Let’s dedicate this night of power to Gaza Dear Email, Israel’s war of genocide in the Gaza Strip is not limited to dehumanizing its Palestinian victims. In collaboration with its allies, especially the United States, Israel is attempting to delegitimize the voices of those opposed to its brutal crimes against humanity. It does not matter here whether the targets of the Zionist smear campaign are Jews, Christians, or Muslims. Anyone who dares to defend Palestinian human rights and rejects Israeli violations on principled and moral grounds is a legitimate target for these hateful campaigns. As a leading force for Palestinian advocacy, American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) has been relentlessly targeted by a vicious campaign of slander and distortion aimed at delegitimizing, intimidating, and silencing our efforts. We are targeted as advocates of Palestinian rights with false allegations precisely because we are effective. As a number of credible studies suggest, “The More Americans Learn About Israel, the Less They Like It.” This notion is confirmed by the major shift in American public opinion over the last six months: most Americans reject the Israeli war of annihilation in Gaza. It is the power of knowledge, mobilization, and advocacy, bolstered by the determination, persistence, and dedication of Palestinian advocates that drives this change. Israel knows it cannot win the battle of ideas, so its apologists resort to defamation and distortion to attempt to silence us and our work. However, we see the fruits of our work and advocacy, and we know that the best path is to continue revealing the facts and dismantling the Zionist falsehoods. We have always refused to bow to pressure, intimidation, and distortion campaigns, and we will remain steadfast in this path. We call on you to support us in providing a voice for the victims of genocide in Gaza and in Palestine, and in advocating for their rights. We urge you to be among the vanguards of freedom and justice, not among those who remain silent about injustice in the face of injustice and the horrific crime of genocide. We invite you to believe in our collective ability to make a difference. On these blessed nights, the Noble Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with "Read" as its first command, showing us the transformative power of knowledge and truth. This ethos, championed by Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions through their unwavering advocacy and sacrifices, is what we at AMP strive to embody. And our efforts are bearing fruit. As we seek to further this mission, we invite you to contribute a zakah-eligible donation tonight, aiding our quest for a free Palestine and a more just America. May Allah accept your fasting and prayers. |
