Islamic Judaism? | John Tolan
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
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In the 19th century, some Jewish scholars in Central Europe looked to early Islam and in particular to the Prophet Muhammad for inspiration and consolation. For these scholars, the Muslim prophet could serve as a heuristic model for reforming Judaism. John Tolan, Professor of History at the University of Nantes, France, explores this interesting topic. It's based on a chapter of his book, _Faces of the Prophet: A History of Western Portrayals of Muhammad_.
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The nineteenth century was a tumultuous time for Jews of central Europe. They had been granted new freedoms and for the first time were equal to other citizens before the law in most European countries. Yet at the same time, they continued to face bitter and at times violent anti-Semitism from Christians who claimed that Jews were unassimilable into European culture. Amidst the anguish and upheaval, a handful of Jewish scholars of the time looked to early Islam and in particular to the Prophet Muhammad for inspiration and consolation. In memory of what they saw as a golden age of Jewish culture in Medieval Muslim cities, such as Baghdad and Cordoba, Jewish communities in central Europe built gleaming new synagogues in the Moorish style, looking like mosques with their minarets.
I am John Tolan, professor of history at the University of Nantes in France. For over thirty years, I have been researching the intertwined histories of Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Europe and the Mediterranean world. This video is based on a chapter of my recent book, Faces of the Prophet: A History of Western Portrayals of Muhammad. In this book, I show that while many Europeans, from the Middle Ages to today, had a negative, polemical perception of Muhammad, others looked on him with fascination and admiration.
Rabbi and reformer Abraham Geiger sought to usher in innovations in the practice of Judaism, in order to facilitate Jews’ greater inclusion into an increasingly secular European society and to counter anti-Semitism. Geiger’s scholarship on the history of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam was closely related to his reform project. He compared the Jewish traditions of the Bible and the Talmud with the text of the Qur’an and concluded that Islam was closer to Judaism, truer to the spirit and Law of Moses than was Christianity, and that Muhammad was not an imposter. According to Geiger, the Prophet Muhammad “seems rather to have been a genuine enthusiast, who was himself convinced of his divine mission, and to whom the union of all religions appeared necessary to the welfare of mankind. He so fully worked himself into this idea in thought, in feeling, and in action, that every event seemed to him a divine inspiration.” For Geiger, Judaism “developed its own fullest potential in closest union with Arab civilization.” Islamic civilization is not only friendly to the development of Judaism, it represents a pure, unsullied form of monotheism that can serve as a model for nineteenth-century Jews in their efforts to reform Judaism.
Gustav Weil was a fellow student of Geiger’s at Heidelberg: the two studied Arabic together. Weil subsequently traveled to Algeria, Cairo, and Istanbul, writing for German newspapers, teaching French, and studying Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. On his return to Germany, he published works on Arabic poetry and German translations of Arabic texts, in particular The Arabian Nights. Among his many studies of the early history of Islam was a biography of Muhammad (1843). According to Weil, Muhammad is no imposter but a sincere reformer. In accordance with Geiger and with many eighteenth-century authors, Weil views Muhammad as seeking to renew the unsullied, original monotheism of the patriarch Abraham. In Weil’s account, Islam was a purified version of both Judaism and Christianity: “A Judaism without the many ritual and ceremonial laws, which, according to Muhammad’s declaration, even Christ had been called to abolish, or a Christianity without the Trinity, crucifixion and salvation.” Like Geiger, Weil stresses how medieval Muslim rulers allowed Jewish culture to flourish.
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All the prophets of the Bible were "Muslims". "Muslim" is a Hebrew word also. In Hebrew it is "Meshullam". King James translated it to "Perfect". The word "Muslim" is in the Bible.
2000 years ago Greek translated "Muslim" (Meshullam) to Greek "Teleios". Jesus (pbuh) was "Teleios" and he ask his followers to become "Teleios".
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There is no such thing as "Islamiphobia". When we talk about Islamic terror, it was a really real terror. I'm Malaysian and I know what I'm talking about. You all are westerner and know nothing about Islam.
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Well Said! as a Muslim, I believe in Ibrahim, Moses, Christ, and their holy books. I wish I live to see all of us united in the love of God.
Peace be upon them all
صلى الله عليهم و سلم
I also heard a similar story in Turkey as well. You guys are making things a lot better. Hope your works won't go unnoticed and won't be in vain. Allah's mercy may shroud you from the eyes of evil doers at the same time.
