Satirizing the suffering of others – A brief dialogue with the Jerusalem Post.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah said: [وَإِذْ قَالَ مُوسَىٰ لِقَوْمِهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَن تَذْبَحُوا بَقَرَةً – And (remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his people: “Verily, Allah commands you that you slaughter a cow]. [قَالُوا أَتَتَّخِذُنَا هُزُوًا – They said: Do you make fun of us?]

[قَالَ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ أَنْ أَكُونَ مِنَ الْجَاهِلِينَ – He said: I take Allah’s Refuge from being among Al-Jahilun (the ignorant ones or the foolish)].

This is because the ignorant individual is one who engages in speech devoid of benefit and mocks others. In contrast, the sensible person recognises that one of the greatest flaws, both in terms of religion and intellect, is to ridicule another human being. Even if they may be favoured (with something) over him (i,.e. the one being mocked), such favour should inspire gratitude towards the Creator and compassion towards fellow beings. Thus when Musa, peace and blessings of Allah be upon hi, said to them:

[أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ أَنْ أَكُونَ مِنَ الْجَاهِلِينَ – I take Allah’s Refuge from being among the ignorant ones and the foolish ], they knew that (what he commanded them) was truth, thus, they said: [ادْعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ يُبَيِّن لَّنَا مَا هِيَ -call upon your Lord for us that He may make plain to us what it is!]. [Tafsir As-Sadi. Al-Baqarah 67-68]

Excerpts from Jerusalem Post

In the aforementioned article from the Jerusalem Post, it is articulated that certain anti-Zionists engage in mockery directed at Jews. Should the assertions made be verified and confirmed without resorting to exaggeration or sensationalism, and provided that the claims of antisemitism are grounded in fact rather than unfounded allegations, it follows that, once the evidence is laid bare and the statements of those accused are accurately represented, there can be no doubt that such derision must be unequivocally condemned. The perpetrators must be informed that their actions are intolerable, and any individual possessing a modicum of decency should unequivocally distance themselves from such behavior, irrespective of any perceived advantages associated with the agenda of the mockers. Nonetheless, it is imperative to ensure that they are indeed culpable of such reprehensible conduct.

Jerusalem Post also quoted the accused who said:

It is essential to remind the Jerusalem Post that it is truly disheartening to witness individuals who find a twisted pleasure in mocking others, especially considering the recent atrocities perpetrated by Zionists in Gaza. This behavior stems from a profound ignorance and a deep-seated insecurity. Those who partake in such malevolence exhibit a lack of maturity and an inability to resolve conflicts within the framework of divine principles. Over the past year, as the world has borne witness to the harrowing genocide in Gaza, certain pro-Zionist factions have callously mocked the immense suffering endured by the Palestinians, who were besieged and deprived of essential resources such as water, electricity, and adequate food supplies. As the brutality escalated, some of these individuals resorted to a particularly vile form of mockery on social media, utilizing a song from a 2005 comedy to trivialize the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Disturbingly, some Zionist soldiers even appeared on camera, donning face paint and traditional Palestinian attire in a grotesque attempt to deride the Gazan populace. Others joined in this disgraceful display, sharing images of devastation with laughter, and some even involved their innocent children in this abhorrent act, dressing them in headscarves and encouraging them to dance mockingly. This behaviour is an inheritance from the disbelievers of old. Allah said:

زُيِّنَ لِلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَا وَيَسْخَرُونَ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَوْا۟ فَوْقَهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ وَٱللَّهُ يَرْزُقُ مَن يَشَآءُ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ

Beautified is the life of this world for those who disbelieve, and they mock at those who believe. But those who obey Allah’s Orders and keep away from what He has forbidden, will be above them on the Day of Resurrection. And Allah gives (of His Bounty, Blessings, Favours, Honours, etc. on the Day of Resurrection) to whom He wills without limit. [Al-Baqarah 121]

We emphasise once again that the anti-Zionist Jew mentioned by the Jerusalem Post is not to be considered guilty without clear evidence. If proven otherwise, an apology would be necessary. On the other hand, the actions of certain pro-Zionist groups on social media, which involve mocking the suffering of Palestinians, are undeniably evident. We have decided to refrain from including those videos in this post out of respect for the Palestinians who were being ridiculed. May Allah relieve their suffering and reward them immensely for their patience Amin. Finally, we strongly denounce anyone who inflicts harm on non-combatants, as clearly expressed by Prince Turki Al-Faisal, may Allah preserve him, in this video.