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A message from Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad at this evening’s protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in London urging Muslims and Imams to take action.
May Allah protect the Muslims of Palestine from Israel’s attacks.
May Allah protect the Muslims of Palestine from Israel’s attacks.
🔍 BBC states Israelis 'have been killed' and Palestinians 'have died.' Let's not gloss over the agency and responsibility in this phrasing.
Killing implies action, whereas dying could be from natural causes.
Human lives lost deserve a consistent level of journalistic integrity.
#MediaBias #GazaUnderAttack
Killing implies action, whereas dying could be from natural causes.
Human lives lost deserve a consistent level of journalistic integrity.
#MediaBias #GazaUnderAttack
Stand with Palestine, Make a Statement!
It's more important than ever to show our support for the people of Palestine. Islam21c invites you to update your social media profiles with these images.
Let's use our platforms to raise awareness, spark conversations, and call for justice.
How to use the image:
1️⃣ Save the "I Stand with Palestine" image
2️⃣ Update your profile picture or cover photo across your social accounts.
3️⃣ Use the hashtag #IStandWithPalestine in your posts.
Remember, it's not just an image; it’s a message, it’s solidarity, it’s a call to action. Together, we can make a difference, inshāAllāh.
It's more important than ever to show our support for the people of Palestine. Islam21c invites you to update your social media profiles with these images.
Let's use our platforms to raise awareness, spark conversations, and call for justice.
How to use the image:
1️⃣ Save the "I Stand with Palestine" image
2️⃣ Update your profile picture or cover photo across your social accounts.
3️⃣ Use the hashtag #IStandWithPalestine in your posts.
Remember, it's not just an image; it’s a message, it’s solidarity, it’s a call to action. Together, we can make a difference, inshāAllāh.
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Allegations are emerging that Israel is using devastating white phosphorus and vacuum bombs against the civilian population of Gaza.
Dive into our in-depth analysis to uncover what's truly at stake in this latest surge of violence.
#IStandWithPalestine
https://www.islam21c.com/news/israel-white-phosphorous-vacuum-bombs-gaza/
Dive into our in-depth analysis to uncover what's truly at stake in this latest surge of violence.
#IStandWithPalestine
https://www.islam21c.com/news/israel-white-phosphorous-vacuum-bombs-gaza/
Ahead of Jumu'ah tomorrow, Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad shared his thoughts with us on how Muslims in the UK need to step up and respond to what has been happening in Palestine.
https://youtu.be/j9GXzc5gVQ8
https://youtu.be/j9GXzc5gVQ8
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What Should Muslims in the UK Do about Gaza, with Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad
Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad relays a critical message from Muslims in Gaza to the Muslims in the UK. With the conflict being globalised and Islamophobic media organisations wholeheartedly promoting the Zionist narrative, the moment to stand and step forward…
A profound quote.
One that challenges the conventional narrative and compels us to reassess not only the ongoing atrocities in Gaza but also the larger Muslim world's stance toward Zionism and Israel.
The quote speaks to a transition of perception, one that evolves from a localised understanding of occupation — the idea that "Muslim lands were free except Gaza" — to a far more expansive, metaphorical, and even controversial conception that "Muslim lands were occupied except Gaza."
The quote reflects a widely recognised historical grievance: the Israeli occupation of Gaza. The hardships in Gaza are well-documented and resonate deeply with the Ummah, serving as a symbol of resistance against neocolonialism, dispossession, and violation of human rights and international law.
The latter part of the quote, however, is where the paradigm-shift is expressed. The suggestion that "they occupied Muslim lands except Gaza" demands introspection. On one level, this could denote the normalisation of relations between Israel and various Muslim states, viewed as a form of capitulation or acceptance of Zionist agendas. The Abraham Accords and similar agreements have been contentious, undermining Palestinian struggles for self-determination by sidelining the issue in favour of geopolitical and economic alliances with Israel.
The quote can also be interpreted as a commentary on the ideological "occupation" — how Zionism as a political ideology has influenced policy decisions and power structures within Muslim lands. This argues that Muslim leaders are compromising Islamic values and Palestinian rights to maintain power, perhaps due to reliance on Western support, thereby allowing Zionism to "occupy" their decision-making.
