Taichiliberal
Shaken, not stirred!
FYI: In 1940 Paris, France Imam Si Kaddour Benghabrit saved 500 Jews from the Nazis by hiding them in the mosque basement and later providing forged papers for them to leave the country.
muslims and jews; the more you know
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Exception, not the rule. The Muslim nations were on Hitler's side.
Taichiliberal
Shaken, not stirred!
Some were, some weren't. I'm just pointing out the false narrative that all muslims are theocratic despots by default, as you try to do here.
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From Yad Vashem. The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
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Remembering Muslims Who Saved Jews in the Holocaust
ONE OF THE LARGELY UNTOLD stories of the years of the Holocaust is the brave resistance shown by many Muslims and their commitment to helping to save Jews.
The British newspaper The Independent reports about the work being done by the group “I Am Your Protector” (IAYP), who describe themselves as “a community of people who speak up and stand up for each other across religion, race, gender and beliefs.” The group is attempting to highlight the neglected stories of Muslims who helped Jews during the Nazi period.
Among the individuals cited is Iranian diplomat Abdol Hossein Sardari, also known as the “Iranian Schindler.” He saved thousands of Jews by using the Nazis’ own propaganda against them. When the fascists began implementing anti-Jewish laws in occupied France, Mr. Sardari, who was at the time the head of the Iranian consulate in Paris, cited the Reich’s racial purity laws to successfully argue Iranian Jews were actually Aryan and therefore not subject to the restrictions.
Remembering Muslims Who Saved Jews in the Holocaust
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Some history
Muslim forces and individuals protected Jews during the Crusades, particularly in Jerusalem, where they fought together against the Crusaders. In 1099, Jewish and Muslim inhabitants shared in the defense of the city against the invaders. However, when Crusader forces breached the city, they famously burned the synagogue where the Jews had taken refuge.
Muslim forces and individuals protected Jews during the Crusades, particularly in Jerusalem, where they fought together against the Crusaders. In 1099, Jewish and Muslim inhabitants shared in the defense of the city against the invaders. However, when Crusader forces breached the city, they famously burned the synagogue where the Jews had taken refuge.
- Shared Defense in Jerusalem: During the Siege of Jerusalem (1099), Jews fought alongside Muslim soldiers against the invading Crusader army, showcasing a rare moment of solidarity and shared suffering.
- Failed Protection and Massacre: Despite the combined efforts to defend the city, Crusader invaders disregarded efforts to spare the defenders. According to historical records, the Crusaders ultimately trapped Jews in their synagogue and burnt it over their heads.
- General Refuge and Status: Historically, under the dhimma system, Muslims offered protected status to Jews in their territories (such as in Al-Andalus or Egypt), providing refuge from Western European anti-semitism and persecution during the Crusades.
- Motives for Cooperation: Muslims and Jews was united against the common Crusader enemy, who was perceived in the Middle East as violent invaders destroying both communities.