"Christ in the Rubble": Palestinian Pastor Delivers Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem

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In the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, city and church leaders canceled all Christmas festivities this year to mourn the more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza. We feature the Christmas sermon, "Christ in the Rubble: A Liturgy of Lament," delivered Saturday by Reverend Munther Isaac at the landmark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, which has received international attention for a nativity scene depicting the figure of baby Jesus in a keffiyeh, surrounded by rubble. "If Jesus were to be born today, he would be born under the rubble in Gaza," preached Isaac, who condemned using theology to justify Israel's killing of innocent civilians. "If we, as Christians, are not outraged by the genocide, by the weaponization of the Bible to justify it, there is something wrong with our Christian witness, and we are compromising the credibility of our gospel message."
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[@tareqxodia4597]

Gave me chills and I'm a Muslim

[@p4ck576]

Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

[@helenakolar]

Ok, but what this has to do with you being Muslim. You are, first and foremost, a human being.

[@annelliot622]

Me too. I was in tears.

[@arunr3713]

His words wake the world up from a deep slumber. I am with Palestine, and I was born in a Hindu Brahmin family. I am an atheist who follows the principle of non-hoarding in every religion/philosophy of the world. Palestine belongs to the Palestinians. Those who know history understand why. Palestine has Muslims, Christians and Jews, and what is common to them all is they are Arabs. Jesus was an Arab. Arabic is the new form of Aramaic. They are of the same people. Peace.

[@rumbidzaisibanda9563]

Muslims and Christians are brothers no matter how we try to deny it

[@grzegorzgreg09]

It was my first sermon for over twenty years! I've listened to every word!!!!😥 "Stop the genocide now"!!!!🇵🇱✌🇵🇸

[@ResistEvolve]

Me too not heard a sermon in many years, I grew up going to church every Sunday. Never heard a sermon like this!

[@oreeoriginol]

Same here 😂

[@Johnorekunow272]

Listen to "the israeli occupation in light of the bible" by steven anderson.

[@Jdwest81]

Same. I didn’t even mean to I just got caught up.

[@seanf101]

prochim pana.

[@ernstthalmann4306]

I'm an American Jew and support everything the father said here. Very powerful. Peace to Palestine 🇵🇸

[@LankPanther]

Free palestine

[@engjob]

The position of American Jews like you has proven for everybody that Netanyahu and his far-right government has nothing to do with Judaism same as the KKK has nothing to do with Christianity same as ISIS has nothing to do with Islam. Humanity has no religion. I am a Muslim who salutes a Jew’s comment on a priest’s clip because we are all humans.

[@cormacbowman6595]

Thank you for speaking up

[@juanesteban8827]

Thank you for speaking out! The Zionism = Judaism message coming out of Israel is bastardizing and prostituting your religion and in the process making Jews everywhere less safe. I pray for your safety and continued courage

[@samuelurban5536]

Peace for All people on the world....

[@veronicachikosi3224]

What a powerful message. Truly Bible based and Christ centered. Jesus was and is with the broken hearted, with the marginalized and the oppressed. This is the message needed by the world right now. A clear message for the governments supporting this genocide. Thank you Pastor Isaacs. ❤🙏

[@habsom1406]

❤🙏

[@george00110]

Joe Biden calls himself a Catholic and a Christian. Pope Francis needs to condemn him for what he really is and what he has allowed. Joe Biden is a reprobate.

[@Hshdzsskidi]

Yet he had no message for Hamas, no encouraging them to surrender .wow what a Christian

[@george00110]

@@Hshdzsskidi Why would he or anyone. It's the despicable Zionists who need to surrender for their wanton crimes for over 7 decades.

[@lourdeslopez2541]

I am Catholic and I have felt that the head of this church, i.e. the Pope, has failed the faithful, his brief comment on genocide embarrasses me!

[@gurvindersingh1214]

As indian sikh and respect for this man who has guts tell the truth to so called democracy state. ❤❤❤

[@fatimab5145]

✌️✌️✌️🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@nasersiddiquee7253]

Sikh people are always kind ones. thank you brother.

[@miaa7097]

I love all my Sikh brothers and sisters. Here in Vancouver, they have been out in every protest ❤

[@gurvindersingh1214]

@@fatimab5145 support phalistine as hard you can.

