ADNAN OKTAR'S INTERVIEW WITH DER SPIEGEL (September 14, 2008)

The Jews are very valuable people. I love the Jews very much. Isaac, Jacob, Ishmael, Joseph and Solomon (peace be upon them all) are all our prophets, and they are descended from that lineage; therefore, those who would seek to eliminate the Jewish lineage would seek to eliminate the lineage of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh). It is unthinkable for a Muslim to remain silent in the face of an attempt to eliminate the lineage of a prophet. A Muslim will resist it. I myself am strongly opposed to it, and I strongly reject and oppose Jews’ still facing oppression, any attempt to eradicate them and all moves aimed at ejecting them from their lands.

ADNAN OKTAR’S INTERVIEW WITH ECH CHOROUK EL YOUMI (ALGERIA) (November 17, 2008)

ADNAN OKTAR: They are all descendants of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh), Palestinians and Israelis are from the same lineage. Judaism is also an old religion of Islam but it was distorted. In the Qur’an, we find the elucidation of these distorted parts of the Torah. Majority of Jews will realize this fact in time, these should be clarified and explained to them. Even if they are not convinced, their dwelling in that region is stated in the Qur’an and all their ancestors, fathers and history lie there. It is acceptable for them to establish a state there and be located in that area, there is nothing wrong with that. However, it is of significance that they should not employ an aggressive policy.. They lived there at the time of our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and they may keep living there until the Day of Judgment. They should not transgress and should act in consistence with being the People of the Book. Christians are also the People of the Book and they may live there freely as they like, there is no difference between Christians and Jews in terms of being the People of the Book. It is clearly stated in the Qur’an that moderate conduct and friendly relations should be established towards them. Laws governing the People of the Book are very clear and guidance of our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) is established, there is no need to find this peculiar.