Palestine Summer Walk and Virtual Challenge 2024
I wake up with my head on my pillow
Leaning over to switch off my alarms
Not a thought leaving my mind
They wake up on the cement
Though they barley slept a wink
Without a morsel in their stomach
I scroll through my feed
Islamic relief, human appeal, muslim hands
Searching for something light
They scan the streets
In dire need of aid
Searching for the light
Frustrated, I turn on the tv
Rubble, destruction, chaos
The guilt suddenly consuming me
Saddened, by their reality
Wailing sirens, cries and screams
Haunting their ears
Wanting to do better
But not knowing how
Seeking a way to aid
Their pain becoming more apparent
More suffocating and terrorising
Everyday, the same routine of suffering
I start to hear their pain
The same sirens, cries and screams
Their pleas for help
Feeling distraught
I remember the words of the prophet (SAW)
“Whosoever of you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart — and that is the weakest of faith.” (Hadith 34, 40 Hadith an-Nawawi)
I start sharing their stories
And researching charities
Islamic relief, human Appeal, Muslim hands
Their once mellowed voices become heard
My heart bleeds for those who are suffering
For those who lack the access to basic humanitarian needs
My heart bleeds for those who are
Fighting to survive
Fighting to be heard
For those, Not knowing what peace is
My heart is bleeding though I know it is they who are the ones who are actually bleeding
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Khadija, Zarah and Zainab's Palestine Summer Walk Challenge 2024
Fundraising target: £2,000.00
£2,165.25 -
1Palestine Summer Walk 2024
Fundraising target: £500.00
£2,147.50 -
2Sabina, Shanaz, Maliha and Towfiq's Palestine Summer Walk and Virtual Challenge 2024
Fundraising target: £650.00
£1,685.52 -
3Sanam and Abrar's Palestine Summer Walk 2024
Fundraising target: £1,000.00
£1,457.00 -
4Scilla's Palestine Summer Walk and Virtual Challenge 2024
Fundraising target: £200.00
£1,390.75