What this nefarious term means to these hard core of activists, is that Jews are ‘all-powerful’ and ‘all dominating’. They will not say it, but they will couch it as ‘anti-Zionism’ to provide some cover for their anti-Jewish hatred. Indeed, we know of one major funder of Islamic institutions with investments in the U.K. and internationally, who has used this term online, supported groups who have been divisive between Muslims and Jews and repeated such language. The individual’s financial largesse has trickled into organisations and Islamic institutions as a means of gaining influence and control and as a means of providing legitimacy so that Government could be feted on the back of that ‘community legitimacy’. Thankfully, this Government has seen past this tactic.

We have said time and time again, that Palestinians do not need such supporters. Much of the antisemitism that has crept into small but vocal parts of Muslim communities, came about because of Islamist campaigners, activists and literature. It needs to be called out, rejected and where possible, community education provided so that long term and real change can take place and mutual respect built up between individuals and communities.

We cannot allow antisemitism to fester within communities, just as we cannot accept anti-Muslim hate festering in some parts of wider communities. Both need to be countered, otherwise we will have another cycle and another generation of hate that we can ill-afford. In the end, such hatred costs lives and the dignity of people. We cannot accept this as a way forward.

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We know that these marriages have produced hope and endearing memories for many and we know that they also transcend religion and politics, so that people can connect with one another at a spiritual and personal level.

Muslims Against Antisemitism is keen to hear from such mixed couples, so that we can highlight your experiences and your thoughts.

More than ever, those who seek to divide Muslims and Jews are losing ground to hope, love and a desire for Muslims and Jews to live, work and stand together.

Do get in touch with us if we can highlight your story as this topic becomes a key work area for us.

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Please listen to Elizabeth Arif-Fear’s personal story that will provide you with an insight into the horrors of antisemitism. It’s an emotional, raw account, which as fellow human beings we should all be able to relate to in the spirit of humanity.

We have also included the antisemitic abuse Elizabeth received on Twitter and how people seeing this spoke out in support of her.

Here you see the picture Liz shared on social media to support Holocaust Memorial Day. It’s exactly what we at Muslims Against Antisemitism (MAAS) work to see, as this is just one example of so many which show Muslims showing their solidarity with their Jewish brothers and sisters.

Here we have the wording Liz used with this picture for Twitter. It illustrates a commitment to Jews and Muslims working together against bigotry.

Sadly, Islamists – who do not represent the vast majority of Muslims – seized upon this opportunity and tweet representing the best of humanity to give voice to their poisonous antisemitism. One such person epitomising such behaviour was Ashgar Bukhari, who works for the Islamist group MPAC.

Ashgar was not the only person to abuse Elizabeth online through the language of antisemitism – there were in fact many more. However, during a time of outpouring of hate, some people were however also prepared to #BeLouder and show solidarity with Elizabeth.

Whilst it can be challenging to speak out against antisemitism, at MAAS we are committed to supporting people like Elizabeth to ensure that Muslims and Jews stand together to combat antisemitism. This ensures that those seeking to divide Muslims and Jews will not win.

If you’re Muslim and want support in challenging antisemitism, please do get in touch with MAAS’s Co-ordinator Stephen Hoffman via email at: info@muslimsagainstantisemitism.org.

Elizabeth Arif-Fear is the Founder and Director of Voice of Salam, a human rights and interfaith charity seeking to make the world a more peaceful place based on our common humanity. You can find out more about Voice of Salam at voiceofsalam.com.

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