SUMMARY: The genocide and famine in Gaza can bring feelings of hopelessness. In this climate it is important to teach our children the supplications and prayers that can help navigate the tragedy by relying upon Allah.
SUMMARY: Muslims in the West can respond to the horrific genocide and famine in Gaza with faith and reliance in Allah, advocacy and activism, and emulation of those who have supported the oppressed in the past.
In the last few days, India bombed Pakistan, and Pakistan has struck back. Both countries have nuclear weapons. Scientists say even a limited nuclear war between the two will cause famine around the world.
Unlike the Jewish community of the US, Muslims in America have neither money power nor media power. Muslims in America, however, do have one weapon with which they can move forward provided they unite to use it effectively: their vote.
RadioIslam.com conducted an interview with Dr. Jamal Badawi, a leading North American Islamic scholar, professor and author, on the issue of Muslims and electoral politics. The interview was conducted by Itrath Syed and Samana Siddiqui.