In the Name of Allah, we invoke peace and blessings upon His Messenger. Going back and thinking of the emotions felt over the last 25 days, one word which found a constant presence in our hearts was ‘helpless’ – the reality that we were helpless, and that we were silently witnessing a helpless people – our helpless people – trapped as Israeli killers patiently bombed them to bits while seated comfortably in the cockpits of American F-16s, as if to fulfill former … [Read more...]
Top 5 Lies About Israel’s Assault on Gaza
January 5, 2009 By
From GazaTalk.com Lie #1) Israel is only targeting legitimate military sites and is seeking to protect innocent lives. Israel never targets civilians. The Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated pieces of property in the world. The presence of militants within a civilian population does not, under international law, deprive that population of their protected status, and hence any assault upon that population under the guise of targeting militants is, in fact, a war crime. Moreover, the people … [Read more...]
Who will break the silence on Israel
December 31, 2008 By
this short piece from IslamicRevival. The last paragraph is a real soul-stirrer - Insha'allah the arab leaders in the Middle East awaken from their slumber, their decadent lifestyles and face the reality of this world and the reality of the hereafter. Deeply saddening, appalling is indeed the violence in Gaza, as our world leaders have called it. Events which stir our emotions intensely. But more than emotion, we all feel a view, have an opinion as politics doesn't just conjure feeling, it conjures … [Read more...]
Sanakhudoo, for the muslims in Gaza & around the world.
December 27, 2008 By
In light to the Gaza Massacre by Israeli forces, I'v decided to republish this post featuring the infamous nasheed: Sanakhudoo. Muslims of Gaza, you are killed today, tomorrow you shall be raised, your wounds & flowing blood be a means to enter gardens of paradise. Sana'khoodu Ma'arikana Ma'ahum We'll take our fights with them Wa sanam dhiJi moo'an Narda'uhum We'll go as groups to stop them Wa nu'eedul haqqal mug-tasaba We'll return our slain rights (territories) Wa bi kullil quwwati … [Read more...]
Islamic Relief: Middle East Update 2008
March 31, 2008 By
Middle East update Palestine: Gaza Strip Appeal In addition to a siege imposed on the Gaza Strip and deteriorating social, economic and security conditions, Israeli Forces are carrying out military operations using ground and air forces. On 22 January 2008 Islamic Relief launched a 5 million Pound (R90 million) appeal for Gaza, which has reached the kind hearts and minds of many individuals and institutions. Nearly 10 million Rands worth of food parcels, medical equipment, medical supplies … [Read more...]
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