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Mohammed was a paedophile, a warlord, a terrorist. The Koran is a fascist book that incites violence and calls for Jews and Christians to be killed.

Geert Wilders

Statements during his 2008 film *Fitna* and subsequent interviews · Checked on 26 February 2026
Mohammed was a paedophile, a warlord, a terrorist. The Koran is a fascist book that incites violence and calls for Jews and Christians to be killed.

Analysis

In the 2008 film *Fitna* and in multiple interviews Wilders explicitly referred to Muhammad as a "pedophile" (citing his marriage to Aisha), a "warlord" and a "terrorist," and he labeled the Quran a "fascist book" that incites violence against Jews and Christians. These remarks are documented in the film’s narration and in Dutch media interviews shortly after its release.

Background

Geert Wilders, a Dutch politician known for his anti‑Islam stance, produced the short film *Fitna* to critique the Quran, using excerpts of verses accompanied by his commentary. His rhetoric has repeatedly sparked controversy and legal challenges across Europe for alleged hate speech.

Verdict summary

Geert Wilders indeed made statements calling Muhammad a pedophile, warlord and terrorist and described the Quran as a fascist, violent text.

Sources consulted

— Fitna (2008) film transcript – Dutch Media Archive
— Interview with Geert Wilders, De Telegraaf, 28 March 2008
— European Parliament hearing, 2009 – Wilders' statements on the Quran