Middle East Crisis
International Day of Prayer and More…

You Can Help!

The following situations have taken place many times in history:

• People are thrown out of their homes and their land is usurped.
• People are forced into a contained area and then attacked from all sides.
• Killing civilians becomes the norm.
• Infrastructure is destroyed. There is no access to drinking water, food, electricity, or fuel.
• People are surrounded by enemy troops who wait to shoot anyone who tries to escape.
• The international community turns a blind eye.
• Those who are ready to help are forcibly prevented from helping.
• People are overwhelmed by misery and wait for either redemption or death.

Can you imagine living in such conditions? Can you imagine feeling so helpless? But there is still one thing that everyone can do. It is the most powerful and sure means of attaining help and success. It is also often overlooked as humans try to solve the problems they face in life — it is prayer.

Allah created us with the freedom of choice, and so we live our lives facing the consequences of our choices and the choices of others. Hence, we often face injustice, oppression, and cruelty. But the power to make the necessary changes and provide relief is at our fingertips.

Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006 as we hold an international day of prayer  for the Palestinians and Lebanese who are suffering in the current Middle East crisis.

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Selma A. Cook is an Aussie Muslim writer who lives and works in Egypt.  She has written a number of books including: Buried Treasure (An Islamic novel for teenagers), The Light of Submission (Islamic Poetry). She has also edited and revised many Islamic books. She can be contacted at: youth_campaign@iolteam.com.