
but if you deny My favours,
My punishment is terrible indeed'". [Qur'an, sura 14:6-7, "Abraham"]
"But it was Our [Allah's] will to favour those
[the Children of Israel] who were oppressed in the land [of Egypt] and to
make them leaders among men, to bestow on them a noble heritage and to give
them power in the land [of Egypt]; and to inflict on Pharoah,
Haman and their warriors the very scourge they [the
Egyptians] dreaded".[Qur'an, sura
28:3, "The Story"]
"We [Allah] gave the Book [Torah] to Moses (never doubt that you will meet
him) and made it a guide for the Israelites. And when they grew steadfast
and firmly believed in Our revelations, We appointed
leaders from among them who gave guidance at Our bidding. On the Day of
Resurrection your Lord will resolve their differences for them". [Qur'an, sura 32:22,
"Adoration"]
"We [Allah] gave the Book [Torah] to the Israelites and bestowed on them
wisdom and prophethood. We provided them with
wholesome things and exalted them above the nations".[Qur'an, sura 45:17,
"Kneeling"]
"We sent forth Noah and Abraham and bestowed on their offspring [the
Children of Israel] prophethood and the Scriptures
[Torah]". [Qur'an, sura
57:26, "Iron"]
The Qur'an gives reproof and condemnation to the
"Yahudis", meaning the Jews (or the more
accurate term Judeans), and specifically the miltiant
inhabitants of
Ignominy shall be their portion [the Jews'] wheresoever
they are found... They have incurred anger from their Lord, and wretchedness is
laid upon them... because they disbelieve the revelations of Allah and slew the
Prophets wrongfully... because they were rebellious and used to transgress. [Surah 111, v. 112]
And thou wilt find them [the Jews] the greediest of mankind....[Surah 11, v. 96]
Evil is that for which they sell their souls... For disbelievers is a terrible
doom.[Surah II, v. 90]
Taste ye [Jews] the punishment of burning.[Surah III,
v. 18 1]
Proclaim a woeful punishment to those that hoard up gold and silver.... Their
treasures shall be heated in the dres of Hell, and
their foreheads, sides and backs branded with them. . . . 'Taste
then the punishment which is your due. [Surah
IX, v. 35]
"They [the Jews] are the heirs of Hell.... They will spare no pains to
corrupt you. They desire nothing but your ruin. Their hatred is clear from what
they say ... When evil befalls you they rejoice." Ibid. [Surah 111, v. 117-120]
Those who disbelieve Our revelations, We shall expose
them to the fire. As often as their skins are consumed We shall exchange them
for fresh skins that they may taste the torment.[Surah IV, v. 56]
Because of the wrongdoing of the Jews.... And of their taking
usury ... and of their devouring people's wealth by false pretenses. We
have prepared for those of them who disbelieve a painful doom.[Surah IV, v. 160, 161]
Allah hath cursed them [the Jews] for their disbelief.[Surah
IV, v. 46]
They [the Jews] will spare no pains to corrupt you. They desire nothing but
your ruin. Their hatred is clear from what they say, but more violent is the
hatred which their breasts conceal.[Surah III, v. 117-120]
In truth the disbelievers are an open enemy to you.[Surah
IV, v. 101]
And thou seest [Jews and Christians] vying one with
another in sin and transgression and their devouring of illicit gain. Verily
evil is what they do. Why do not the rabbis and the priests forbid their evilspeaking and their devouring of illicit gain? .... evil is their handiwork.[Surah V,
v. 62, 63]
O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and Christians for friends. [Surah V, v. 51]
The most vehement of mankind in hostility [are] the Jews and the idolators.[Surah
V, v. 82]
Fight against such of those [Jews and Christians] ... until they pay for the
tribute readily, being brought low.[Surah IX, v. 29]
Allah fighteth against them [the Jews]. How perverse
they are![Surah IX, v. 30]
Believers, many are the rabbis and the monks who defraud men of their
possessions... Proclaim a woeful punishment to those that hoard up gold and
silver and do not spend it in Allah's cause.... their
treasures shall be heated in the fire of Hell.... [Surah
IX, v. 26-34]
They [the Jews] spread evil in the land .... [Surah V, v. 62-66]
[The Jews] knowingly perverted [the word of Allah], know of nothing except lies
... commit evil and become engrossed in sin. [Surah
II, v. 71-85]
Early Hadith say that the Dajjal
(Anti-Christ) will have 70,000 Jewish followers from Iran
The Killing of Dajjal
(anti-Christ) and the Victory of the Muslims:
After the completion of congregational dawn prayers, Jesus will open the door
behind him where Dajjal accompanied by 70,000 Yahudis (Jews) will be. He will indicate with his hand to
move away between himself (Jesus) and Dajjal. Dajjal will then see Jesus. At that time every unbeliever on whom the breath of Jesus will reach, will die.
His breath will reach up to the distance of his eyesight. The Muslims will then
come down from the mountains and break loose on the army of Dajjal.
There will be war, Dajjal will retreat, and Jesus
will pursue Dajjal. Jesus will have two flexible
swords and one shield with him and with these he will kill Dajjal
at the Gate of Hudd. He willl
show the Muslims the blood of Dajjal which will get
on his shield. Eventually the Yahudis (Jews) will be
selected and killed. The swine will be killed and the cross broken. People will
revert to Islam. Wars will end, and people will return to their respective
countries. One Jamaat (group) of Muslims will remain
in his service and companionship.
Later Hadiths (appearing in the 1930s and 1940s under
the influence of Hajj Amin Husseini) indicated the
Messiah that all Jews wait for is the Dajjal, and
"The resurrection of the dead will not come until the Muslims will war
with the Jews and the Muslims will kill (exterminate) them."
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Katz
Middle Eastern Political and Religious History Analyst
Brooklyn, New York
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