– Bilal Hasan (M.Lib.Sc., AMU)
The magnificent Quran, the words of Allah SWT, are as profound today as they were when revealed to the beloved Prophet SAW. Occasionally, extraordinary events occur that bring these verses to life, and we witness their manifestation with our own eyes. The recent event involving the mujahideen of the Qassam Brigade, a small force characterized by piety and courage, waging jihad against the seemingly invincible terrorist state of Israel, reminded us of the following verse:
“But those [believers] who were certain they would meet Allah reasoned, ‘How many times has a small force vanquished a mighty army by the Will of Allah!'” (Quran, Baqarah: 229)
The extraordinary attack surprised the unbelievers and military experts worldwide. Modern warfare typically involves establishing a defense line using artillery tanks or fortifications, followed by infantry advancement. However, in this case, the world witnessed an extraordinary event where the mujahideen, after neutralizing the enemy’s surveillance units, launched their attack using paragliders and bikes. This caught the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) off guard, and according to reports, the IDF struggled to mobilize for approximately six hours. Even the local reservists, who undergo compulsory training, were too terrified to fight. The mujahideen killed numerous IDF personnel and reservists, while also taking hostages.
Hamas fighters entered Israel with motorized para gliders
Since the attack was extraordinary and the IDF failed to respond effectively, they resorted to a second front, i.e media warfare. Allegations were made that the mujahideen primarily targeted civilians, and soon, accusations of mass murder and rape were broadcasted. These allegations were pushed without any evidence, as if they were unquestionably true. These narratives provided the Zionists with an excuse to label Gazans as “human animals” and rain bombs upon Gaza. The United States, self-proclaimed champion of human rights, stationed its aircraft carrier in the region and sent a message to the Middle East: “Israel has a right to defend itself,” meaning they had the right to kill children. Other Western countries followed suit, giving Israel the green light to commit genocide against the Palestinians. Shockingly, the genocidal statements made by the IDF, such as comparing Gazans to “human animals” or expressing a disregard for accuracy in favor of maximum damage, were not questioned or challenged. On the contrary, the Western media themselves promoted these false narratives. For instance, USA President Joe Biden openly lied by claiming that “40 babies were decapitated by Hamas.” This was the extent of revenge the world of kufr took against the Palestinians, who were already suffering under severe occupation.
While the unbelievers responded in this manner, the Muslim leadership, as always, adopted a sadistic approach. Their response was limited to hollow statements, mild condemnations, and balanced comments. However, Muslim civilians did not remain idle, and protests erupted worldwide. Many non-Muslims also came out in support of the Palestinians and denounced Zionism.
These series of events, especially what transpired on October 7, made several things evident. Firstly, the notion of Israel’s invincibility was shattered. It was widely believed that the IDF, particularly the Mossad, was the most sophisticated organization in the world. However, the Qassam Brigade exposed their vulnerabilities, revealing their hollowness. Additionally, the media warfare initiated by the Zionist liars lost its effectiveness, as social media debunked most of their lies. Furthermore, when Hamas released the captives, their testimonies delivered a strong message that Israel is not only a terrorist state but also a terrible liar.
Israel’s narrative was torn to pieces once the testimony of the prisoners released by Hamas came to light
Secondly, it became clear who stands for justice, whether Muslim or non-Muslim. Many liberals and secularists, whom Muslims regarded as champions of free speech and equality, were exposed. At times, they went so far that they seemed more poisonous than the Zionists themselves. The anti-Muslim, anti-Arab hatred also became evident.
The hindutva scumbags also showed their “true sanskars” and the world witnessed that the smell of anti-muslim hatred was mostly emanating from these bootlickers. The Godi media, which never reported on Manipur, sent its correspondents to Israel, reporting like clowns in a circus. For the first time, the entire world witnessed the deep-rooted Islamophobia within these Hindu extremists.
We also witnessed the hollowness within the Muslim world and the tarnished face of the Ummah. If the Muslim leadership had a sense of honor, Israel could have become a thing of the past.
These events, InshaAllah, will change the overall scenario, and we pray to Allah that the day comes when we witness the fall of Israel and the liberation of Al-Aqsa.
Lastly, as Muslims, we must play an active role in this issue. We should not be passive observers. We are one Ummah, one family, and one body. When one part of the body is hurt, the rest feels the pain. Therefore, if we are not affected by what is happening, we must reflect upon ourselves. Additionally, we should maintain a balanced approach. In the Palestinian issue, many of our brothers continuously share videos of the oppressed Muslims. However, these should not be shared indiscriminately. Instead, we should also highlight the valor and courage of the Gazans, especially the mujahideen, to boost the morale of Muslims. We must also strive to educate people about the issue. Most importantly, we must understand the reality of life and death. We should prepare ourselves to face such situations and be ready to sacrifice our lives happily in the way of Allah.