[@charshill2978]

It is unavoidable to see. This Priest says the truth, and it is vital for all. This Christmas I returned to the Church after many years because in my heartbreak and anger at the inaction of the West at the atrocities. In Jesus is hope comfort and peace ✌️

[@alexandreas9759]

I am not Christian and this is my first time ever in my life to hear speech or sermon from Pastor. His powerful message really makes me in tears. May God bless you and Palestinians 🙏

[@ahmedkokoloop5773]

❤❤

[@seanf101]

Read more and educate yourself. best weapon is knowledge.SOS my people not my Zionist 1. God Bless u

[@Hshdzsskidi]

Christians are peacemakers, if this pastor was a true Christian, he would encourage Hamas to surrender peacefully, he would ask Israel to stop the bombings and begin to work on a solution for the Palestinians. This Christian is against the zionist yet his Bible prophecies about it. What a shame

[@fernandosuba9163]

What god ?

[@megumirogers8004]

YES!!

[@2pagan]

He described the United States without mentioning the name. WOW!

[@mikeboate208]

Jenocide Joe has got to go , there is an election coming person

[@oldmanhair0]

When will hamas release the young females they abducted from a music festival? Reports suggest they've been sexually abused. What a disgrace to all Muslims, I would like to see a single protest by Palestinians against hamas.

[@GrahamSmith-ho4sc]

He describes fundamentalist , evangelicals Christians around the world. After the first weekend of Zionist attacks a " Christian " told me the Palestinians were just pawns in some Biblical plan for the End Times. She displayed no empathy or compassion for the innocents suffering . That brand of Christianity is false and evil .

[@MsKewi-NYC]

15:09 He talked about the U.S. we celebrate Christmas while we send them bombs.

[@ppetal1]

United States? Another Vanity of Vanities. Remember Man that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return.

[@RicardoAlfredo100]

This is got to be the most powerful speech I ve ever heard!!! Thanks 🙏 God is watching you!!! Cubans for Palestinians!!! 🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺

[@jasonsmith530]

Cuban Americans in Miami for Palestine 🇵🇸 also

[@lovewillwinnn]

talk is cheap

[@RicardoAlfredo100]

@@lovewillwinnn communication is very important lol

[@cliffhob7204]

There is no Scripture to support your words, only if you take Scripture out of context. Only a true prophet led by God can tell Israel such things. This war is plain and simple Good versus Evil. I am sad for the death and suffering of your people. As someone claiming to be a Christian you and me should no better than to believe your preaching. Please reconsider these words this person is speaking. There is nothing wrong with my humanity or Christian witness. Please stop this false doctrine my brother.

[@taniaramaki5142]

​@@cliffhob7204you are the one to stand for the murderers and dare critisized this man who speaks the truth shame on you

[@alexmathewson3207]

This is going to go down in history as one of the greatest Christmas messages ever- and the shame will be devastating

[@juanreza4500]

Munther Isaac's "I Have a Dream" moment. We will be replaying for years to come for a free, just Palestine State. Free and Return the whole of Palestine!

[@auntiebobbolink]

Beautiful connection. Thank you ❣️

[@hebagally8567]

What do we infer from Mr. Biden’s statement in his last speech that he supports Israel because he is Jewish? Does America support Israel because Mr. Biden is Jewish? Does Mr. Biden know that there are thousands in the streets suffering from extreme cold, rain, hunger, and discomfort, and under constant bombardment, to die? The war of annihilation of this people must be stopped because it is humanity and respect for international law, and the trial of Netanyahu, the killer of innocents and children, and the massacres that continue under diplomatic and military support

[@idioticwisdom264]

The Palestine could be the modern Philistines. History repeats itself.

[@jmar236]

Beautifully said

[@patricegallagher9858]

I couldn't have said it better. Thank you. Definitely " I Have a Dream moment. I too shall be replaying and re-posting this bittersweet sermon for years to come.

[@RicardoAlfredo100]

I’d like that part of the speech that said to European : I don’t want to hear you talking about “human rights and international law again” Well said !!! 🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸

[@jakevendrotti1496]

6:13

[@Christian-ip3vz]

Raised as a Roman Catholic and now an agnostic, this hit me hard. Beautiful and tragic all at the same time.