The quote exempts Gaza from this "occupancy," highlighting the region's ongoing resistance and refusal to normalise relations with Israel, despite the immense socio-economic costs.
It stands as a bastion of defiance.
One that challenges the conventional narrative and compels us to reassess not only the ongoing atrocities in Gaza but also the larger Muslim world's stance toward Zionism and Israel.
The quote speaks to a transition of perception, one that evolves from a localised understanding of occupation — the idea that "Muslim lands were free except Gaza" — to a far more expansive, metaphorical, and even controversial conception that "Muslim lands were occupied except Gaza."
The quote reflects a widely recognised historical grievance: the Israeli occupation of Gaza. The hardships in Gaza are well-documented and resonate deeply with the Ummah, serving as a symbol of resistance against neocolonialism, dispossession, and violation of human rights and international law.
The latter part of the quote, however, is where the paradigm-shift is expressed. The suggestion that "they occupied Muslim lands except Gaza" demands introspection. On one level, this could denote the normalisation of relations between Israel and various Muslim states, viewed as a form of capitulation or acceptance of Zionist agendas. The Abraham Accords and similar agreements have been contentious, undermining Palestinian struggles for self-determination by sidelining the issue in favour of geopolitical and economic alliances with Israel.
The quote can also be interpreted as a commentary on the ideological "occupation" — how Zionism as a political ideology has influenced policy decisions and power structures within Muslim lands. This argues that Muslim leaders are compromising Islamic values and Palestinian rights to maintain power, perhaps due to reliance on Western support, thereby allowing Zionism to "occupy" their decision-making.
The quote exempts Gaza from this "occupancy," highlighting the region's ongoing resistance and refusal to normalise relations with Israel, despite the immense socio-economic costs.
It stands as a bastion of defiance.
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Contains music. A message from a survivor of Israel’s war on Gaza.
May Allah’s Help be with the people of Palestine, and strengthen the people of Gaza to face the bombings, the siege and the invasion.
#gaza
May Allah’s Help be with the people of Palestine, and strengthen the people of Gaza to face the bombings, the siege and the invasion.
#gaza
The echoes of protests for Gaza ripple across the globe, but do they hold the power to effect change? Amidst the devastation inflicted upon Gaza, the potency of public outcry remains a beacon of hope.
Here's how taking to the streets can indeed tilt the scales:
1. Awakening the Global Conscience: Protests jolt the world awake, casting a stark light on Gaza's realities often veiled by political fog and media misinformation. They're not just rallies but a kind of education, explaining and unraveling nuanced narratives that reach public forums and enter private conversations alike.
2. Unity in Defiance: More than expressions of dissent, protests are threads weaving a tapestry of solidarity. They're a united call resonating across oceans, assuring Palestinians they're not just a cause but a shared heartbeat, their voices amplified in unison with thousands of others.
3. Diplomacy Under Duress: Collective dissent transcends slogans, reaching the halls of power. It's a global chorus demanding action, capable of nudging powers that be, shaking the status quo, and potentially charting paths towards a change seldom considered before.
4. Beyond Numbers: Faces of Conflict: Protests paint the human face behind grim statistics. They're storytellers, narrating tales of lives, dreams, and sorrows, reminding the world that the conflict bleeds beyond territorial lines, into homes and hearts in Gaza.
5. Justice's Domino Effect: Gaza-focused protests don't stand alone; they're catalysts. They can ignite wider movements, fanning flames of global advocacy for human rights, emboldening international law, and knitting diverse causes into a shared mantle of justice.
In essence, protests are far from futile. They're catalysts, consciousness-raisers, and connectors — a triad that, when combined with sustained political and humanitarian efforts, holds the promise of steering the narrative towards a horizon of hope, justice, and lasting peace.
#GazaUnderAttack
Here's how taking to the streets can indeed tilt the scales:
1. Awakening the Global Conscience: Protests jolt the world awake, casting a stark light on Gaza's realities often veiled by political fog and media misinformation. They're not just rallies but a kind of education, explaining and unraveling nuanced narratives that reach public forums and enter private conversations alike.
