‘Jerusalem’ Not Mentioned by Name in the Qur’an
‘Jerusalem in the Qur’an’ was written partly in
response to the newspaper article of Daniel Pipes that was published in the Los
Angeles Times (“Jerusalem means more to Jews than to Muslims”, July 21,
2000). In it he attempted to dismiss any Islamic claim to Jerusalem by
declaring of Jerusalem, among other things, that: “It is not once mentioned in
the Qur’an or in the liturgy…” Dr. Pipes and his media surrogates, who provoked
us to respond, may wish to revise their opinion if they were ever to read this book.
Indeed a Muslim is duty-bound to respond to such hostile
critics who persist in challenging Islam and the Qur’an,
particularly so in respect of their new crusade on behalf of the Jewish State
of Israel. Response should always be made through turning to the Truth that is
in the Qur’an. The Qur’an declares that when Truth is hurled against
falsehood, Truth will always vanquish falsehood. And the believers have been ordered
to use the Qur’an while waging a mighty struggle against the
disbelievers.
Regardless of whether Dr. Pipes accepts or does not accept ‘Jerusalem
in the Qur’an’, it is clear that the study of this subject matter is basic
for an understanding of the problem of Israel and Islam. And that is the
primary importance of this book.
to be continued....
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