[@moradfjvfyhg4336]

انا كنت مسلم و الآن ملحد كان خطاب رائع قال فيه الحقيقة الكاملة

[@cliffhob7204]

There is no Scripture to support your words, only if you take Scripture out of context. Only a true prophet led by God can tell Israel such things. This war is plain and simple Good versus Evil. I am sad for the death and suffering of your people. As someone claiming to be a Christian you and me should no better than to believe your preaching. Please reconsider these words this person is speaking. There is nothing wrong with my humanity or Christian witness. Please stop this false doctrine my brother.

[@crapbag2560]

​@@cliffhob7204If your scripture supports genocide then it's not from a god that i believe in.

[@foreign7765]

Never too late to go back directly to the Source of Life. 🙏👁

[@jeannedarc7533]

@@moradfjvfyhg4336 ❤انا كمان يا اخي

[@firewoman7722]

This is the sermon I wish I had heard at my own church in the US. Nobody talks about Palestine 🇵🇸 & it's very upsetting 😢

[@yahyasenihji]

no offense, but u guys ( us citizens ) need to get rid of Aipac asap, they control everything from the media to the congress and not in a way that's benefiting the US citizens.

[@jo-annerichardson34]

Indeed.

[@mikeboate208]

Jenocide Joe has got to go , there is an election coming

[@fernandosuba9163]

If Jesus was born here again hamas would have taken Jesus as a hostage because he is a Jew killed Joseph and raped mary as they did to Israel women and palastinians would have celebrated shouting allahuakbar giving away sweets What a foolish generation

[@oldmanhair0]

I would like to see a single protest against hamas by Palestinians. It's as if they're proud they attacked, abducted, and sexually assaulted young women at that music festival. Why can't hamas release the 17 young women? It makes Muslims look so bad lol.

[@publicpm8809]

As a muslim we love honest people like this Pastor, we have nothing but utmost respect for these kind of humans regardless of their race or religion. May Almighty bring peace and prosparity to the people of Palestine, Ameen

[@marykayryan7891]

There are ethical and good people in all the religions, and outside of them. Unfortunately, there are also misguided and brutal people within and without them also. Thank you for speaking up for the good in your own tradition.

[@publicpm8809]

@@marykayryan7891 agree 💯, good and bad apples are in every religion and even people without it and that's why labelling the whole community for the bad doings of the few is always wrong as it makes innocent suffer.

[@marykayryan7891]

@@publicpm8809 I wish it were only "a few," but, when it comes to some religions these days, there are many, many followers who have ill intentions. I am thinking of American Evangelical Christians who have helped to vote in or get in some of the most heinous vicious politicians imaginable. These folks are about as judgmental and "unChristian" as you can get. That is why I found this fellow particularly inspiring and he has helped me to be less angry at Evangelicals overall.

[@p4ck576]

Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

[@keihan5]

Aye, I am an atheist and my heart bleeds for Palestine. Every single day. It is so hard to witness and not have a traumatic affect. I see some of these poor children slaughtered ruthlessly and look at my own. precious, 9yr old daughter and fight back the tears. What if I, and, more importantly, SHE, were born in the wrong place and time. My heart is broken.😢

[@dabay200]

The best sermon I have ever heard from any religious leader, and this is directly from the Holy Land

[@tonir6532]

It is a shame and a disgrace that when people need the the churches for comfort and solace they close. This happened during covid and during this blatant Genocide. At least this pastor had the forethought of doing a sermon but this is not good enough from the Christian faiths as they are not supporting their people as they have in the past. I think it is about protecting the church buildings rather mourning with the people. Mourning would involve keeping the churches open, for prayer and services in this time of desperate need and conducting services and prayer vigils.

[@charshill2978]

I returned to the Church this Christmas. I am angry and heartbroken and only Jesus will understand 🙏 💔

[@charshill2978]

​@@tonir6532 Our Church in Ireland 🇮🇪 is outspoken in the sermons and leads prayers 🙏

[@thecritiquer9407]

​❤❤@@charshill2978

[@takeshi171]

FREE PALESTINE 🇯🇵❤🇵🇸

[@oldmanhair0]

And bring to justice those Palestinian hamas fighters that abused the young female hostages abducted! Or else everyone will think all Muslims behave that way.

