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October 2, 2025

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Piyyutim often emphasize Judaism's supremacy over Islam and express contempt for Muslims, shaping perceptions.
The poems reflect complex relationships between Jews and Muslims, influenced by historical realities over the centuries.
Despite the harsh sentiments, some chronicles show periods of peaceful coexistence under Islamic rule.
These poetic expressions may have reinforced social distance but also reveal deeper Jewish concepts of redemption.

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This article reviews piyyutim expressing Jewish sentiments towards Islam and Muslims, highlighting themes of contempt and suffering.

Hillel Cohen (2020) studied this question.

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