I remember entering 2005 with the world shrouded by the Indian Ocean tsunami tragedy. Today, we usher into 2009 and 1430 with a parallel atmosphere- in the form of classic work of terrorism by the Israeli Zionists. There are so many emotions compressing my chest when asked to voice my opinion on this particular issue, mostly excruciating to try putting into words. Whether you’re a Muslim and think that this is by and large an issue of native Palestinians wanting to regain the rights to their land and deny the primary cause being religious (which is a misapprehension, if you study the Quran and hadith), or a non-Muslim who think this an Islamic cause and has nothing to do with you, you can’t deny the fact that what we see happening in Palestine today is an injustice in the most extreme of definitions. What indeed is the justification of the Zionists invading the land, ousting its inhabitants by force, besides it being their so-called promised land? And how can the rest of the world even justify that when 99% of us are not even Jewish? I fail to see the logic in an era overfed with a supposed sense of political correctness and pretend civilisation.
It is difficult to resolve the crisis when the bad guys get all the backings from certain giant superpowers who swiftly pave the way for these people to play big bullies, quashing any efforts from other parties to restore integrity. What then, can we measly members of the society do?
Firstly, we have to take a stand. I, as a Muslim, perhaps feel a greater sense of kinship with this issue, but it’s a cause everyone should be aware of. What can we do against these terrorists, being so far away from our brothers and sisters? We pray, pray, and keep praying. We spread the news; build up awareness within the public. And a point strongly stressed in yesterday’s weekly halaqah centering on this current predicament- strive to improve ourselves, to make ourselves worthy Muslims whose prayers will be answered.
Why do we boycott their goods? To show our solidarity and earnestness, with the ambitious goal of subverting their economy. Why do we make public protests? Again, to show our solidarity AND to pressure these people into retracting their actions. International pressure has been proven to work in past aggressions, and although it may not bear similar results in this case, what do we have to lose? I believe it’s better than going about in our everyday complacency, perhaps occasionally condemning these abominable acts when they’re shown on TV, and that’s that. It’s something I feel strongly about, and although I can’t have everyone seeing it through my eyes, I wish they would. I’ve blogged about this issue a couple of times already, but it’s a timeless cause, and I will continue to bring it up in the future.
So I guess that ends my reflection of December. As of the year 2008- it has been a good year, but I wish I had written more. I wish I had done a whole lot more. Well.
And I miss home.
6 comments:
The most I could do is make dua for them. If Abah's health was good as before, maybe he could contribute by helping with Global Peace Mission.
I have always say NO to the fast food especially the popular ones. The tests in boycotting are sometime not far. It can even be from the family members, close and friends.
We should continue boycotting, pray for the Palestinians as what happen to them today might befall us one day.
As a servant, we can pray at our best asking for our Creator's Mercy and Rahmah.
We are simple people trying to be a good muslim, practicing the syariah at our best, avoiding both big and smaller sins. Maybe then Allah might answer our prayers.
In earnest, just thinking of their suffering is the best possible way for us who are not there.
Lead a moderate life with less entertainment. And studying itself with a clear conscious that one day we might be there giving aids to those in need is the way we should all adopt.
Kakpi, momad da pegi 2 rally. One in Cardiff, and it was great. and the other one is here, just near where I live, today. I think the one in Bristol is the best la. Rally betul2. We walked down the streets in Bristol, sampai ke Broadmead, lalu the new shopping complex tu. Now, momad da jumpe alternatives for some of israeli products. Starbucks-Boston tea party. McD,KFC,PizzaH,BK-Diamond kebab(far better).Camera-Nikon:P
Try rallying here in Malaysia and the only thing you get is being shot down with a water cannon.
I agree that sincere prayers is one of the best things that we can do this side of the world. Perhaps one day some of us will be involved in relief missions over there?
Thank you all for your views, I really appreciate 'em. I forgot to mention one obvious way to help with the cause- through financial donations. May Allah bless every RM/Roubles/GBP etc. that is spent for our brothers n sisters in Palestine.
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