By Hamza Ajmal Jonpuri
If we closely examine the two, we find that Karbala and Gaza bear striking similarities—there is hardly any difference.
In Karbala, food and water were cut off from the pure household of the Prophet (Ahl al-Bayt); in Gaza, food and water have been cut off from the devout Muslims. In Karbala, the Yazidi army wrote a dark chapter of cruelty and oppression; in Gaza, Israel is playing a bloody game of genocide. In Karbala, worshippers were subjected to violence; in Gaza, both mosques and worshippers are being bombed. In Karbala, a river flowed nearby, yet water was denied; in Gaza, despite being surrounded by the sea on both sides, its people are deprived of water.
In Karbala, the people of Kufa betrayed their promises; in Gaza, the Arab world has raised its hands in surrender. Egypt has built high walls on its border; Jordan has imposed strict blockades. In Karbala, children, the elderly, and youth were all martyred; in Gaza, the same scenes of martyrdom are unfolding for people of all ages.
History is once again playing out the tragedy of Karbala. Just as the Ahl al-Bayt were falsely accused of seeking power, today the same baseless accusations are leveled against the Mujahideen of Gaza. The reality is this: if one wishes to witness the scene of Karbala, one need only look at Gaza—everything becomes crystal clear.
Those who once defended Yazid are now openly standing against the freedom fighters of Gaza. Those who sought to absolve Yazid of guilt by blaming Hussein ibn Ali (A.S) are today accusing Gaza’s Mujahideen of greed and selfish motives.
Karbala was a stand to preserve the essence of Islam; Gaza, too, has become a battleground to protect the identity of Islam. Gaza is being destroyed, yet a large number of Muslims are actively working against the resistance fighters.
I swear by God and declare without hesitation: if it weren’t for these Mujahideen, the name and existence of Gaza would have been wiped off the map by now. These are the people who fight with firm faith in God and scatter the Israeli army in fear. Everyone loves life, yet Saleh al-Arouri offered the gift of martyrdom and proved to the world that resistance still stands strong. Ismail Haniyeh’s family was destroyed, yet they displayed patience and gratitude, embodying the spirit of Imam Hussein (A.S).
A true follower of Imam Hussein (A.S) is one who sacrifices their life for the dignity of Islam. This is the very message of Imam Hussein (A.S)—that everything be sacrificed for the revival of Islam. Gaza is walking this same path of honor and resolve. Everything has been destroyed, yet their faith has remained unshaken. The true warriors still hold their ground, while falsehood desperately seeks ways to flee.
Islam has given Muslims two paths—the same ones upheld by the Ahl al-Bayt: either martyrdom or victory. The people of Gaza have adopted the same motto—either martyrdom or victory.
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