Many of you may know Ridvan Aydemir, better known as the Apostate Prophet. Ridvan is a prominent polemicist, specifically against Islam. During a stream with Dr. Wood, (another prominent polemicist/apologist) they suggested someone should write a song about the Gharqad tree not snitching, in reference to the famous hadith Sahih Muslim 2922. I immediately started writing several versions of the song. However, I was never satisfied with them. Eventually, I learned that AP was also working on a song. So, I decided to wait and hear what his sounded like. You can here it via the embed bellow:
AP's Song
After listening to his masterpiece, I decided to bite the bullet and create my own, as we both take very different approaches, following distinct musical styles, tones, and overall vibes. For full transparency, I used Suno to perform the song. (I believe AP used Suno as well, but I can't verify.) That said, I was very pleased with how it turned out and decided it was worth sharing. You can listen to it via the embed bellow:
My Song
Background
Now, I don't want to just wast your time saying, "hey here's a song I wrote." I also want to explore this topic further presenting the Islamic sources through a critical lens, highlighting theological differences and ethical concerns. Sahih Muslim 2922, attributed to the "Prophet" Muhammad, describes an apocalyptic scenario involving violence against Jews:
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ - عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " لاَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ حَتَّى يُقَاتِلَ الْمُسْلِمُونَ الْيَهُودَ فَيَقْتُلُهُمُ الْمُسْلِمُونَ حَتَّى يَخْتَبِئَ الْيَهُودِيُّ مِنْ وَرَاءِ الْحَجَرِ وَالشَّجَرِ فَيَقُولُ الْحَجَرُ أَوِ الشَّجَرُ يَا مُسْلِمُ يَا عَبْدَ اللَّهِ هَذَا يَهُودِيٌّ خَلْفِي فَتَعَالَ فَاقْتُلْهُ . إِلاَّ الْغَرْقَدَ فَإِنَّهُ مِنْ شَجَرِ الْيَهُودِ " .
Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah said: "The Hour will not come until the Muslims fight the Jews, and the Muslims will kill them, until the Jews hide behind stones or trees. The stone or tree will say: 'O Muslim, O servant of Allah, there is a Jew behind me; come and kill him.' But the Gharqad tree will not speak, for it is the tree of the Jews."
This hadith raises significant concerns about its potential to incite violence. Classified as "sahih" (authentic) within Sunni Islam, it is part of eschatological (end times) traditions that envision a final confrontation leading to the Day of Judgment. These traditions are often used by Muslims to justify antisemitism, terrorism, among many other acts of violence as they portray Jews not merely as opponents but as targets for divine-sanctioned extermination, involving supernatural elements like speaking trees and stones. Hence, the above songs.
This hadith stands in stark contrast to the teachings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Christ emphasizes love for our enemies (Matthew 5:44: "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you") and reconciliation between peoples, including Jews and Gentiles, as exemplified in Ephesians 2:14-16, where Christ "has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility" to create "one new man in place of the two, so making peace." through "reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He extinguished their hostility." The apocalyptic imagery in the hadith echoes elements in Christian eschatology, such as the Book of Revelation, (The Great Tribulation) but Christian prophecy focuses on God's ultimate judgment and redemption, not on believers actively hunting down a specific ethnic or religious group. Instead, Jesus warns against violence, stating, "For all who draw the sword will die by the sword." (Matthew 26:52), while stating that His kingdom is, "not of this world." (John 18:36)
This hadith gains further notoriety through its inclusion in Article 7 of the Hamas Charter, which states that the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is a universal force against "Zionist invaders." Article Seven states:
The Islamic Resistance Movement is a universal one, with supporters spread across the globe who rally for its cause, driven by the clarity of its ideology, the nobility of its aims, and the loftiness of its objectives. This movement should be recognized and evaluated on these grounds. Denying its legitimacy, evading support for it, or ignoring its realities—whether intentionally or unintentionally—leads to awakening too late, when events have surpassed those who failed to act. One must learn from history, as the injustice of kin is more painful than the strike of a sword. "We have sent down to you the Qur'an with truth, confirming the scriptures revealed before it and safeguarding them. Judge between them by what Allah has revealed, and do not follow their desires, deviating from the truth that has come to you. To each of you, We have prescribed a law and a clear path. If Allah had willed, He would have made you one nation, but He intended to test you in what He has given you; so strive to excel in good deeds. To Allah you will all return, and He will clarify that about which you differed." (Qur'an, Al-Ma'idah, 5:48). The Islamic Resistance Movement is a link in the chain of struggle against the Zionist invaders, tracing back to 1939 with the martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam and his comrades from the Muslim Brotherhood. It connects to the Palestinian and Muslim Brotherhood struggles in the 1948 war, the jihad operations of the Muslim Brotherhood in 1968, and beyond. Despite obstacles placed by those aligned with Zionism, the Islamic Resistance Movement aspires to fulfill Allah’s promise, no matter how long it takes. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The Day of Judgment will not come until Muslims fight the Jews, killing them, until the Jews hide behind stones and trees. The stones and trees will say, 'O Muslim, O servant of Allah, there is a Jew behind me, come and kill him.' Only the Gharqad tree, a tree associated with the Jews, will remain silent." (Related by al-Bukhari and Muslim).
The charter's, invocation of the hadith blends religious prophecy with political militancy, not something new with Islam. The charter also frames the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a divinely ordained holy war, which is again not something uncommon with Islam. Such ideologies contradict the biblical call to "seek peace and pursue it" (Psalm 34:14) and the New Testament's emphasis on justice tempered with mercy. Moreover, the charter's historical narrative selectively highlights Muslim Brotherhood involvement, omitting broader contexts like Ottoman rule or Arab-Jewish cooperation in earlier periods. All in all, this shows the further divide between Christianity and Islam, it also shows that Islam is not this "religion of peace" everyone tell you it is. Islam is an evil religion derived from Satan.
We as Christians, should stand firmly against the forces of Islam, its doctrines, and its lies. I will have many more resources coming out here soon. That said, if you liked this article or any resources we putt out be sure to join our newsletter bellow, to stay up to date. If you would like to support us financially to help with future projects and resources feel free to donate HERE, subscribe HERE, or purchase your own Gharqad merch HERE. Thank you, and God bless.