[@kurniaagustin5516]

​@@oldmanhair0you comment the thing that israrlies do, and blame it to hamas

[@samuelurban5536]

Not palestine only. Freedom for All people on the world.

[@takeshi171]

@@oldmanhair0 🇯🇵❤🇵🇸🤗

[@haniefdalvie6761]

@@oldmanhair0 when did hamas abuse female hostages evidence 🙏

[@alexoperacz9913]

WOW!! THIS MAN IS PREACHING THE TRUTH! AMEN BROTHER!!!!

[@DorkThink]

Pastor, I was confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church probably longer ago than you are alive, but you captured the heart and soul of everything I was taught to be in this life: caring of others before ourselves, service, gratitude and finding the Spirit of Christ in all humans of this Earth. Thank you, more than words can express, for this sermon. It showed me that my work for Palestine in this little life of mine has been worth every heart ache and loss. Thank you again, and may God bless you for being who you are. 🕯️

[@GrimmyplaysFortnite]

Thanks to this man. My Christian faith is back

[@fernandosuba9163]

Jesus is a Jew If Jesus is in rubbles mean the baby Jewish hostage kifir God remember him

[@timerev76]

I'm not Christian, but I'm with Jesus and I'm standing with Palestine. Thank you pastor Isaac

[@manubande]

Much respect for this Palestinian Pastor !

[@oldmanhair0]

Why can't Palestinians denounce hamas? They're refusing to release 17 young ladies they've abducted from that music festival. Many have reported been sexually assaulted. Not a single protest, what does that say?

[@valiizajames925]

This follower of JESUS from North America is praying 🙏🏾 and standing with You!! ✊🏾

[@adridelarosaj]

Me too❤

[@tigerwong9845]

Bless u ❤

[@bsahmed1]

Jesus, peace be upon him, was born in Bethlehem, grew up in Nazareth, and left this world from Jerusalem, all Palestinian towns. He was a Palestinian Jew. Modern day Palestinians are the direct descendants of his people. His people are being slaughtered by a settler colonial entity practicing genocide and ethnic cleansing and supported by ignorant Christians.

[@soulsmouls]

Powerfull speech

[@thisisgonnabegoodiknowit9413]

This man has my deepest, deepest respect. I have nothing but admiration for him and am in tears. - a fellow human being

[@wilb6657]

How do we make this sermon go viral? This needs to be seen and heard all over the world.

[@R.IAmEnough]

Keep on sharing truth. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is enlightment.

[@pemimpiradikall]

when I tried post this on social media like discord it immediately got deleted

[@wilb6657]

@@pemimpiradikall REALLY?! WTF?

[@jazz455]

@@wilb6657social media, news is all controlled. Apps such as tiktok and instagram even shadow-ban on Palestine news so people never get to see it 😅

[@misheal555]

They are trying to censore the truth please keep trying

[@ronniesal7436]

I joined the Palestinian cause because I know how it feels to be wronged and demonized at the same time. Greater Injustice is to be called the oppressor by the real oppressor and to be the human eyes to the eyes of other humans. This pastor had all the words I could never articulate on my own. I loved his speech!

[@madProgenitorDeity]

it could be said that the cause is fundamental human rights itself!

[@ZephiraBlanche]

The feeling is worse then this of suffering and war.....to see for decades the world turning its back to you and accusing you of being Goliath while you're a brave David defending itself as much as he could against the desguised Goliath ....that all medias depict as an innocent 🐑 surounded by monster middle easterns !

[@AliceDagobert]

It's so sad that so many ordinary people want this genocide to stop now too but Biden and Netanyahu aren't listening! We are powerless to make those two monsters stop.

[@ronniesal7436]

@@AliceDagobert still we need to keep trying until they are so isolated that they break!

[@Muhdah1972]

Rev. Isaac has made a powerful sermon but it's also a call to all especially those who claim to be Christians & love Jesus. God bless Palestinians & Jews who are fighting for peace.

