An investigation has been launched into a High Wycombe charity accused of posting anti-Semitic videos online and describing the October 7 attack in Israel as "inspirational".

The Karima Foundation, whose mission is to support and educate young Muslims and adults about Islam, has been reported to the Charity Commission for two complaints.

Videos linked to the foundation allegedly suggested that the October 7 attack on Israeli citizens by Hamas was "inspirational" and "an act of courage". 

A spokesman for the Charity Commission confirmed to the Free Press it was investigating and assessments are being carried out about the allegations. 

Following Hamas's attack last autumn, several clips from preachers linked to the charity have been shared widely on X with the foundation’s logo being watermarked on the videos.

The footage shows speakers saying to the congregation that they should ‘terrify the apartheid state and terror state of Israel’, whilst another suggests to ‘strike fear into the enemies of Islam’.

“Awaken the ummah!” “Terrify the Zionist oppressors! Terrify the terror state of Israel!” 1/4 pic.twitter.com/okO2hhTAYL

In a complaint to the Charity Commission, submitted in December, a member of the public wrote: “Given the current increase of hate crime towards Jews in the UK, I request your investigation be conducted with the utmost urgency to protect the Jewish community in High Wycombe and beyond."

Videos linked to the foundation and shared online also allegedly suggested the October 7 attack on Israeli citizens by Hamas, a globally known terrorist group, was ‘inspirational’ and an ‘act of courage’. 

The complainant told the Free Press: “As a taxpayer, I think it's completely unacceptable for any registered charity that promotes the death of Jews, jihad and hate to be preached on its premises, be allowed to benefit from not paying income/corporation tax, inheritance tax, lower business rates, special VAT treatment and reclaiming gift aid.

“It is extremely worrying, as it appears Islamic institutions are having a 'free pass' from the Commission to carry on preaching hate and death with absolute impunity.”

The Karima Foundation has been contacted on multiple occasions for comment. 

In January, the charity hit the headlines after its videos were reported by the Jewish Chronicle.

In response, the charity published a statement via their Facebook page, writing it would ‘respond strongly to any libellous or defamatory statements’ made about them.

The charity claimed at the time their speaker’s quotes ‘were taken out of context’. 

A spokesman for the Charity Commission said: “We have opened a regulatory compliance case to assess concerns raised with us regarding Karima Al Marwaziyya.

“We are currently engaging with the trustees on this matter to inform our next steps.”

The Karima Foundation, which launched in 1998 to help the Pakistani and Kashmiri Muslim population within the town, is based on Rutland Avenue and is active amongst the Islamic community in South Buckinghamshire. 

The foundation regularly hosts events and features guest speakers, recently including former Premier League footballer Freddie Kanoute.