Florida imam Abu Osama Attabi rejects the influence of Western culture on Muslims, saying today's Christianity is “pagan” and Christians are “infidels” and “not believers.” “Merry Christmas'' or “Have a Happy Holidays.''
In a sermon on Friday, Dec. 20, at Masjid al-Sunnah Mosque and Islamic Center serving the Orlando, Florida area, American-born Abu Usama delivered a scathing critique of Christianity, calling it paganism. While declaring that Muslims are contaminated by the customs of continue to maintain their identity.
“Christians today, Christians you know, and we converts, [to Islam]our relatives, Christians, are pagans,” he claimed.
“It is not a good word to be called pagans. They think they are believers, but they are not believers. [they’re] Infidels,” he added.
The imam declared that “Christianity today is pagan” and denounced Christian traditions, claiming they “have nothing to do” with Jesus.
“The Christians of that time borrowed this Christmas custom from the Greek pagans and made it their own religion,” he said, mocking the idea that Jesus was born on Christmas or was the Son of God.
Abu Usama did not hesitate to speak out against Muslims who adopt these traditions, criticizing those who feel obligated to say “Merry Christmas” or participate in celebrations. He warns Muslim children not to watch movies with Christmas themes, citing new movies. sonic the hedgehog and Mufasa: The Lion King As an example.
“As Muslims, how do we allow ourselves to show any kind of joy or goodwill towards Christians in any shape, form or fashion when Christian holidays come? ” he asked, insisting, “Please don’t.” [even] Please say “Happy Holidays'' to these people. ”
“The reaction was [should be]”I don't like this…I'm not going to smile and appease you with this,” he added, adding that if the Muslim community is “going to follow the Jews,” Christians become “polytheists and pagans.” And Christians too warned that this would happen. ”
He also called on the audience to “avoid a holy war being waged in this religion and practicing it in the same way as what happened to those people.”
Abu Usama has a history of using extreme rhetoric in his sermons.
According to a report by MEMRI (Middle East Media Research Institute), he previously uttered abusive language against Christians and Jews he claims resemble Satan. He also said that Islam of destiny To thrive in America.
Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @Joshua Klein.
