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Are there any scriptural justifications in Islam that justify the extermination of the Jews?

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I'm not trolling and I sincerely apologise if this question offends anyone. I also want to get it out of the way that I don't believe that all Muslims are violent and genocidal. I also don't believe that Islam is inherently violent and genocidal, and that is exactly why I'm asking this question, because I'm a bit confused about the situation between Islam and Israel and the Jews. There are certain groups of Muslims that seem to support total annihilation of Jews world-wide. (Eg. Hamas) It also seems to be a stock, politically incorrect joke in popular culture (eg. in the Sacha Baron Cohen movie "The Dictator" the main character is a parody of a middle-eastern dictator, and one part of his policies and agenda is to exterminate Jews). I understand that there is significant tension in the Holy Land between Jews and Muslims today and that blame can't be put all on one side. So I can kinda understand why certain groups would want to destroy Israel (not that I agree). What I don't understand is this push for global genocide. Doesn't the Qur'an promote peace and tolerance of "People of the Book"? I thought that a religious tax towards Jews was as bad as it is supposed to get? And I've heard that historically, Jews and Muslims have got on pretty well (Jews are even permitted to pray in Mosques!) My actual question: Is there a theological/religious justification for this recent push to exterminate Jews worldwide? (ie, is there some verse in the Quran which can be (mis)/interpreted to support this?) Or are these groups motivated purely by tribal vengeance and bloodlust?
Asked by TheIronKnuckle (618 rep)
Feb 13, 2017, 04:51 AM
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