Palestine
RISE FOR PALESTINE
The Ultimate Call to Action for Every Muslim - Our Brothers and Sisters Need Us Now More Than Ever
Begin The JourneyThe Sacred Land Cries Out
Every grain of sand in Palestine carries the weight of centuries of Islamic history. From the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque - the first Qibla of Islam - to the graves of countless prophets and companions, this land is drenched in barakah (blessings) and soaked with the blood of martyrs.
Yet today, our beloved Palestine suffers under the weight of oppression that the modern world watches with indifference. But we Muslims must never be indifferent. The pain of Palestine is our pain, its struggle is our struggle, and its victory will be our victory.
- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
This is not just about politics or land disputes. This is about justice, about humanity, about fulfilling our duty as Muslims to stand against oppression wherever it may be. The Palestinian people have shown us what true sabr (patience) and tawakkul (trust in Allah) look like in the face of unimaginable hardship.
A Legacy of Resistance
Palestine has been at the heart of Islamic civilization since the time of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). It was the land of Prophet Dawud (AS) and Sulaiman (AS), the site of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) miraculous Night Journey, and the first Qibla of Islam.
The modern struggle began in the early 20th century when colonial powers sought to divide the Muslim world. In 1948, the Nakba (Catastrophe) saw over 700,000 Palestinians forcibly expelled from their homes. Today, millions of Palestinian refugees remain displaced, denied their right to return.
Yet through decades of occupation, blockade, and violence, the Palestinian people have maintained their sumud (steadfastness). Their resistance is not terrorism - it is the natural response of any people under occupation, fighting for their basic human rights.
The Harsh Reality
Gaza has been described as the world's largest open-air prison. With severe restrictions on movement, basic supplies, and even fishing zones, the 2 million inhabitants - half of them children - live under constant siege.
The West Bank continues to see illegal settlement expansion, with Palestinian homes routinely demolished to make way for settlers. Jerusalem faces systematic attempts to alter its demographic character and Islamic identity.
- Sheikh Ahmed Yassin (Founder of Hamas)
But numbers alone don't tell the full story. Behind each statistic are human lives - children who dream of playing without fear, students who just want to attend school, mothers who wish to feed their families, fathers who want to provide in dignity.
Our Islamic Responsibility
Allah says in the Quran: "And what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and [for] the oppressed among men, women, and children who say, 'Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a protector and appoint for us from Yourself a helper?'" (Quran 4:75)
This verse speaks directly to our situation today. As Muslims, we have a sacred duty to:
- ➤ Educate ourselves and others about the truth of Palestine
- ➤ Speak out against injustice in all forums available to us
- ➤ Support Palestinian businesses and charities to strengthen their economy
- ➤ Boycott companies that support the occupation financially or politically
- ➤ Make constant dua for the people of Palestine and for justice to prevail
- ➤ Pressure our governments to take a stand for human rights and against apartheid
Remember that our beloved Prophet (PBUH) said: "The best jihad is a word of truth in front of a tyrannical ruler." (Sunan Ibn Majah) In an age of misinformation, speaking the truth about Palestine is itself a form of jihad.
Signs of Hope
Despite the immense suffering, there are reasons for hope:
Across the world, awareness about Palestine is growing. The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement has made significant impacts, forcing companies to reconsider their support for occupation. Social media has broken the mainstream media's monopoly on information, allowing Palestinian voices to be heard directly.
Most importantly, we have Allah's promise: "And Allah will certainly support those who support Him. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might." (Quran 22:40) The arc of history bends toward justice, and no oppression lasts forever.
- Palestinian Elder from Gaza
Your Time to Act is Now
The Palestinian people have held on for generations waiting for justice. How many more generations must wait? The change begins with YOU today.
Join the Movement Donate NowA Final Call to Your Heart
Dear Muslim brother and sister, as you read these words, somewhere in Palestine:
- ➤ A child is being born into occupation, knowing nothing but checkpoints and soldiers
- ➤ A mother is praying for food to feed her family as the blockade tightens
- ➤ A father is being humiliated at a checkpoint on his way to work
- ➤ A teenager is dreaming of a life beyond the walls that confine them
- ➤ An elder is remembering the olive trees of their youth, now uprooted
Will you be among those who stood silent, or among those who answered the call? History will judge us by our actions today. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; if he cannot, then with his heart - and that is the weakest of faith." (Muslim)
Let this be your moment of awakening. Let this be your commitment to stand with Palestine in whatever capacity you can. Start today - educate one person, boycott one product, donate whatever you can, make sincere dua.