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I as a Muslim would like to thank you for this viewpoint. My best friend is Jewish
It is not only Reformers away from Judaism who embraced Islamic ideas, but many of our traditional Jewish teachers, such as Bachya Ibn Pekuda and Abraham Maimonides (son of the famous Moses Maimonides) learned many of their religious ideas directly from Sufi Muslim teachers.
Why sufi instead of orthodox muslims?
@@carlosali2299 because the Sufis have many of the traditions of the prophets and also always welcome other religions
@@RabbiKolakowski the original sufis were Orthodox muslims meaning they only followed quran and sunnah strictly what people confuse with traditional muslim Orthodox is wahabism that is considered Orthodox muslims today wahabism was born 300 years ago Orthodox muslims dont mistreate non muslims the reason you think sufis are accepting of other religions is becous islam teaches kinds sufis are known for compassion wich is not something asociated with wahabism i hope i have explained
@@nikiyoussef55 Wahabbism was a term coined by Europeans and esp the British. It's not a new ideology, it's a revivalist movement that sought to bring Arab muslims back from heretic practices. It only gained heat because Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahabb called for jihad against the British colonialism
The more woke I became the more I realize how much of an Allegiance each abrahamic faith should have with each other. And no matter how spiritual you are I think it’s necessary to except the last abrahamic faith which is Islam. I highly respect the abrahamic faiths and am glad I accepted the last one which is Islam.
I also believe all forms of Islam are beautiful and interesting but I’m glad to be a salafi Muslim, and especially now during times like this with everything going on in the world. Salafi Islam will teach me how to be a young black man, and how to be conservative with myself my family and race, while respecting others, and other races and cultures. And I’m also glad that salafi Islam is actually politically, geopolitically and spiritual aligned with me, and where I live and the country I live in. I may have spoken bad about the state of Israel before but the more woke I have become in spiritual knowledge I realize it is through the abrahamic faiths unity that will unite the world into a beautiful world order. I’m also happy to except the Saudi Israel and uae allegiance. Me Donte Ricardo Lane am happy to be a spiritual salafi Muslim who loves the country I live in and feel weirdly blessed that everything naturally fell into place politically, spiritually and economically.
Agree!
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@@DonteRicardo656 yes man you're on the right path Allah will guide you in sha Allah
@@DonteRicardo656 Don't be a salafi Muslim. Be a Muslim. Muslims need to be united not separated.
In fact Jewish culture thrived during the Ummayad Khilafat in al Andalus. It was Samuel ibn Nagrila, vizier of a Muslim king who initiated the Golden Age of Jewish poetry and vernacular language.
+ Maimonides
@@Just_A_Stranger Yeah, similarly Hasdai ibn Shaprut, Yusuf ibn Nagrila, Juda Halevi and many more...
Andalusia is Spain right ?
@@adityasaputratok Andalusia is now split between Spain and Portugal.
@@adityasaputratok Yeah, apparently.
Peace be upon all of you
I simply couldn’t resist watching all of this channel’s videos the moment I found out. What an amazing thing to come across as time and time again the world seems to think that Muslims are synonymous to terrorists and hate when I have never been taught any of that, as a Muslim myself. It feels helpless at times but this truly makes me feel we can restore humanity.
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Assalamualaikum, great work u people do, As an Indian we would love see other religions too like Hinduism & buddhism cuz a large followers of this also live among Muslim, specially in India were Islamophobia has already spread beyond alarming rate.. Thank you jazakallah khair
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Islam is a purified version of both Judaism and Christianity. ❤
I've been thinking to write a blog about it. Peace belongs to wisdom
@Shalom Shalom But isn’t Islam 1442 years old? How can there be Muslims 2000 years ago?
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I'm a muslim and I disagree
Islam began with Prophet Adam, a muslim who submitted.
There is no legitimate basis for any religion other than Islam. Rejectors of the time of the tribe of Israel,known as yahud, invented the term Judaism and rejectors of prophet Jesus at that time invented the word Christianity. All terms which have no authority from the most high.
We are slowly reaching a form of consensus, yet many deceivers fear this.
As Allah revealed in Quran in surat AlMuminoon, everyone rejoices in his own version...He also said most hate the truth and don't believe.
