A Sunni Muslim imam in Skåne gave a sermon in March about war and revenge, according to multiple reports. According to Aftonbladet, the imam described a message of retaliation, stating that blood, death, and expulsion would be given to Israel and Iran as they had given. The sermon emphasized that this should be passed on to the next generation, with children taught that revenge will be taken, multiple reports indicate.
It remains unclear what specific actions or events prompted these sermons about revenge and war, and the imam's name and exact location in Skåne have not been disclosed. In another sermon reviewed by the newspaper, the imam accuses Jews of practicing magic. According to Aftonbladet, the imam described Jews as those who practice magic the most today, stating it is no secret, during a Friday sermon in September 2025.
We will give them blood. We will give them death and expulsion as they gave us.
The evidence supporting the imam's claim that Jews practice magic the most today has not been provided, and local authorities or communities have not publicly responded to these sermons, leaving their reactions unknown. In a follow-up interview with Expressen, the imam emphasizes that he advocates violence only within the framework of international law. The imam refers to having said in another sermon that Jews and Christians should be treated with respect, honesty, and kindness, according to Expressen.
This creates a contradiction with his earlier calls for revenge, though it is not specified how these positions align legally or theologically. Whether there are any legal investigations or consequences for the imam's statements remains unconfirmed, as Swedish authorities have not commented on the matter. The imam's identity and the specific mosque or community in Skåne where he preaches have not been revealed in the reports, adding to the opacity surrounding his background and influence.
Those who practice magic the most today are Jews. It is no secret.
His sermons come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, but the direct connection to those events is not detailed in the available information. The lack of public response from local Muslim organizations or interfaith groups in Sweden leaves a gap in understanding how such rhetoric is received within broader religious circles. Overall, the situation highlights challenges in monitoring extremist speech while balancing free expression, with key details still missing to assess the full context and potential impact.