2. Unity in Defiance: More than expressions of dissent, protests are threads weaving a tapestry of solidarity. They're a united call resonating across oceans, assuring Palestinians they're not just a cause but a shared heartbeat, their voices amplified in unison with thousands of others.
3. Diplomacy Under Duress: Collective dissent transcends slogans, reaching the halls of power. It's a global chorus demanding action, capable of nudging powers that be, shaking the status quo, and potentially charting paths towards a change seldom considered before.
4. Beyond Numbers: Faces of Conflict: Protests paint the human face behind grim statistics. They're storytellers, narrating tales of lives, dreams, and sorrows, reminding the world that the conflict bleeds beyond territorial lines, into homes and hearts in Gaza.
5. Justice's Domino Effect: Gaza-focused protests don't stand alone; they're catalysts. They can ignite wider movements, fanning flames of global advocacy for human rights, emboldening international law, and knitting diverse causes into a shared mantle of justice.
In essence, protests are far from futile. They're catalysts, consciousness-raisers, and connectors — a triad that, when combined with sustained political and humanitarian efforts, holds the promise of steering the narrative towards a horizon of hope, justice, and lasting peace.
#GazaUnderAttack
In an age rife with misinformation, the role of truth and integrity in media is crucial.
Zishan Khan, Islam21c's Managing Director, writes on how we're called as Muslims to lead with these values, challenge biased narratives and promote justice.
Dive into how an Islamic perspective reshapes media consumption and journalism, empowering us to be critical thinkers and compassionate changemakers. 🕊️
#GazaUnderAttack #Haqq
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/islamic-imperative-of-truth-in-age-of-bias/
Zishan Khan, Islam21c's Managing Director, writes on how we're called as Muslims to lead with these values, challenge biased narratives and promote justice.
Dive into how an Islamic perspective reshapes media consumption and journalism, empowering us to be critical thinkers and compassionate changemakers. 🕊️
#GazaUnderAttack #Haqq
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/islamic-imperative-of-truth-in-age-of-bias/
Words from figures like European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen carry significant weight.
Her condemnation of "targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure" to deprive people of essentials, branding them as "terror," sets a standard. This standard, though aimed at Russia, invites scrutiny of similar scenarios globally, including Gaza.
Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant's strategy for Gaza mirrors these conditions. He asserted a total siege, cutting off electricity, food, water, and gas, stating, "We're fighting animals..." This starkly aligns with what von der Leyen labelled terror.
Von der Leyen's standard, if universally applied, brands the actions of Israel as terror. Global leaders and institutions must be consistent in their principles, without geopolitical bias.
#GazaUnderAttack
Her condemnation of "targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure" to deprive people of essentials, branding them as "terror," sets a standard. This standard, though aimed at Russia, invites scrutiny of similar scenarios globally, including Gaza.
Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant's strategy for Gaza mirrors these conditions. He asserted a total siege, cutting off electricity, food, water, and gas, stating, "We're fighting animals..." This starkly aligns with what von der Leyen labelled terror.
Von der Leyen's standard, if universally applied, brands the actions of Israel as terror. Global leaders and institutions must be consistent in their principles, without geopolitical bias.
#GazaUnderAttack
This is the BBC's front page from October 16, 2023.
While the headline focuses on '199 Israeli hostages’ in Gaza, the featured image reveals another reality: a Palestinian man devastated after an Israeli airstrike destroys his home (original photo available on Getty Images).
The report neglects crucial context: since 2007, Gaza's 2.3 million residents have endured a blockade, essentially living in an open-air prison. It's not about those 199; it's about millions effectively held hostage.
We must hold media accountable. Raise your voice, contact the BBC, and stop the spread of incomplete narratives.
#GazaUnderAttack #SpeakUpForGaza #MediaAccountability
While the headline focuses on '199 Israeli hostages’ in Gaza, the featured image reveals another reality: a Palestinian man devastated after an Israeli airstrike destroys his home (original photo available on Getty Images).
The report neglects crucial context: since 2007, Gaza's 2.3 million residents have endured a blockade, essentially living in an open-air prison. It's not about those 199; it's about millions effectively held hostage.
