Candace Owens tweeted that “Christians are about to be mass slaughtered” in Syria, sparking fear among her millions of followers. But Imam Nazar, born and raised in Damascus just a ten-minute walk from the Umayyad Mosque, provides the reality that Western media and social media pundits cannot: Damascus has been a city of religious coexistence for thousands of years, and Islam’s historical record of protecting Christian communities is well documented and undeniable.
What Candace Owens Got Wrong
Imam Nazar explains that Syrian Christians were not being targeted by the forces that removed Assad. In fact, Assad’s regime was the one terrorizing all Syrians regardless of faith. Christians in Damascus celebrated alongside Muslims when the regime fell. The Zionist propaganda machine pushed the narrative that Christians would be slaughtered specifically to discourage Western sympathy for the Syrian people’s liberation from decades of brutal dictatorship.
“Syrians paid enough price of horror and fear. Now they are looking for freedom and democracy. We do not want your concerns to become a reason for anyone to be afraid. On this point, you got it absolutely wrong.”
Islam’s Historical Protection of Christians
When the Caliph Umar entered Jerusalem, he was shocked to discover that Christians had expelled all Jews from the holy city. Under Islamic rule, Jews were welcomed back and all three Abrahamic faiths coexisted peacefully. The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, with columns dating back 4,000 years, stands as a living testament to centuries of multicultural life. Imam Nazar grew up going to school with Christian, Jewish, Armenian, and atheist friends in a city where diversity was the norm, not the exception.
“We go to school, we have friends and neighbors from literally every background: Christian, Jewish, Armenian, atheist, and everyone in between. This is Damascus.”
An Invitation to See the Truth
- Candace Owens is personally invited to Damascus with all expenses covered to visit the Christian quarters and speak with residents
- Candace has paid a price for speaking out on Palestine and Gaza, and that courage is applauded
- The Assad regime terrorized everyone regardless of religion; its removal is a liberation, not a threat to Christians
- Syrian Christians are celebrating their freedom alongside their Muslim neighbors, not living in fear
- Anyone in media who wants to verify the situation is welcome to contact The Deen Show for arrangements to visit Damascus
