Reminder that as the world watches the world cup, the actual world is burning.
Gaza is still being wiped out, with even the Egyptian representative who was organizing the watch parties murdered by Israel in what appears to be a sick form of retaliation for the coach of the national team holding up the flag and cause of Palestine at the world cup. Lebanon is still under attack and an expanding occupation. And another round of stupidity and recklessness of the Iran war is now going to lead to even more casualties. All along, so many of the African nations, even if represented on the field, carry the weight of generations of exploitation.
Just be careful not to let the spectacle make you forget the suffering, the silenced, and the systems that keep crushing them.
May Allah keep our hearts awake, our eyes open, and our actions guided. May He protect the innocent and oppressed all around, and make an example of their oppressors. Ameen
‘Umar ibn Al-khattab said:
“No amount of guilt can change the past & no amount of worrying can change the future.
Go easy on yourself for the outcome of all affairs is determined by the decree of Allah.
Praying for all Middle Eastern people and their families 🙏 Please don’t stay silent about what’s happening around the world and use your platform to be loud and aware.
Free Iran, Free Palestine, Free Congo, Free Yemen, and all the others oppressed.
For all Muslims, When you're in a situation that feels like you're stuck somewhere, overwhelmed with emotions, and having anxiety, recite Surah Duha & surah Ash- sharh together until you feel better. It is the medicine of anxiety‚ depression and sadness
israel does this every ramadan. every single ramadan since i was a child. no matter which countries they were always bombing something during ramadan. i used to go around collecting donations in 2014, 2015, 2016- and all ten years after that every single ramadan
fasting for 13 hours straight and being full after 10 minutes is a prime example of how temporary the pleasure of this world is and how small this life is
Ramadan Mubarak, especially to Muslims with mental health issues, reverts, those feeling alone, those re-introduced to faith, those who are neurodivergent and those with a heavy heart. We have the ability to make it very beautiful and special but please also be easy on yourself💗