We must hold media accountable. Raise your voice, contact the BBC, and stop the spread of incomplete narratives.
#GazaUnderAttack #SpeakUpForGaza #MediaAccountability
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A six-year-old Muslim boy in the US has been killed and his mother severely injured after a hate-crime attack by their landlord which was fuelled by Israel's war on Gaza.
The 71 year old attacker said ‘You Muslims must die!’.
This raises concern that biased & dishonest coverage in mainstream media & the high-octane rhetoric of public figures on Israel's war is translating into Islamophobia and physical violence against Muslims elsewhere.
🤲 We pray that Allah gives the family strength and a beautiful patience and allows Wadea’s mother a swift recovery.
#islamophobia
The 71 year old attacker said ‘You Muslims must die!’.
This raises concern that biased & dishonest coverage in mainstream media & the high-octane rhetoric of public figures on Israel's war is translating into Islamophobia and physical violence against Muslims elsewhere.
🤲 We pray that Allah gives the family strength and a beautiful patience and allows Wadea’s mother a swift recovery.
#islamophobia
Welcoming Rabī’ al-Thānī! 🌙
As we welcome the month of Rabī’ al-Thānī, let us remember the Believers defending Masjid Al-Aqsā and the Muslims undergoing tests in Palestine and across the world.
Making regular and constant du’ā is indeed one of our greatest tools and reminds us to glorify Allah as He deserves in every state we experience.
#Hijri
As we welcome the month of Rabī’ al-Thānī, let us remember the Believers defending Masjid Al-Aqsā and the Muslims undergoing tests in Palestine and across the world.
Making regular and constant du’ā is indeed one of our greatest tools and reminds us to glorify Allah as He deserves in every state we experience.
#Hijri
Eric Cantona's powerful words recently cut through the political noise on Instagram, bringing clarity and humanity back into a conversation that desperately needs it:
Defending the human rights of Palestinians does not mean you are pro-Hamas.
Saying "Free Palestine" does not mean you are anti-Semitic or "want all the Jews gone."
"Free Palestine" means free Palestinians from the Israeli occupation that's been robbing them their basic human rights for 75 years.
"Free Palestine" means stop caging 2.3 million.
With this, Cantona dismantles dangerous misconceptions. He's not picking a political side or promoting a group; he's advocating for human rights, a moral stand that resonates deeply with all who value justice and dignity. His message? "Free Palestine" is not a call for conflict or erasure — it's a plea for liberation, coexistence, and above all, humanity.
Imagine, as Cantona points out, over 2.3 million people living in what's effectively an "open-air prison," and half of them are children. These are lives stifled, futures on hold, and dreams unchased. This isn't a mere statistic; it's a generational plea for the right to a basic existence, a call that aligns with the very core of human and Islamic values of justice for all.
Most crucially, Cantona separates the plea for Palestinian freedom from anti-Semitism. Criticising a state's actions is not an indictment of a faith or its people; it's about holding those in power accountable. It's about equality, freedom, and basic human rights — concepts deeply rooted in the ethical teachings shared by many faiths and cultures.
"Free Palestine," as Cantona asserts, is a call for autonomy. It's about empowering a people to shape their own destiny, free from the shadows of occupation and fear.
Cantona's words remind us that standing for Palestine transcends politics — it's a stand for humanity. It's a universal plea that should not be drowned out by divisive rhetoric but should be echoed in our united voice for justice and dignity for all.
Defending the human rights of Palestinians does not mean you are pro-Hamas.
Saying "Free Palestine" does not mean you are anti-Semitic or "want all the Jews gone."
"Free Palestine" means free Palestinians from the Israeli occupation that's been robbing them their basic human rights for 75 years.
"Free Palestine" means stop caging 2.3 million.
With this, Cantona dismantles dangerous misconceptions. He's not picking a political side or promoting a group; he's advocating for human rights, a moral stand that resonates deeply with all who value justice and dignity. His message? "Free Palestine" is not a call for conflict or erasure — it's a plea for liberation, coexistence, and above all, humanity.
