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it was during one rainy day when i was at home taking a break from a hectic work watching tv that i stumbled upon a breaking news on Gaza Attack. I have always had this interest

Anyway since that breaking news, I never failed to keep myself updated; from CNN, BBC, asia news channel as well as the ‘underground’ news from the net. I was so proud to see our Muslims making doa’, collecting donations everywhere, demonstrating in the name of protecting the palestinians.. etc. Till one night, I suddenly felt this ‘pulling factor’ or a kind-of-calling to do something to help. Tried to contact many sources, but wasn’t that effecti

ve due to their policies of not bringing along those without permission / license, also because I have missed the groups who were already there in Rafah / Gaza. And so I thought I would never get the chance to go there….till I got an offline msg from a good friend in Cairo who will be having her Viva soon.

Cairo – Rafah, somehow i felt that that would be my chance. And so i bought ticket and fly off to Cairo. Of course, I wouldnt dare to hope for any chances fearing of any disappointment and so I just stick to my initial intention to ‘celebrate’ the Viva rather than focusing on going to Rafah. Upon reaching Cairo, still never failed trying, and was really grateful that even my friend was helping me with her contacts as well. We found many options but would need me to stay for few more days, unfortunately, I had to attend a class that i couldn’t extend my stay any longer. After much thought with considerig all options, I finally decided to visit one of the hospitals that treat wounded Palestinians. Asking my cousin (who studied in Cairo) along to accompany me, we went there without much preparation. At the entrance, the security asked many Qs upon knowing that we wanted to visit the Palestinians, as he wanted to know whether we are real Muslims. Not sure tho if non-muslims are not allowed to the hospital, or visiting them. He then brought us to an office and introduces us to one ‘ammu’ (uncle) which after a chat we got to know he was actually the person in charge of the Palestinians. And so he asked about our background and our intent to visit the Palestinians. After the chat, he then called up a young officer to staff us to the ward where the Palestinians are being treated at. There i was informed that there are more than 280 Palestinians and 30 of them are childrens.

Looking at their pains, i really salute their strength, n Masya Allah. the hardships that they went thru are truly incomparable..

May Allah shower them with Sabr and grant them strength.