[@SarahYounes-il9gk]

My deepest respect to you Reverend !! Thank you for standing with Palestinians by denouncing the genocide perpetrated by the Israeli army !! Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@1LaOriental]

Also the U$

[@george00110]

@@1LaOriental Joe Biden calls himself a Catholic and a Christian. Pope Francis needs to condemn him for what he really is and what he has allowed. Joe Biden is a reprobate.

[@ZephiraBlanche]

He is Palestinian

[@awaf12]

He IS a palestian You mean to thank him for being brave speaking up?

[@helena0104]

He is a Palestinian too..

[@mariavila8857]

Thank you Reverend. Thank you democracy now. Words fail me in expressing my gratitude for hearing these words. Thank god they didn't fail you, Reverend.

[@tarahaugo4503]

The greatest sermon of my life…

[@thenoseknows9391]

Yes, this and MLK's I have a Dream speech, are the two greatest sermons I've ever heard 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@cosimawagner7831]

Martin Luther would have been proud of this pastor.@@thenoseknows9391

[@wadadjomaa7825]

Mashallah, Pastor. How true your words are. We are outraged at the ongoing atrocities, and the slaughter and destruction leaves us absolutely appalled and heartbroken 💔

[@p4ck576]

Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

[@biffa1234100]

I am so utterly disgusted in my government in the uk . I am just an old Man of Kent but I stand with Palestine. Free Palestine and may God forgive us.

[@grzegorzgreg09]

You are a great man of Kent!!!✌🙂

[@adridelarosaj]

Amen.

[@sue3519]

i am from an Arab country and feel the same. we are not being able do anything and we are not happy with our govs. seems that the entire world is occupied but Gaza 😔

[@menudobucket9837]

While the messenger merely delivered the message, it was one that deserves to be showered with accolades for being so completely on point. It’s hopelessly regrettable that so few will hear it since mainstream media won’t put it on air. Thank you, DemocracyNow!

[@faisalmostafa-yk2xk]

I as a muslim salute you for your candid revelation of the betrayal of Churches and the Chistian West: keep safe. "Free Palestine"

[@oldmanhair0]

Why can't Palestinians protest hamas? I'd be so ashamed, given hamas has reportedly refused to release the young female hostages abducted at a free loving music festival. Many of those women have been reportedly sexually assaulted. It makes all Muslims look so bad.

[@ravimark8503]

​@@oldmanhair0very true Palestinians shouldn't have encouraged this HAMAS terrorism. Some actively supported them,got involved with murder,torture and rape of innocent Israelites.This may be retribution ;we need to pray for both sides to come to an amicable solution.

[@crapbag2560]

​@@oldmanhair0"Reportedly sexually assaulted" ok buddy reported by who? Stop yapping and take your meds.

[@msozzaric2638]

Im not a Christian but i listened to every word. This is religion at its pure form. Thank you

[@warrinbang1191]

It's noteworthy that while he spoke with passion and truth about Christian nation's callous indifference towards the genocide in Gaza it was spoken without any animosity or hatred towards the Jews.

[@misheal555]

We don't hate jews we hate occupation

[@crapbag2560]

We know the real jews are not the evil Zionists that occupy palestine.

[@tufo001]

I'm not Christian, but i have respect for Christian. Cease fire know. 😢😢😢

[@sia9907]

They offered one. Hamas said no.

[@thepoetesskhansaa]

​@@sia9907untrue. They offered a temporary pause. Hamas said permanent ceasefire. Israel said no

[@noorlita]

@@sia9907 zionazis cannot live a day without spewing lies

[@haniefdalvie6761]

​@@sia9907this is the time to show mercy on our brothers and sisters in palistine not arguing about hamas pls bear with our people show love and mercy

[@ahmedkokoloop5773]

@@sia9907bad liars. Hamas said no for temporary ceasefire ☮️, they wanted permanent ceasefire

[@AliAsif303]

Congrats Israel and especially to you America, you've proven that you absolutely don't care about humanity at all if you can't acknowledge the atrocities being committed in the very land where Jesus was born. As a Muslim I feel so sorry for my Christian brethren who have to endure such a thing.

[@philcaprino]

Our government in the USA is a ZIONIST ORGANIZED GOVERNMENT. Us the people are not on all on the side of Israel. But many people are so brainwashed have not woke up to who the SAbbatean Zionists really are.

