Part 5
By Rif’at Shafiq
In the previous sections, we made it clear that anyone seeking to understand the disturbing image of Jews must examine their defining traits closely. In this part, we will explore another key characteristic of Jews.
4. Indifference to Moral Principles
A disregard for ethical values forms the foundation of Israel’s conduct, particularly in its dealings with Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians. Israeli ideology is rooted in the belief that morality is fluid rather than fixed, lacking permanence and universality. As a result, ethical principles are not regarded as binding in all contexts. On this basis, Jews adopt a double standard: one moral framework applies to themselves, while an entirely different one is applied to those who are not Jewish.
Similarly, within Israeli practice, the standards of what is deemed permissible or forbidden are determined by self-interest and desire. Anything that serves their objectives, even if inherently immoral, is considered acceptable for their own use. Another prevailing doctrine within Israeli and Jewish thought is the belief that any means may be employed to achieve desired ends, regardless of the harm inflicted on others or the violation of their rights.
It is therefore unsurprising that Israel routinely disregards treaties and agreements when they no longer serve its interests, while insisting on strict adherence only to those arrangements from which it benefits.
For nearly a century, the atrocities committed by Jews and Israel against the oppressed people of Palestine have spared neither adults, children, nor women. Even animals and plant life have fallen victim to their campaigns of destruction. This pattern of conduct, characterized by a lack of moral restraint and ethical accountability, is not a temporary or situational phenomenon. Rather, it is deeply entrenched in their historical legacy, tracing back to their earliest generations, so much so that even the most virtuous of humanity, the divinely appointed Prophets (peace be upon them), were not spared.
These realities collectively reveal the true nature of Jewish morality: a framework in which ethical principles are consistently disregarded. In stark contrast, Muslims hold a firm belief in objective moral values, and adherence to ethical conduct in all matters is considered both a religious and faith-based obligation. When the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was sent, he conveyed this message to all of humanity, declaring:
«إنما بعثت لأتمم مكارم الأخلاق»
“Indeed, I was sent to perfect noble character.”
In Islam, nothing exists apart from morality. Economics is inseparable from ethics, and even warfare is bound by moral constraints. Islam teaches that if a Muslim seeks to achieve a legitimate objective, it must be pursued through pure and lawful means. Islam rejects the notion that truth can be attained through falsehood or that righteousness can be achieved by immoral methods.
