The recent ceasefire deal in Gaza offers a brief respite for its people, who have endured unimaginable and relentless brutal violence of over 450 days of genocide. While we welcome the news of a ceasefire, we at Muslim Climate Watch recognize that the Palestinian struggle for justice continues until the complete liberation of Palestine and the end of Israeli occupation and apartheid. The effects of this genocide have lasting and detrimental consequences on our climate and our Ummah.
As we reflect on this moment, let us turn to Allah in gratitude for this pause in devastation and make heartfelt prayers for the people of Gaza, the West Bank, and all oppressed communities in their struggle for liberation, justice and peaceful existence in dignity.
This ceasefire is not an endpoint. It is the beginning of a new, crucial struggle, as Palestinians gradually return to rebuild their lives in Gaza and confront the incomprehensible trauma they’ve endured. In recent hours, Israeli airstrikes overnight have killed more than 80 people in Gaza. Talks are delayed as Israel blames Hamas for setbacks. This serves as a reminder to remain steadfast in supporting the Palestinian liberation cause, now more than ever before and the fight for justice for all, and to continue striving to support those living with lifelong trauma and impacts of the genocide—the loss of limbs, homes, and beloved friends and family. The environmental side effects will continue to harm this community for generations to come.
While we continue to organize in active support and take concrete measures in our unique capacities to liberate Palestinians and all oppressed peoples living under tyranny and occupation, today we urge all to reflect on the unbreakable resilience of Palestinians in the face of insurmountable oppression of more than 70 years.
May we never lose sight of their perseverance and love for justice.
As we take in this news of a ceasefire, our team sincerely offers duas for Palestinian people, together for all oppressed creation around the world:
The Dua for Oppressed People
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ ظُلْمِ الْمُلْكِ وَ مِنْ شَرِّ الْقَاهِرِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the injustice of rulers and from the evil of the One who exercises power.
Dua for Justice
رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةًۭ لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا رَبَّنَآ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
Our Lord! Do not subject us to the persecution of the disbelievers. Forgive us, our Lord! You ˹alone˺ are truly the Almighty, All-Wise. (60:5)
