UK founder of Muslims Against Antisemitism challenges coreligionists to fight rising hate

Fiyaz Mughal, founder of Muslims Against Antisemitism, is challenging fellow British Muslims to publicly condemn rising antisemitism in the UK. Mughal, who spoke at a London rally against antisemitism, expressed disappointment that some Muslim leaders offer private sympathy but are unwilling to publicly stand with Jewish communities. He stated, "They'll quietly play both sides, and for me that is unacceptable." Mughal attributes this reticence to a desire to avoid controversy and maintain community support, and also calls for a reinterpretation of Islamic scriptures, noting that some preachers have used interpretations of Hadith to support actions of Hamas or attacks on Jews. He also criticizes the "weasel-wording" of some Muslim leaders and asserts that the wholesale denial of the State of Israel is part of antisemitic rhetoric that needs to be challenged.