Daftar Donatur Palestina
Allah told us: “never think of those who were martyred in the cause of Allah as dead. In fact, they are alive with their Lord, well provided for. Rejoicing in God’s bounties and being delighted for those yet to join them” (Ch. 3: 179-170).
Fourthly, It teaches us that this life is about the struggle between the haqq (the truth) and baatil (the falsehood) and between al-adl (the justice) and al-zhulm (injustice).
When Allah sent Adam down to this Earth He reminded him: “descend as enemies to each other” (Ch. 7: 24).
Then Allah stressed to him once again: “surely satan is an enemy to you, so take him as an enemy” (Ch. 35: 7).
Hence it is clear that we are at war against a clear enemy. The question that needs to be asked is how do we face that enemy?
Islam provides an answer to the question. That the best way to face the enemy is through self empowerment. It’s important to pay attention to what the enemy is doing, but it’s more important to pay attention to ourselves, asking what we must do to face the enemy.
The Gaza tragedy teaches one very clear lesson that the power of our opponents comes not because they are powerful, but rather because of our weaknesses. And one of the weakness of this Ummah is the lack of unity.
Allah reminded us: “and obey Allah and His messenger and do not dispute with one another, or you would be discouraged and weakened” (Ch. 8: 46).
Fifthly: Palestine teaches us that justice is the foundation of peace and tranquillity in life. No genuine peace will take place when justice is not equal for all; without that peace is impossible
In Islam, Al-‘adl (justice) and Al-ihsan (kindness) which includes love, compassion, etc., are connected to each other. Allah in the Qur’an underlined: “Indeed, Allah commands justice and kindness” (Ch. 16: 90).
It’s been a common knowledge that in the western world Muslims are often accused of being violent, that Muslims often rise to resist. But they fail to acknowledge that their resistance is not for the purpose of violence, but it is instead for the purpose of their right for justice to be served.
In Islam justice itself is considered the most important part of righteousness. In fact it is closest to righteousness itself. Allah said: “Be just. This is closer to righteousness” (Ch. 5: 8).
Finally, the Gaza tragedy also teaches us that we are facing a multi layered battles. One of the most severe battles we are facing is the battle of building images. Allah reminds in the Holy Quran: “They wish to extinguish the light of Allah with their mouths. But Allah will certainly perfect His light, even to the dismay of the disbelievers” (Ch. 61: 8).
The fact that Islamophobia is rising in the West, particularly in US these days, is a clear sign that they have succeeded in creating the perception that Muslims are the perpetrators of all that’s taking place in Palestine. They have succeeded in painting themselves as victims and Muslims as the perpetrators of violence.
Therefore we must be aware of the nature of this war, so that we can and must prepare ourselves to face it with a clear mind and proper understanding. InshaAllah!
Manhattan City, 24 November 2023