[@user-je7yx7mr1s]

Don’t expect anything just from gammons.

[@julzee111]

This American follower of Christ stands with Palestine. We must not allow the controllers to pit Muslim against Christian. They want us to destroy each other in the end. We must stand together.

[@omarjumaan3061]

DOUBLE STANDARD LEADERS AROUND the world.

[@christianboston7259]

A land where Christ was born to the people who are the same exact ethnic group as Christ. Palestinian Christians are descendants of Jesus' first disciples so their ancestors learned directly from Jesus Christ.

[@MrTwenty20video]

That speech was devine. Humanity is still alive. 🙏 💖

[@SamW12]

Such a powerful message…every word dipped in truth and pain. He is a brave soul… May god bring peace soon to this beautiful sacred land. Amen. It’s feels strange… people are celebrating Christmas while Jesus’s own birth place is being bombarded and it doesn’t bother them…😐

[@nkarawan001]

We Palestinians are one, Muslims and Christians. We are one; no matter how much they try to separate us, we stand together! We are one in our history, struggle, resistance, and reliance.

[@p4ck576]

Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

[@harkcali]

Thank you Reverend. Christ lives among the meek and powerless, I will not forget. Stop the Genocide now.

[@ayeshasiddiqui4862]

What a beautiful message Pastor! A beautiful reflection of the message of Jesus peace be upon him

[@fernandosuba9163]

Message of mohmad?

[@fadisiss3557]

3 seconds of the sermon,my eyes are drenched with water😢😢😢😢😢. “Stop this genocide now”

[@dvegule920]

I would have wished to hear these words in every Western church at Christmas. I didn't hear them where I was.

[@robmac6508]

Likewise, it wasn't mentioned in the Christmas sermon I heard at my local church, sadly Rev Isaac speaks the Gospel truth.

[@helenakolar]

Of course not. Disgusting. @@robmac6508

[@fitzy7800]

It might be because Bethlehem is not in Gaza.

[@sawyer4713]

Share far and wide, especially to all those who claim to be Christian.

[@matthewkopp2391]

That’s a good idea, but in the USA Christianity is intentionally manipulated on this very specific issue. In the late 40’s many mainline Christian denominations supported Israel. Many of these churches were far less literalist, did not believe in biblical inerrancy, and were influenced by the social gospel philosophy, the support of Israel was motivated as an aspect of interfaith movements and trying to overcome religious chauvinism. Meanwhile many southern churches, fundamentalist churches, evangelicals still believed in supersessionism, the idea that Christianity replaced Judaism and Judaism was an illegitimate religion or worse. Then in the 1960’s the mainline churches began to withdraw support of Israel because of the knowledge of these abuses, and certain Jewish leaders like Martin Buber who turned away from Zionism because he called it just another nationalist chauvinism. Then “miraculously” fundamentalist churches were manipulated to believe in end time prophecies and Christian Zionism and therfore support Israel. This is no accident. And this pastor actually calls this out, here, clearly that many US churches have a state sanctioned theology for US military interests. Unfortunately I am not sure if these other churches will see through the lie. But in short Christian Zionists and nationalists were given more legitimacy in the USA while mainline pastors who criticize imperialist abuses were marginalized.

[@Whatis2468]

I am a Buddhist, and i respect his speech. Thank you Father. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SriUtami-sg8hz]

Thank you Rev. Munther Isaac for speaking up. The Christians worldwide hopely open their eyes. Palestinians are not only Muslims but also Christians. They are our human fellows. May peace be prevailed soon 🙏

[@davidlist7507]

A very good speech brother may the evil War stop and people can live in Peace!

[@alphonsemoonflee299]

Perfect, powerful, truthful speech by Rev. The shame lies with man-made entity aka as izrail, US/UK/EU who have committed genocide of civilians consisting mostly of children. Most of the people of the world who stand with humanity, above and beyond all religions, all political strategy, stand with all Palestinians. ❤😢😢😢💔

[@learnhowtouseessentialoils3704]

Stop this Genocide NOW

[@lilyrincon3272]

Good bless you father for your courageous homily. May god protect Palestine 🇵🇸 from any more destruction.

