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thepromised landofIsrael

An In-Depth Look at Zionism in the Quran and in Jewish History

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Front cover of book

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The Quran with its German translation
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The Quran with its German translation
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The Quran with its German translation

The Quran with its German translation
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The Quran with its German translation
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The Quran with its German translation

I received this volume of the Quran as a gift from a friend and a classmate in medical school. It is written in Arabic, accompanied by a German translation. The edition was published by the Islamic Library in Germany in 1994. Given its origin, we have confidence in the accuracy of the translation from Arabic to German. The 33-page index is particularly impressive, serving as a valuable tool to locate specific subjects. The book, 'THE PROMISED LAND OF ISRAEL,' extensively references quotes from this Quranic source.

Introduction

After some 45 years apart, my friend and medical school peer visited me in Los Angeles. He and his wife brought us many gifts from Germany, including a volume of the Holy Quran in original Arabic along with its German translation. I take tremendous enjoyment reading the books in my library, and the Quran was now one of them. I soon realized that the Quran is unlike the Jewish Scripture which describes historical events sequentially. And so, during my free time, I looked at pages of the Quran wherever I happened to open the book. One day, I came across Chapter 5, (sūra al-Mā'ida) verse (ayah) 21, in which Allah orders...

Solomon Pournia, MD

Los Angeles, December 2019

Editor's Prologue

In 1917 Great Britain issued the Balfour Declaration supporting the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The League of Nations confirmed a British mandate for Palestine after World War I – based on the British promise– to establish a ‘Jewish homeland’. In 1920 the first riots against Jewish immigration broke out in Jaffa in Palestine. Some decades later as Nazi power grew in Germany, Jewish immigration to Palestine increased, the Arabs of Palestine protested and began a revolt against British control. The British first proposed the Peel Plan (1937), which would have created a very small Jewish state and a much larger Arab state. The Jews accepted, but the Arabs refused. Shortly after the British issued the White Paper of 1939, which limited Jewish immigration to Palestine...

Farshid Delshad

Los Angeles, Winter 2022

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Synopsis

What would one say if the Holy Quran were found to contain beliefs consistent with Zionism? What if the Quran in its very philological content blesses and encourages the Jews to live in the land of Israel? What if billions of Muslims were to be made aware of the clearly ‘pro-Zionist’ verses in the Quran, and were to alter their world view to welcome the Jews in their ancestral homeland?

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An interesting work that offers well-documented accuracy and authenticity of the quoted facts, rendering them beyond malicious interpretation. Author Solomon Pournia received his medical degree from the Düsseldorf Medical Academy in Germany. However, history and religion were the other two fields he pursued and researched alongside his main profession as a physician. Nonetheless, the factual information contained in this book, so relevant to the Middle East crises and the Arab-Israeli issue, has not been revealed and remained hidden from Muslims around the world and Westerners. The need for enlightenment and clarification could not stop him from announcing and revealing the truth. He hopes that this first release will spark a tremendous awakening that will lead to insight and the loss of bigotry. Pournia writes, 'Not too long ago, my old-time peer from my years in German medical school brought me some souvenirs while visiting me in Los Angeles, including a volume of the Quran with its German translation. While reading, I came across the first pro-Zionist (or, historically defined, the first pro-Israelite) verse in the Quran, and this was very surprising to me. Soon, the index of this version of the Quran became a great help in searching through the ayahs and finding others dealing with the same issue. Continuing my targeted search, I discovered evidence confirming the gravity of the first ayah in relation to other ayahs, all of which I will explain in detail in this book.' Published by Fulton Books, Solomon Pournia's book tackles very sensitive topics and serves as an eye-opener for Muslim politicians, traditional clerics, Muslims in general, and interested Westerners.

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The book refers to many images, but does not include them. Below, you'll find all images cited in the book.

