An Islamic preacher has urged his followers to take up arms against Christians and Jews. Abu Ahmad made the rallying call on social media, speaking on the Al Bayyinah Islamic Centre's channels.
Ahmad called for his followers to "take up arms" against "enemies of Islam whether they are atheists or Jews or Christians." The Islamic centre is located in Dandenong, a suburb around 35km south east of Melbourne.
Preacher's warning and call to action
As reported by the Daily Mail, Ahmed warned his followers not to "take the Jews and the Christians for friends" and to declare enmity "for the sake of Allah." He added: "It is to declare opposition: indeed, to take up arms against his enemies, to shun them and to stay far from them both in word and deed. This proves that simple opposition of the spirit is not enough and that it must be complete by honouring of your commitment."
He continued: "If the aim of the enemies of Islam whether they are atheists or Jews or Christians or modernists or Zionists or communists is the emasculation of … Muslims, and the erosion of their unique character in order to make them the ass of the chosen people … then the urgency of this issue should become clear to every Muslim."
Links to controversial preacher and Bondi shooter
The centre has been supported by preacher Wisam Haddad, who is linked to the Al Madina Dawah Centre in Sydney, which was reportedly attended by Bondi shooter Naveed Akram. Ahmad previously declared his support to Haddad, saying he was the influence of liberal ideologies on ordinary Australian Muslims.
In another online post, Ahmad said: "My dear brothers, it is saddening to tell you that we continue to hear stories of our youth falling victim to liberal ideologies and being confused, brainwashed by so-called logical thinkers. Our youth are turning to other ways of life right under our noses."
He added: "My dear brothers, Tawhid (Islam) needs to be instilled in our youth from the moment they utter their first word. We have neglected our children. Instead of teaching them to say the name of Allah first, we teach them to say mama or baba. We didn’t set their priorities."
Haddad's support and Bondi shooting context
Meanwhile, Haddad has urged his "Melbourne brothers" to rally around Ahmad. He has also previously criticised the Australian government for prosecuting women who returned to Australia after living under ISIS.
The Bondi Beach shooting took place on December 14, 2025, and saw two gunmen, identified as a father and son, 50-year-old Sajid Akram and 24-year-old Naveed Akram, kill 15 people and injure 40. The pair planned the attack and opened fire on a crowd of approximately 1,000 people attending "Chanukah by the Sea," an annual Jewish Hanukkah community celebration.
