This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings.
Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp. My hope was that Allah would extend my life so I could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah’s will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification—so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half.
I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls.
I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed.
I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission.
I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where I am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards.
I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend—patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith.
I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting.
O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it.
Do not forget Gaza… And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.
Anas Jamal Al-Sharif
06.04.2025
This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom.
Finished #Banishers. Wow! What a story, so many emotions. Absolutely loved it, stellar writing and performances. The realization is one of the best I’ve seen in a long time.
It should have made a lot more buzz. Congrats to the team @DONTNOD_Ent
@TheFigen_ Learn to respect another culture. Look for a Haka performed by Māori people. You will notice that both men and women will do the Pukana, the facial expression that is meant to intimidate your adversary. In sports, it’s often done as a flashy show, and has become less meaningful.
@jk_rowling JK, you usually do your research, but today you are wrong.
Imane was born female. Her father disapproved of her boxing because he thought it wasn’t a sport for girls. She comes from a country where LGBT values are criminalized.
You are retweeting dangerous conspiracy theorists.
We asked 10 people in Gaza to record moments of their day. What they sent us was inspiring and heartbreaking. The most mundane of tasks has become impossibly hard and the fear of being killed is constant and palpable.
Watch our latest #AJCloseUp episode, 'One Day in Gaza' ⤵️
#GodofWarRagnarok is a complete masterpiece. The Ballad of Jari and Somr is a beautiful story. Thank you @MDSVeritas for sharing with us your journey with Jake in such a touching way. Big hugs.
It's not a spoiler for the main story, but is a side-quest 'Favor' you can discover, so feel free to seek it out yourself first. You may have noticed the first sign of it in these hearts scattered across the realms.
The story of them goes back to a man I love more than anything.
@MDSVeritas Thank you for sharing your story Sam. It made a beautiful story in an incredible game become that much more.
Please accept all my sympathies for your loss, I know you made Jake proud. Big hugs.
@Silent0siris Jokes aside, I’m very excited. I just replayed through Zero Dawn and Frozen Wilds in anticipation :) they were both so beautifully crafted, I have high hopes for Forbidden West. I hope your team is ready to take a well deserved break as you watch your baby get released.