The verse reads, according to the Sahih International translation: "O you who have believed, do not take the Jews and the Christians as allies. They are [in fact] allies of one another. And whoever is an ally to them among you - then indeed, he is [one] of them. Indeed, Allah guides not the wrongdoing people."Syaf also referenced the November 2016 Jakarta protests (also known as "defending the Quran protests") against then Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama for alleged blasphemy of the Quran, by usage of the movement's code 212.Within the same issue, the former comic book artist inserted the work "Jewelry" next to the Jewish character Kitty Pryde, though her head conspicuously cuts off part of the word.Marvel issued a statement Tuesday announcing that Syaf's contract had been terminated."The mentioned artwork in X-Men Gold #1 was inserted without knowledge behind its reported meanings," Marvel said."These implied references do not reflect the views of the writer, editors or anyone else at Marvel and are in direct opposition of the inclusiveness of Marvel Comics and what the X-Men have stood for since their creation. This artwork will be removed from subsequent printings, digital versions, and trade paperbacks."The artist has taken to social media in attempt to defend his actions, stating that he wanted to insert the messages out of his love for the Quran and Allah while promoting "justice" and "love."@MarkPaniccia Are you aware that Adrian Syaf included bigoted messages in X-Men Gold #1? This shouldn't be allowed. https://t.co/qIyjYgqT5Q pic.twitter.com/drPjBFWYsh
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