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A group of women in Australia has embraced Islam at the Meadow Heights Mosque in Melbourne, moved by ‘the spirit of Gaza residents’ amid recent Israeli attacks.
The poignant moments captured in a widely circulated video on social media, partly available on YouTube, vividly illustrate the profound impact of events in Gaza on individuals situated miles away. The Turkish newspaper, Yeni Şafak, has authenticated these transformations, underscoring how these women were deeply moved by the resilience and faith displayed by Palestinians amidst adversity. The group openly expressed their admiration for the unwavering spirit of the people in Gaza, which prompted them to delve into and ultimately adopt the Islamic faith.
Jacqueline Retzack, a recent convert to Islam, explained, “I reverted because of what’s happening in Gaza, and I wanted to be closer to Islam and Allah.”
Christine Crnogonac shared that the concept of one God in Islam deeply touched her heart, and she found inspiration in the struggle of the Palestinians. She remarked, “The issues in Palestine… it just makes me cry on a daily basis.”
Renowned American blogger Abby Hafez also disclosed her conversion to Islam, attributing the determination of the people in Gaza as a pivotal moment in her life. Hafez revealed that witnessing the resolve of the Palestinians led her to explore the Quran, ultimately influencing her decision to embrace Islam. She stated, “Muslims in the United States support and pray for Gaza, and God will grant them freedom, hope, and security soon, God willing.”
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Meanwhile, Israel’s resumption of military operations against the Gaza Strip on December 1, 2023, has led to a grim toll, with hundreds of casualties and injuries reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The ongoing conflict, which began on October 7, has inflicted extensive damage to Gaza’s infrastructure and resulted in tens of thousands of civilian casualties, predominantly among children and women.
Despite the brutality of the conflict and the humanitarian crisis it has triggered, the people of Gaza, including Palestinain fighters, continue to exhibit resilience against all forms of aggression.