[@Trip_Fontaine]

This sermon will restore the faith of thousands of people in Christianity. Many people raised Christian in the USA only know the false Christianity of the American empire, and then they grow up and see how utterly empty it is and how little it has to do with what Jesus taught. I'm so grateful to this pastor for showing those people what true Christianity is.

[@artcrafttalent9857]

Thousands thousands of real Jews even supporting Palestine . They have humanity and heart ❤. How many different ways thousands thousands of children and innocent civilians are suffering, it's beyond our imagination, it's totally unacceptable. No one is stopping this Genocide 💔💔. The world will never forget and forgive Israel

[@tilley6351]

and USA & UK

[@Stop-and-listen]

“It is time to reclaim Judaism from Zionism.”

[@user-je7yx7mr1s]

It is the perfidious Albion.

[@fernandosuba9163]

@@Stop-and-listen are you god ??

[@melanie-sq5bs]

please share his speech on social media platforms! the true christmas message americans NEED to hear!!!

[@lorascelsi8102]

CBN for sure

[@mertyechavarria6407]

Amen Amen❤❤❤

[@RasTheluji]

This sermon will resonate throughout history. God Willing 🙏

[@gigiervine5055]

I have been sad and so damn disgusted by the action of hate and darkness globally. I pray for all beings to have peace love and joy ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼✨️

[@thomasinacollins8003]

Please like and share.

[@GrimmyplaysFortnite]

Please protect this man at all costs! Love this man

[@elizabethackerman3031]

thank you for speaking the truth. thank you for speaking the true spirit. Stop this genocide now.

[@thomassimmons1950]

If Western Priests and Pastors could speak with such power, then the crisis in the Church would fade like a bad dream. Blessings on Pastor Issac!!!

[@suzybasso5938]

Thank you Rev. Munther Issac for delivering this powerful message. God Bless You🙏💔😥

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Bless you and your team, well said and explained, please continue expose those hypocrites!

[@ReinholdRiedel1]

Thank you, brother Munthur! Thank you for your bravery in speaking truth to power, truth to the world, including to the Christian C churches and their silence! God bless you, your work, your community and all Palestinians!

[@longhairdontcare122]

God bless the pastor for not cow towing either of the mainstream narratives. This is a act inherent with risk and hate from the world. Christ tells us to be not of the world and fear not its hate for ot hated him first. God bless you all.

[@user-zw5hr9rv9g]

قسيس محترم و كلامه اكثر احتراما و اقناعا و كل عام وانت والمسيحيين و فلسطين بكل خير و ان شاء الله العيد القادم نأمل أن يكون اسعد وافضل.

[@globalcitizenn]

This is true Christianity.. straight from the Holy Land 🙏

[@BonganiMn]

This is why I'm a Christian.

[@EliDahi]

Stop this genocide now.

[@user-qt3mv7yd5e]

Thank you Reverend Munther, your words are true and truth is most powerful. May your message reach the hearts and minds of those whose humanity has fallen asleep.

[@WahkeenaSitka]

THANK YOU Reverend Munther Isaac for delivering this powerful message.

[@R.IAmEnough]

Amen 🙏 Justice for Palestine🇵🇸

[@MrBravesam1]

True words worth to be said by the 'absent' Pope.

[@Stop-and-listen]

The Pope is kissing the hands of the Rothschilds. A clear signal of his irrelevance.

[@fatimab5145]

Exactly 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸✌️✌️✌️

[@Never_again_against_anyone]

If Pope Francis had any real decency, he would not only be giving sermons like this priest, he would be excommunicating Joe Biden for not having the least regard for the ten commandments despite attending church regularly. There is the phrase of "Gang nach Canossa" in the German language (I do not know if it also exists in other languages.) dating back to the 11th century. Then king Heinrich IV had a dispute with Pope Gregor VII over religious and worldly power. The displeased Pope excommunicated the king thereby essentially declaring him an outlaw, which forced the latter not only to step back from his positions, but cross the Alps and wait for three days outside the city of Canossa, before the Pope even allowed him in (and eventually back into church). That is the kind of decisiveness with which the Pope should speak up (and other confessions as well, but mind the initial example was the Roman-Catholic Joe Biden) if it does not want to once more end up in history books for being on the wrong side and only paying lipservice to Christian moral standards.