Imagine, as Cantona points out, over 2.3 million people living in what's effectively an "open-air prison," and half of them are children. These are lives stifled, futures on hold, and dreams unchased. This isn't a mere statistic; it's a generational plea for the right to a basic existence, a call that aligns with the very core of human and Islamic values of justice for all.
Most crucially, Cantona separates the plea for Palestinian freedom from anti-Semitism. Criticising a state's actions is not an indictment of a faith or its people; it's about holding those in power accountable. It's about equality, freedom, and basic human rights — concepts deeply rooted in the ethical teachings shared by many faiths and cultures.
"Free Palestine," as Cantona asserts, is a call for autonomy. It's about empowering a people to shape their own destiny, free from the shadows of occupation and fear.
Cantona's words remind us that standing for Palestine transcends politics — it's a stand for humanity. It's a universal plea that should not be drowned out by divisive rhetoric but should be echoed in our united voice for justice and dignity for all.
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An important reminder from Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad for Muslims to see the Gaza conflict as a conflict central to all Muslims globally, and to remember the words of Allah promising victory.
Our du’ā reaches the oppressed and we are reminded by Allah in the Qur’ān to not lose hope but to rather trust that His victory is near.
Our du’ā reaches the oppressed and we are reminded by Allah in the Qur’ān to not lose hope but to rather trust that His victory is near.
The anguish echoing from Gaza's confines pierces the global psyche, heralding a chilling potential: attempted genocide.
"Genocide" entails the deliberate, systematic destruction of a cultural, ethnic, or religious group. It's not just mass murder; it includes creating life conditions aimed at physical annihilation.
Gaza's current plight suggests such an intent, demanding urgent international attention:
Physical Destruction: Indiscriminate airstrikes on civilian spaces, causing profound loss of innocent lives, signal an intent beyond mere military objectives.
Psychological Warfare: Ongoing bombardments, omnipresent drones, and survival uncertainty amount to psychological torment, aiming to shatter Palestinian resolve.
Dehumanising Rhetoric: Israel's Defence Minister's terming of Palestinians as "human animals" recalls historical precedents where such language justified exterminations.
Basic Rights Denial: The systemic refusal of essentials like food, water, and electricity, plus movement restrictions, align with genocide indicators.
Strangling Blockade: A suffocating siege impairs infrastructure and medical access, forcing perpetual survival mode — a sign of decimation intent.
As Muslims, acknowledging these signs is our ethical and religious duty. The Qur'ān asserts, "Whoever saves a life, it is as though he had saved all mankind." [5:32]
Our advocacy must be persistent and vocal. We need to reshape narratives, engage political figures, back NGOs in Palestine, and amplify our prayers for Palestinians.
In this attempted genocide, silence equals complicity. We must unify in voice, deed, and prayer to safeguard every Palestinian and, indeed, human life.
The moment for action is now.
#GazaUnderAttack #SaveGaza #StopTheGenocide #PalestineGenocide
"Genocide" entails the deliberate, systematic destruction of a cultural, ethnic, or religious group. It's not just mass murder; it includes creating life conditions aimed at physical annihilation.
Gaza's current plight suggests such an intent, demanding urgent international attention:
Physical Destruction: Indiscriminate airstrikes on civilian spaces, causing profound loss of innocent lives, signal an intent beyond mere military objectives.
Psychological Warfare: Ongoing bombardments, omnipresent drones, and survival uncertainty amount to psychological torment, aiming to shatter Palestinian resolve.
Dehumanising Rhetoric: Israel's Defence Minister's terming of Palestinians as "human animals" recalls historical precedents where such language justified exterminations.
Basic Rights Denial: The systemic refusal of essentials like food, water, and electricity, plus movement restrictions, align with genocide indicators.
Strangling Blockade: A suffocating siege impairs infrastructure and medical access, forcing perpetual survival mode — a sign of decimation intent.
As Muslims, acknowledging these signs is our ethical and religious duty. The Qur'ān asserts, "Whoever saves a life, it is as though he had saved all mankind." [5:32]
Our advocacy must be persistent and vocal. We need to reshape narratives, engage political figures, back NGOs in Palestine, and amplify our prayers for Palestinians.
In this attempted genocide, silence equals complicity. We must unify in voice, deed, and prayer to safeguard every Palestinian and, indeed, human life.
