Peoria, Illinois sermon by imam Mazhar Mahmood, who claims to be 'active in interfaith community': Muslims must not build political ties with Zionists (Jews)
The Jews Of Medina, in their carnal desires, plotted against the modesty of a Muslim Woman; Oh Allah, liberate Al-Aqsa from the 'filth of the plundering Jews'
Imam Mazhar Mahmood of the Islamic Foundation of Peoria, IL, said in his August 8, 2025 Friday sermon that "alleged" Muslims suggest building "political situations" with the Zionists for the sake of stability, and he asked whether Muslims have "stooped so low."
He prayed for Allah to liberate the Al-Aqsa Mosque from the "filth of the plundering Jews." Mahmood urged Muslims to understand their legacy and learn why the Prophet Muhammad expelled the Jews from Medina, telling a narrative from early Islamic days, of Jews harassing a Muslim woman.