Help the people of Gaza

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE OF GAZA ?

'During the last seven years, 14 Israelis have been killed by mostly homemade rockets
fired from the Gaza Strip, while more than 5,000 Palestinians were killed by Israel
with some of the most advanced US-supplied armaments in the world', Seumas Milne,
The Guardian, 30 December 2008.

You will by now have witnessed the horrific scenes of murder of Palestinians at the hands
of Israeli missiles. There has been widespread revulsion about this massacre and a sense
of helplessness from people around the world, unable to do anything about it. Aside from
our prayers to Allah to seek His Mercy, many of us may wonder what we can do to help the
people of Palestine and persuade Governments to condemn the Israeli military machine
and stop giving it diplomatic cover to carry out its task with impunity.

What can YOU do to help the Palestinian people of Gaza ?

1. Read the ENGAGE 10 Point Guide and get working TODAY! Visit: www.iengage.org.uk
This includes writing to your MP, signing petitions and so on.

2. Donate Money - The Palestinian people are in urgent need for your donations for
urgent medical aid and you can donate to the various Muslim charities.

3. Join a Peaceful Protest and let your voice be heard both to the UK Government
and Muslim countries:

i) Major national rally will be held on Saturday 3 January at 12.30 pm in London. Assemble
at Embankment, London SW1 will then move to Trafalgar Square where a rally will be held.
And across the UK. Visit www.palestinecampaign.org / www.stopwar.org.uk

ii) Demo against Muslim Arab States, Sunday 4th January, gather at Paddington Green,
London W2 at 1pm:

And finally, do not forget the power of Dua, our work should always be coupled with
our prayers to Allah to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and
all the Muslims and non Muslims around the world.

The Last Prophet (sa) of Allah (swt) stated: 'He who amongst you sees something
abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough
to do that, then he should do it with his tongue; and if he has not strength
enough to do even that, then he should (at least abhor it) from his heart; and
that is the least of faith' [Sahih Muslim]

Comments

[Noamaan Mohammed Khan]

Salaam bro! It was just a matter of chance that i got to hear Abu Hamza for the first time on hard talk which is placed on youtube. I dont know this man, but he sounds good to me. Can u please tell me something about this person. I wud be pleased to hear from u!

ARGcomment: which Abu Hamza from where?

[Rohima Begum]

Dear Brother,

I would like to write about my experiences and let women in my position know that there is always hope in life and positivity after a marriage full of domestic violence.

I am 27 yrs young and have a son called Yasseen who is nearly six months now.

Right now I feel as though I could have never made more of an assertive decision than to have left my husband four months ago; having tolerated so much abuse that I had to break the pattern for my son's generation and I am greatful that I have left.

I feel much more happier as an individual now. I feel like I can breath and take in good air than air filled in an environment full of corruption.

I can sleep and wake up in the mornings and not have to cope with alcoholic breath and I can educate myself without the worry of avoiding arguments because I was not allowed to expand my mind.

I can now go on doing my Masters degree and laugh that he is not near to control it.

After suffering so many punches and kicks and crying non stop during my first pregnancy, some women will give up hope that they cannot trust any one again or never get married again becausse of the way violence shhatters women's existence but not I.

No one controls my existence, my mind or my spirituality unless it is the Qadar of Allah (SWT).

Why should I stop living life and allow my ex husband to think that he has won over the sense of my being and indivduality?

I still want to stand firm on ground, back straight, shoulders up, chin up and smile and pretend that nothing has ever happened because in reality it is not my loss.

I have been the best wife I can be in such extreme circumstances and I don't even feel like looking back.

I have gained and have been given by Allah (SWT) a miracle in my life - my son and I shall never be ungreatful for that, Insha'Allah.

Do I wish to get married again? Yes. I still want my rights as a Muslimah and I believe in myself that I will find happiness for us both because what happened in my life has made me stronger and no one can ever treat me as a walk over.

I now have been given a chance so I am going to make the most of it in my life and finish my education and become self employed before I get married again insha'Allah.

If there are sisters out there who are suffering in silence then all I have to say is respect Allah (SWT) and one of the ways to do this is to have respect for your own mind and body as well as your emotions. A slap can lead to being shot in the streets and that's fact.

Love yourself because this is the only life you have a go at and if you want to make a difference to society and future generations to come then love yourself first and that will give you the energy to grow to say no to sufferings.

I am also writin to you as I want your opinion on one of the contraversial topics namely sural An - NIsa, 34.

What would your advice be to those men who abuse women and what advice would you give to women in such positions.

In my opinion, there are not enough talks on domestic violence and I feel that it is a serious issue to discuss in conferences.

Aa many might not be aware domestic violence is not just about the physical abuse but the mental torture and financial control one is out through too. It is also about abusers isolating their partners from family and friends and controlling that individual.

My dear brothe, I pray and hope that you will publicise this post and advice according to this issue and educate those that use the Qur'an as an excuse for their immoral and unethical actions.

Ma Salamah,

Rohima (East LOndon)

ARGcomment: Well done sister. No one has to put up with such evil, or should. Make a stand! Even better put such men where they belong..in prison. As for what Allah has allowed under extreme circumstances that is explained clearly by the Prophet and limited in degree and circumstance. Any man who over steps the mark should be dealt with bythe law, which in a Shariah state is he is beaten as his wife was by him!