More like a 500yr old late bootleg version of Christianity mixed with paganism
I've been to the sinagogue in Budapest, and I can say, it really striked me as very similar to a mosque in structure. I wish I knew about the Inspiration before visiting.
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@@theguidedone192 Islam Is Also Abrahamic.
@@theguidedone192 why!?
@@theguidedone192 who told you
@@theguidedone192 I meant all three great religions came from Abraham
@@samimabdul9847 the quran told us he was a good muslim
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It’s sad , how much this Jewish Muslim mutual respect and cooperation was forgotten and covered as it didn’t fit the political narrative. Hopefully more Jewish brothers and sisters come to see the truth. Lots of love for all righteous and kind.
The world needs more than ever unbiased scholars like you. Keep up the good work!
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I grew up christian and the stories of the Bible are really important to me. I believe Talmud and Quran are historically true as well. Yet I often find it difficult to find people who think the same way, or are willing to talk about bible for example at all. My home country is mostly atheist and people call Bible just a work of imagination, and are often hostile when speaking about any religion. I find it upsetting when for example christians are mocked. This is why most of my friends are muslim, they have no need to disregard any religion.
I don't have any grudge against Christians but I think church is responsible for the feud against other religions. Churches are created only to serve the Romans. If the Romans didn't invented Christianity there would be Jews all over the place. Alas! Jews did not listen to the God and paying the price till this day.
But do you ever think these books are a reliable source and do you have manuscripts because you are claiming these scriptures are historically true?
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Muslims believe that Judaism and Christianity are from God but there texts were tampered with. If any in those texts doesn't contradict Islam then they take it. And they aren't considered muslims if they don't believe in all of God's messengers; Moses, Jesus, Jacob, Abraham etc.
I admire your comment. I am muslum
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Christians and Jews are the people of the book in Islamic thought. Prophet Muhammad was a prophet of tolerance and recognized other traditions and teachings. Always gave recognition and respect to Jews and Christians. This was his message of humanity in peace and brotherhood.
Apart from the prophet our book also says that we should not argue with the people of the book
Thank you for your research and what it can teach us is very relevant today as much as it was yesterday.
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Prophet MOHAMMED peace be upon Him was
the greatest of all prophets & is Mercy for entire universe,,,,
Although most of what the presenter said is right (for the most part), he’s wrong with one statement. Mohammed (PBH) did not perceive to have received Devine inspiration, but he did, indeed, receive the Devine Revelation of Quran by God through Angel Gabriel.
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Wow that’s so informative and unbiased. Thanks for sharing the historical facts.
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Thanks for an excellent video ! Indeed Judaism and Islam are very similar in their teachings &and Prophets of both religions had many things in common. If the followers of both religion shed their "SIBLING RIVALRY " and become more reasonable in dealing with each other, our Prophets would be smiling down upon us, nudging each other with joy, from their Lofty Abode in the Heaven. Peace be upon both of them. Amen.
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Good work on the historical common denominators that bind the two religions. I may be inclined to purchase the book.
I’m always waiting new video from this channel..at last. Thanks.. I’m learned a lot regarding the history of other Abrahamic faith and makes my faith as Muslim stronger.
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Súper inspiring. Thanks for sharing 😌🙌
And educational. I was not aware of Jewish scholars in the IXX. A new interesting path to discover :)
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Very inspiring information. Thanks for sharing! I'll try to read the book "Faces of Muhammad" Inshallah!
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Wonderful work.
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That was a beautiful and insightful presentation. What was said about the Jews in that time "the Jews are unassimilable" sounds like what the disbelievers french are saying today about Muslims huh. Just a beautiful presentation as I'm watching and listening. May Allah guide you to Islam, and we invite you to Islam.
Thank you for this informative video. You help remove biases and fallacies about Islam and make the ground for universal peace. I benefit a lot from your well-researched videos that contain amazing details.
Very good info and message
Basic teaching of all religions is recognising and worshiping the creator and building a safe society livable for all creatures in harmony and with mutual respect.
beautiful!
1:41 "Muhammad was not an imposter"
That's because Muhammad is SAW not SUS
make sense
Thank you for spreading good message.
amazing video bravo !
Bonsoir, pourriez vous traduire en français svp
Merci !
What a great man you are thank you sir for promoting peace and unity.
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