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Alia's avatar

A beautiful piece showing off Gaza as a beacon for how to prepare and be ready to be brave. We all need that courage to be brave sooner or later, when the wind chooses to change its direction.

In stories of Gaza are the lessons of yaqeen and imaan, of love for life and of detachment from the worldly; the same stories that repeatedly elevate humanity of the oppressed regardless of race and religion. The stories that separate right from wrong most vividly. The stories that the souls pass on from one generation to the next.

May we be ready to be brave like the Gazans. Sending my love and dua to Gaza and her amazing people. May Allah be with you now and always in your steadfastness in not giving up on your God given rights - May the martyrs be the interceders and witness for the oppressed in the day of judgement. Ameen

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Gigi's avatar

I am so grateful you are a writer -- I was pulled into every scene 🌹

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Tanya Shakil's avatar

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing, Anam. So much in your essay - beauty, strength, and an invitation, that the events of the past 46/47 days and moments like your piece are calling us to. Can’t wait to read your book insha’Allah.

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