SUMMARY: Muslim families can response to the ongoing genocide through humanitarian assistance, advocacy and activism, and prayer with reliance on Allah.
Gaza is not just a test for our brothers and sisters starving to death, being shot at, murdered in broad daylight while standing in a food line, and seeing their children suffer in unimaginable ways. Gaza is a test for us too.
My grandparents live in different states from where I do, so I only see them a few times a year. Because of this, it feels hard to stay in touch and have a good relationship with them. I feel guilty sometimes, as I am sure I will regret not spending more time with them after they pass away.
From a linguistic perspective the term ‘grandparent’ is meant to denote a generational difference with the context of adding importance to this ascendant.
“And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.”
( Surah Luqman:14)