[@tabasdezh]

It's heart breaking to listen 💔

[@nor4205]

I'm not Christian but this speech was beautiful and powerful 👏

[@marie-laure.]

Worst Christmas ever. When commercially encouraged to celebrate in the face of toddlers massacred in our names.

[@melindanieto3545]

Jesus is with the children of Gaza

[@mertyechavarria6407]

Amen

[@misheal555]

Man I don't care what religion you are, if this doesn't shake you I don't know what will , this man is a real person a real human

[@dennisedwards9525]

Bless you beloved brother for preaching the word of God and for telling the truth,oh Lord God my heart cries out.

[@berthabridges3483]

This sermon was so 🔥 moving and real that, as a Western Christian, for many years, it changed my life. It is alive with power! The truth has power to change lives. We bless them with all of our hearts and are praying for them. 🕊

[@2pagan]

Even the Pope has never delivered such a powerful sermon.

[@helenakolar]

Pope does not care; they only care about themselves and their lifestyle. Great respect for Franciscans.

[@1LaOriental]

I’m beyond outraged! Especially since a couple of my so called progressive family members would get angry with me for showing them this…😢😢😢

[@mageetu]

Be careful though. Not all so called progressives are for the genocide.

[@michelaser]

Please don't give up one day they will they will all respect you. I am very experienced, families are funny

[@tarahaugo4503]

Exactly the lord is on the side of Palestine

[@adridelarosaj]

Amen❤.

[@SNEHAAAAAJee]

This is so powerful truly gave me chills 😢from a Muslim ❤

[@p4ck576]

Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

[@ABDULKHAN-gj6rr]

Thank you sir you are a brave man telling the truth GOD BE WITH YOU😊

[@suegus9370]

Thank you Reverend for this sermon. I am not a Christian but I am so touched by it. It pains me what is happening in Gaza. My heart bleeds for the Palestinians. You are absolutely right about why the other countries are silent about this atrocities. I don’t really feel the spirit of Christmas at all this year.

[@rapier1954]

This is a marvelous speech well reasoned and a rebuke to the hypocrites like John Hagee who stand up in many of the pulpits of the West and promote hatred and genocide without love in their hearts toward the innocent children of Gaza 9000 of whom have been murdered in this genocide by Israel. The love of God is not in the hearts of people like Hagee and He is far from them and what they are falsely promoting in God's name.

[@rookshanasheikmadar1636]

Amen. May those whose hearts habeen replaced by rocks take heed.

[@adridelarosaj]

Amen.❤

[@seniorskateboarder5958]

Thank you so much Amy for broadcasting this important sermon.

[@Universalvalueofjustice]

very dear reverend! I am a not very religious Muslim. But each of your words resonated with me. from now on you occupy my heart to the point that it no longer has room for my own family. I love you my brother. you are the light that gives us hope. star_border ​very dear reverend! I am a not very religious Muslim. But each of your words resonated on me. from now on you occupy my heart to the point that it no longer has room for my own family. I love you my brother. you are the light that gives us hope. ​

[@p4ck576]

Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

[@Mram1364]

Wonderful sermon!! Powerful words!

[@teewithu2023]

Share with everyone

[@alwaysbekindlove]

Thank you to the truth tellers. Jesus, I trust in you.

[@hozalces6393]

I am saying it with you: Stop this genocide Now!

[@ordinaryvalley]

Thank you for sharing this important speech with your audience. Praying for Gaza 🪔

[@p4ck576]

Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

[@jamietfranklin]

Stop this Genocide Now Amen

[@farrukhs92]

God have mercy on the innocent ❤

[@adridelarosaj]

Amen.❤

[@virginia_wong]

I am a Chinese Catholic. Thank you Reverend for speaking the truth with bravity. May God bless you and all those putting in their brave actions to stop the genocide.❤

[@karimaoularbi267]

God bless you Amy and team for spreading the Truth that is being sensored. FREEE PALESTINE

[@JobSeeker-ip1gw]

" Christ in the Rubble" is a metaphor and possible book title for how broken the fake Christian following is in the world, especially in the West.

[@Johnged15]

Reverend Munther Isaac reminded Christians what it means to believe in Jesus Christ and how Jesus fought against the oppression of people physically and spiritually.