On the anniversary of the Prophet's birth... Gaza reads Surah Al-Ahzab

On the anniversary of the Prophet's birth, Gaza offers a new reading of Surah Al-Ahzab, drawing lessons of steadfastness and patience in the face of ordeal and siege. The article reflects on the verses of the surah that describe the scene of the confederates besieging the city, comparing it to Gaza's reality today, calling for adherence to ethics, certainty, and brotherhood as a way of life.

On the anniversary of the Prophet's birth, Gaza does not receive this occasion as a safe city, but as a land laden with wounds, where tents, rubble, and mothers carrying loss and patience prevail. The article reflects on Surah Al-Ahzab as if it is being read anew in Gaza, invoking the noble verse: "Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example." The article links the scene of the confederates besieging Medina to Gaza's reality today, citing verses describing the state of the hypocrites and believers in that scene. It calls for transforming prayers upon the Prophet into an impact on behavior, for rebuilding people before rebuilding homes, and for adhering to ethics, certainty, and brotherhood amidst the ordeal. The article concludes by renewing the covenant with the Prophet's message as a path to steadfastness until the confederates disperse.