Toronto Islamic school will not face charges over anti-Jewish curriculum: police

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Stewart Bell | Nov 8, 2012 5:15 PM ET | Last Updated: Nov 8, 2012 7:32 PM ET
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East End Madrassah The front cover of the offending curriculum document from Toronto’s East End Madrassah.
  • TORONTO — A Toronto Islamic school whose teaching curriculum disparaged Jews and encouraged boys to keep fit for jihad will not face criminal charges but police said they had identified curriculum materials they found concerning.

Curriculum excerpts

“Islam has allowed boys to engage in sports for one specific reason and that is to always keep them healthy and strong. But why should a Muslim be healthy and strong? Firstly, it is necessary to take care of the body because it is a gift from Allah. Secondly, so that you may physically be ready for jihad whenever the time comes for it.”

“Islam is a dynamic, comprehensive school that aims at the rectification of the social and economic systems of the world in a special manner. Unlike the beliefs of the ancient Romans, the Jews, and the Nazis, Islam is not restricted to a certain community of a certain race, but is for all human beings…”

“No doubt any wise, humanitarian person accepts such a combat and admires it [jihad] because there is no other way to achieve the sacred ends of the Prophets.”

“End of Jewish Plots and Treacheries: Ever since the Prophet’s entry into Madina, the treacherous Jews had vehemently opposed him and his Islamic call, evoking memories of their hostility to the previous Prophet, Jesus Christ, half a millennium ago. The crafty Jews entered into an alliance with the polytheist Quraish in a bid to stamp out Islam. They conspired to kill Prophet Muhammad despite the fact that he was lenient towards them and had treated them kindly, hoping to convince them of Islam’s truth. But eventually as Jewish plots and aggressions increased, he had no choice other than to take up arms against them, in order to protect Islam and the Muslims. At the battle of Khaiber which is famous for Imam Ali’s heroic exploits, the Prophet defeated them ending Jewish intrigues and conspiracies in Arabia.”

Source: Curriculum, East End Madrassah, eemadrassah.ca

A Toronto Islamic school whose teaching materials disparaged Jews and encouraged boys to keep fit for jihad will not face criminal charges but police said their investigation had identified passages of syllabus books they found concerning.

A York Regional Police report outlining the hate crimes investigation of the East End Madrassah said a review of 30 school syllabus books found portions that “challenged some of Canada’s core values” and “suggested intolerance,” even if they were not criminal.

The report also confirmed some of the school materials originated from books published by Iranian foundations, one of which is an alleged front for the Islamic regime. The Iranian-origin passages referred to Jews as “crafty” and “treacherous,” and contrasted Islam with “the Jews and the Nazis.”

Police held Principal Masuma Jessa and Imam Syed Mohammed Rizvi responsible. “As leaders in their respective roles the two must accept responsibility for failing to appropriately screen the learning material. Although not held criminally responsible, the complaint has raised a legitimate concern and has prompted change.”

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4 Replies to “Toronto Islamic school will not face charges over anti-Jewish curriculum: police”

  1. If a Jewish or non-muslim school taught that muslims apes & pigs, charges would be pending. Why are we allowing this double standard to thrive in our country?

  2. Zionism=Jewish presence in the Middle-East.
    Diasporism=Jewish presence in Europe.
    Everybody understands “Anti-Diasporism” is Anti-Semitism. Nevertheless, many people are still “Anti-Zionists”. It is not surprising Muslims are now open Anti-Semites.
    BTW when does Islamic law consider someone to be Jewish?

  3. @ “oogenhand” I don’t understand that “anti-diasporism is anti-semitism. And why is it “Not surprising muslims are now open anti-semites” Please explain, thanks.

  4. The Moslems are the new protected minority, and we can expect a lot more antisemitism over the next 4 years.