Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

These past weeks have felt heavy.
We hurt for Gaza. We feel helpless.
Some of us carry anger, some sadness, some confusion.

And yet, life continues here in Singapore —
a peaceful and diverse country where our neighbours come from many faiths, families, and histories.

It’s not always easy to balance both worlds:
a heart grieving for injustice,
and a life built on harmony.

A moment from Madinah

One day in Madinah, a funeral passed by.
The Prophet ﷺ stood up as a sign of respect.

The Companions were surprised:
“Ya Rasulullah, it was a Jewish funeral.”

He replied,

“Was he not a soul?”
(Sahih Bukhari & Muslim)

He did not ask whose side the person was on.
He stood because a human being has honour —

even in a time of tension.

What it means for us in Singapore

Today, Muslims grieve for Gaza.
Many non-Muslims worry about rising anger.
The Jewish community feels afraid.
Everyone is tense even if they don’t say it.

This is where the Sunnah guides us.

Being Muslim is not just what we believe.
It’s about who feels safe around us —
through our words, our tone, our behaviour.

We can stand with the oppressed,
without becoming hard-hearted.
We can speak the truth,
without hating our neighbours.

The Prophet ﷺ showed that justice does not require cruelty,
and courage does not require hostility.

In moments like this...

When hearts are heavy,
we return to what he taught —
that every soul has honour.

So even as we grieve for Gaza,
we guard our speech,
our manners,
and our neighbours.

We speak truth, but live with ihsan.

Because a believer is one
from whom others feel safe —
in words and in actions.

The world may never notice these small choices.
But Allah does.
And nothing done for His sake is ever lost.

May Allah protect every innocent soul, soften every heart, and make us people of peace, dignity, and courage. Ameen.

Wallahu a‘lam.

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