"Don't Move!" - Gaza Encampment at Northwestern University

By: Omar Suleiman   Source: Yaqeen Institute Apr 27, 2024 No Comments


In "Don't Move!" Khutbah (sermon) at Northwestern University on 26 April 2024, Dr. Omar Suleiman urges the audience to remain steadfast in their support for Palestinians in Gaza. He draws parallels between their unwavering spirit and the stories of David and Goliath, emphasizing the importance of moral clarity, spiritual fortitude, and internal strength in the face of oppression.

Dr. Suleiman encourages listeners to recognize their place on the right side of history and to find courage and conviction in their convictions. He concludes the sermon with a prayer for protection from falsehood and structures of falsehood.

He urges the audience not to move from the side of Truth and Justice regarding the ongoing crisis in Gaza. He highlights the significance of the current moment, as people are not memorializing past events but actively participating in protests on university campuses around the world.

Dr. Suleiman emphasizes the resilience of Palestinians in Gaza, who face brutal conditions yet refuse to leave their land. Despite the destruction and loss, they remain steadfast and committed to rebuilding their lives. Dr. Suleiman draws a parallel between the Palestinians' unwavering spirit and the importance of having a firm internal condition, as mentioned in the Quran.

He draws parallels between the story of David and Goliath and the current situation in Gaza. He emphasizes the importance of having moral clarity and spiritual fortitude to stand firm against oppression, as exemplified by the Palestinians in Gaza.

Dr. Suleiman encourages listeners to recognize that they are on the right side of history and to plant their feet firmly on that side, asking Allah for patience to persevere. He emphasizes that the Palestinian cause and the people of Gaza will not be silenced or disappear despite the obstacles and oppression they face.

He emphasizes the importance of conviction, courage, and unbreakability in the face of suppression. He draws inspiration from the people of Gaza, who have endured hardships and continue to stand firm.

Dr. Suleiman encourages listeners to remember their source of strength, courage, and meaning, and to plant their feet firmly in truth and righteousness. He asks Allah to grant them the fortitude to never be intimidated, scared, or broken, and to be on the side of their Palestinian brothers and sisters. The sermon concludes with a prayer for protection from falsehood and structures of falsehood.

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