How not to feel down in this crucial times

 If you're going down the pits because you're feeling so hopeless, angry, geram... and then you're wondering why the Arab muslims are not doing anything, the neighbouring countries, the politicians, why are they not fighting for Palestine... and then you're getting so emotionally drained because you see all these madness and massacre, happening right now, to the people in Gaza, and you're stuck behind the screen of your phones and computers, unable to do much but cry...

Stop it.

Here's how to keep your head and heart straight.

1. Don't look for influencers, celebrities, or whoever with fame/power

Don't wait for them to say "I Stand With Palestine", dan sewaktu dengannya. Some of them may know about the war, some may not. Maybe it will take time for them to learn it. Some of them have been fed with lies for so many years kot. So biarkan diorang. Kita boleh educate/teach them, tapi jangan burukkan diorang k. 

2. What can you do with what you have? Share information. Spread awareness.

It's not just by saying "I Stand With Palestine". Give information. 

What information? 

- The history of Palestine and Israel

- The truth about what Israelis have been doing

- Call out those who spread lies, debunk them and give proof of the truth

- Share organisations that are sending medical, food, water supplies to people in Gaza & Palestine

3. Educate.

Educating your children, your family, friends, peers. Those who are reachable, around your space. Teach them.

This will take a while because we can only hope that our loved ones can be on the same side as us, but in the end, it's up to them. So to educate is to be patient.

Teach children basic human rights - sedekah, helping people, being grateful etc etc, so that they themselves know how to act with kindness, how to provide help and assist those in need. InshaAllah when their time comes, they will know how to differentiate lies from truth, how to fight with intellect, and how to use technology to their advantage. 

4. Don't expect immediate results.

Don't. You doa, you donate, you share awareness, but don't expect results. Don't expect anything from the Arab muslims, don't expect anything from our government, just don't. Don't expect for anyone to give you results. Don't think "Today i donate RM 1mill" (subhanallah, alhamdulillah kalau betul lah), and then expect esoknya duit sampai kat diorang pastu diorang dapat makan ayam goreng terus. 
No. Just do whatever you're doing, and don't expect results.

The problem with us is that we like to see tangible results. We, as much as we believe in the Unseen, believe easily when we can see the fruit of our efforts. It's natural to hate the enemies and wish for their downfall but that's not up to us. Our prayers should be directed for our brothers and sisters in Palestine, and not for our enemies. Don't waste it on them. Remember, what you pray for others, the angels will pray that for you. 

5. Watch educational & spiritual videos.

As a muslim, believe in Allah's Plan and Timing. Bila-bila saje Allah nak hentam diorang, it will happen. We have no right to ask Allah to speed up the process. We are not capable of seeing the future and know the best outcome. So believe je. Kalau tak boleh, i suggest you watch islamic videos that talk about Palestine and ajak doa sekali. Takyah tengok debate-debate between pro-israbish and pro-palestine. It'll only make you mad.

Yaqeen Institute have videos yang uplifting & encouraging. Watch them k?

 

Please don't underestimate the power we hold as muslims. Our belief and faith for the Almighty, our doas, inshaAllah akan sampai. Jangan remehkan doa kita. Sekecil kecil doa kita, mana tau, doa itu lah yang akan spark the change. 

Don't lose hope, don't get depressed and sad, don't give up, don't shut off. 

Keep doing what you can, no regrets.

May Allah balas our efforts with mercy in the Hereafter.