Part I
Part I of the book comprises 88 pages and encompasses 317 references, delving into thesubject of Islam and its Prophet Muhammad. It intricately explores the life of the Prophet,commencing from his childhood to the pivotal moment when he declared himself a Prophet, andsubsequently, his endeavors to Islamize the Arabian Peninsula. Regrettably, this process involvedthe expulsion or complete elimination of three major Jewish tribes, alongside other minor tribes. Notably, the final tribe, Banu Quraysa, a prominent Jewish community in Medina, witnessed thebeheading of its men, with the properties, women, and children being distributed among Muslim fighters.
This section also details the creation of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and its evolution into its current form known as the "Uthmanic recension." The narrative elaborates on the Quran's significance as a miracle and Muhammad's stature as a prophet. Additionally, this Part provides in-depth discussions on the Pacific and Sword verses, accompanied by commentaries from renowned Muslim scholars. The exploration of pro-Zionist verses in the Quran is reserved for Part IV of the book, under the title, "Muslim Zionists."
Part II
This section of the book delves into the foundational background of Jewish history, commencing with Abraham, the patriarch. It traces the Israelites' migration to Egypt, their journey from slavery to freedom, and their transformation from exile to nationhood. The narrative encompasses the cessation of both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms, marked by the Babylonian exile. Descriptions include the earliest recorded attempt at Jewish genocide, as well as the periods of occupation of the Land of Israel by Persia, Greece, and Rome.
Part III
This section of the book explores the history of Jews in the diaspora, commencing with the Battle of Yarmuk and the Arab invasion that led to the occupation of the Land of Israel. This occupation prompted Jewish migration to various Middle Eastern and European countries, eventually extending to North and South America. The narrative delves into the fluctuations in the lives of local Jews, detailing the impact of multiple Crusades and the resulting Jewish hardships in European countries and the Land of Israel.Additionally, the creation and effects of "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion" in Jewish history are discussed as is the Martin Luther's evolution and the Jews. The historical accounts of World War I, World War II, and the Holocaust are examined, shedding light on the myriad challenges faced by Jewish communities.
The section also addresses the collaboration of Haj Amin Muhammad with the Nazi regime during World War II.
Part IV
This section explores the aftermath of World War I, encompassing various consequences such as the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire. It delves into the pivotal roles played by the Arab and Jewish legions in countering the Ottoman army, resulting in the issuance of mandates to the British and French armies. These mandates eventually paved the way for the liberation of numerous Arab regions, giving rise to the formation of new Arab nations such as Jordan, Iraq, Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, and the establishment of a mandate for Palestine as a Jewish homeland.
Additionally, this portion addresses the origins and development of political Zionism, examining the circumstances that led to its emergence. It sheds light on the remarkable and sometimes unbelievable circumstances surrounding the continuous return of Jews, predominantly from Eastern Europe, facilitated by collaboration between Zionist leaders and the Jewish Agency. This collaborative effort ultimately culminated in the reestablishment of the Jewish homeland.
The narrative also touches upon the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks during World War I, drawing parallels with the Holocaust orchestrated by the Nazis during World War II. Furthermore, it delves into the Israeli War of Independence and subsequent conflicts imposed on the nascent state.
Part V
In the preceding sections, readers were immersed in a comprehensive exploration of the Arab-Jewish-Israeli conflicts. This journey included an in-depth look at historical roots, contemporary facts, and the intertwining tapestry of sentiments among the involved parties. The systematic propagation of anti-Semitic ideologies over the decades, commencing with impressionable minds in kindergartens and persisting through university classrooms and campus environments, coupled with the toxic influence of misinformation in the media and the maneuvers of local politicians, has not merely quelled aspirations for peace. Rather, it has steered the sentiments of Arabs, notably the Palestinians, so resolutely to the right that the prospect of a peaceful resolution under current circumstances appears elusive.
However, Part V aspires to present a glimmer of hope amid this seemingly intractable dilemma. This section proffers suggestions and pathways that could potentially pave the way for a more constructive and harmonious future.

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