Religion used as an 'excuse' in Gaza war | Centre Stage

In this episode of Centre Stage, Dr Omar Suleiman talks about the oppression of pro-Palestinian voices in the west, and the growing Islamophobia and how it lends itself to racism.

Dr Omar Suleiman is an American Muslim scholar, civil rights leader, writer, and public speaker. He is the founder of Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.

Dareen Abughaida is a principal presenter at Al Jazeera English TV.

This episode is produced in partnership with the Islam and Muslims Initiative, an international platform that connects Muslims and non-Muslims in the realms of religion, politics, business, media, academia and civil society.

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[tyrosel]

Both conducted this interview with such eloquence. Alhamdulillah Dr Omar Suleiman is truly one of a kind.

[SMspazzle]

Dr. Omar is so well spoken you could listen to him for hours.

[FGaquatics]

No one like Omar Suleiman. He is an exceptional speaker. So well-spoken, so eloquent, so easy to understand.

[Marwonderful]

Amazing. Eloquent, brave, confident, wise, well thought out, informative, eye opening speech. Men like this make me proud to be a Muslim.

[jidf]

*He needs a bigger platform. He is articulating points in a way that not a lot of Pro-Palestinian voices have been able to. This was just brilliant*

[angela]

What a great human being. Thank you Dr Suleiman for sharing your struggles with us. I’m ashamed we were blinded n brainwashed for so long.

[JessicaB]

I love Dr Omar! He speaks with passion, dignity, intelligence and equality. !

[bi.]

Listening to Sheikh Suleiman I get GOOSEBUMPS..HEARTBROKEN even though I'm not a PALESTINIAN. Honestly We don't need to be PALESTINIAN or MUSLIM to feel sad and broken about the Palestinians. MAY Allah FREE PALESTINE very soon..Ameen ☝️🇪🇭

[nursimaahajan]

I can't resist every interview, especially the debate of Dr. Omar Suleiman. Masha Allah, one true of a kind. May Allah protect him from evil and Hasad🤲اللهم آمين

[maync]

Bravo. Great compassionate analysis by Dr. Suleiman. He is essential reading & viewing together with Norman Finkelstein and Noam Chomsky. All three share commitment to facts, empathy, humanity and intellectual capacity. Thank you very much. And thanks to Al Jazeera for having left main media "reporting" behind in the dust. 🇵🇸

[AdiRosli]

Powerful words of wisdom indeed with strong condemnation n infuriation on those complicit with the massacre n atrocities in Palestine!!

[ElyasQuick]

«O believers, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just! That is closer to righteousness. And be mindful of Allah. Surely Allah is All-Aware of what you do.»
(Quran 5:8)

[abolauyegendega]

Wallah just listening to him speaking can make you realise he is good man may Allah protect you

[christineplaton]

Absolutely well stated. Much appreciated interview.

[MohammadAli-ifwx]

He is a great man. I know him very well. May Allah bless him and his family

[SalR.H.]

Glad to see Dr. Omar Suleiman on Al Jazeera. I have heard his lectures before and he has been one of those reasonable voices in speaking out against the atrocities against Palestinians through this genocide and before. As every time, it was enlightening to hear him speak.

[Nerdnp]

Such a timely discussion! Imaam Omar Suleiman never fails to tug on our heartstrings with his compassionate and eloquent speech! May Allah bless him!

[ayahdw]

I admire Dr Suleiman so much. His eloquence and wisdom just shines through MashAllah.

[Irafn]

I witnessed an outstanding interview – the individual's charisma and the reporter's composure were truly impressive.

[jahidanasser]

MashAllah thank you Aljazeera for hosting Dr. Omar Suleiman and jazakumAllahu khairan Dr. Suleiman for standing up always and speaking on behalf of our dear Palestinians and all of us