The Iran war is dividing Muslims in the Philippines
The ongoing Iran war is causing divisions among Muslim communities in the Philippines, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. The conflict has led to polarized views among local Islamic scholars, impacting community cohesion and discourse. This situation reflects a broader entanglement of politics and religion, influenced by external narratives and educational backgrounds of some scholars.
- ▪The US-Israeli war on Iran has caused significant socioeconomic disruptions in the Philippines, leading to a state of emergency.
- ▪Two opposing camps have emerged among Filipino Muslims regarding the Iran conflict, with one supporting Iran and the other opposing it due to sectarian differences.
- ▪The clash of narratives has intensified following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel, with some scholars echoing pro-Zionist sentiments.
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OPINIONOPINION, Opinion|US-Israel war on IranThe Iran war is dividing Muslims in the PhilippinesDivisive foreign political narratives are being wrongly cast as religious discourse within our Muslim communities.By Nadhera Mohammad QassemPublished On 30 May 202630 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAdded: Filipino Muslims pray during a demonstration in support of the Palestinian people outside the Blue Mosque in Taguig, the Philippines, on November 24, 2023 [File: Aaron Favila/AP]The US-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have had a seismic effect across the world.
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