The moment for action is now.
#GazaUnderAttack #SaveGaza #StopTheGenocide #PalestineGenocide
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A shocking attack on a hospital in Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 500 people.
We pray for the deceased, the survivors they left behind and for the people of Palestine to emerge from the occupation victoriously.
#GazaUnderAttack
We pray for the deceased, the survivors they left behind and for the people of Palestine to emerge from the occupation victoriously.
#GazaUnderAttack
Why does so little of how we currently discuss Israel's war on Gaza focus on the Muslim governments who have made treaties and agreements with Israel as a way of furthering their economic interests and gaining military and intelligence benefits?
It's a question so few ask, and even fewer answer.
This article by Abdul Hai, founder and manager of the Islamic Literary Society, is the first in a three part series on Palestine, the past, our obligation to it as Muslims and the future.
www.islam21c.com/opinion/palestine-history-our-obligation-and-future/
#GazaUnderAttack
It's a question so few ask, and even fewer answer.
This article by Abdul Hai, founder and manager of the Islamic Literary Society, is the first in a three part series on Palestine, the past, our obligation to it as Muslims and the future.
www.islam21c.com/opinion/palestine-history-our-obligation-and-future/
#GazaUnderAttack
In an era where prominent figures often avoid contentious issues, Liverpool's forward Mohamed Salah boldly breaks this trend. His recent social media plea is not just a reflection of his global citizenship but underscores his commitment to Islamic humanitarian values, extending far beyond football.
Salah’s heartfelt message:
“It's not always easy to speak at a time like this. There has been too much violence and brutality, the escalation in recent weeks has been unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop, families are being torn apart. What's clear now is that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be allowed immediately. The people there are in terrible conditions. The scenes at the hospital last night were horrifying. The people of Gaza need food, water and medical supplies urgently. I am calling on world leaders to come together and prevent the slaughter of innocent souls. Humanity must prevail.”
Salah courageously addresses topics many celebrities avoid, demonstrating genuine emotion and aligning with Islamic mandates for truth and justice, even under intense public scrutiny. His vivid descriptions of the crises in Gaza emphasise the urgent humanitarian response, reflecting Islamic doctrines on life's sanctity and the duty to safeguard it.
Furthermore, Salah’s appeal for the intervention of global leaders goes beyond typical celebrity rhetoric of "thoughts and prayers". He seeks concrete action, embodying the Islamic principle that true faith is validated through action, and highlights the collective responsibility in crisis response.
Unflinchingly, he labels the atrocities by Israel against innocent lives precisely for what they are: “the slaughter of innocent souls”.
Salah exemplifies the influential capacity of public figures to catalyse significant change when guided by Islamic values. His call serves as a global reflection, urging a world where compassion, justice, and peace are tangible experiences, not just lofty ideals.
Salah’s heartfelt message:
“It's not always easy to speak at a time like this. There has been too much violence and brutality, the escalation in recent weeks has been unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop, families are being torn apart. What's clear now is that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be allowed immediately. The people there are in terrible conditions. The scenes at the hospital last night were horrifying. The people of Gaza need food, water and medical supplies urgently. I am calling on world leaders to come together and prevent the slaughter of innocent souls. Humanity must prevail.”
Salah courageously addresses topics many celebrities avoid, demonstrating genuine emotion and aligning with Islamic mandates for truth and justice, even under intense public scrutiny. His vivid descriptions of the crises in Gaza emphasise the urgent humanitarian response, reflecting Islamic doctrines on life's sanctity and the duty to safeguard it.
Furthermore, Salah’s appeal for the intervention of global leaders goes beyond typical celebrity rhetoric of "thoughts and prayers". He seeks concrete action, embodying the Islamic principle that true faith is validated through action, and highlights the collective responsibility in crisis response.
Unflinchingly, he labels the atrocities by Israel against innocent lives precisely for what they are: “the slaughter of innocent souls”.
Salah exemplifies the influential capacity of public figures to catalyse significant change when guided by Islamic values. His call serves as a global reflection, urging a world where compassion, justice, and peace are tangible experiences, not just lofty ideals.