Muslims placed personal messages against antisemitism on the Facebook page of a Muslim reformist and author.

The hundreds of personal messages on Irshad Manji’s Facebook fan page were a thank you to the European Union of Jewish Students for the group’s statement earlier last month condemning the Swiss vote to ban minarets in Switzerland.

Following the Dec. 2 EUJS statement, Manji, author of “The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim’s Call for Reform in Her Faith” and the producer of the Emmy-nominated film “Faith Without Fear,” asked her Muslim fans to post personal statements against antisemitism.

“The move by Irshad Manji and EUJS has shown how successful and meaningful the Jewish and Muslim connection can be on a grassroots level. We hope that this connection is only the beginning of a springboard for further dialogue, cooperation and collaboration between Jewish and Muslim groups,” read a statement from EUJS in its December newsletter. (JTA)