The History of Palestine 🇵🇸- Part 2
Muslim-Jewish Relations
“Jerusalem is not Jerusalem without Jews” - Chalip Umar Ibn Al Kattab
As Muslims and Arabs are increasingly portrayed as barbaric and antisemitic, it's essential to counter this narrative with facts.
Fact 1: The Jewish presence in Jerusalem was zero before the Muslim conquest of Palestine - as Jews had been expelled from the city and barred from returning by Roman, then Christian rulers.
Fact 2: The Jewish presence in Jerusalem started only after the Muslim conquest, with Caliph Umar Ibn Al Khatab insisting that Jewish families be invited back and housed in the city
Fact 3: While Jews across Europe faced persecution and programs, they flourished in Islamic countries such as Spanish Andalusia, where they held positions such as Prime Minister and General
Fast 4: During waves of persecution in Medieval Europe, many Jews found refuge in Muslim lands - with cities like Baghdad, Cairo, and Istanbul serving as principal places of refuge