I offer you bubbles of peace. May they soothe your mind and soul.
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I love this idea of spreading bubbles of peace via our blogs, words, actions, homes, and communities. Thank you to Tom at WellHereGoes.me for starting this chain of peace bubbles. He invites us to join in spreading peace or whatever uplifting energy is important to us. Especially in times of escalating tensions and war, each of…
i truly believe in love and i believe it is everywhere around us. it is everywhere and it is within all of us. you just have to look for it and you will see it, a lot of us barely pay any mind but it’s there, i promise. go on a scavenger hunt for love the next time you are out. it should be easy to find if you know what to look for, it’s a feeling you should follow.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "(All of you) worship Ar-Rahman, feed others, spread the (greeting of) Salam, then you will enter Paradise in security."
: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1855
Hadith on Peace: Worship the Merciful, feed the poor, spread peace
📖Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1855
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr: That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “(All of you) worship Ar-Rahman, feed others, spread the (greeting of) Salam, then you will enter Paradise in security.”
This hadith, narrated by Abdullah bin Amr and reported in Jami` at-Tirmidhi, highlights some important practices that can lead to entering Paradise in safety and security. Firstly, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advises believers to worship Ar-Rahman, which means to worship the Most Merciful and Compassionate Allah. This involves submitting oneself to the commands of Allah, obeying His laws, and seeking His forgiveness and mercy. Secondly, the hadith encourages believers to feed others. Feeding others is a virtuous act that involves sharing one’s blessings and providing sustenance to those who are in need. This can include giving food to the poor, inviting guests to a meal, or sharing one’s food with others. Thirdly, the hadith advises believers to spread the greeting of Salam, which means to greet others with peace and blessings. This can include saying “As-salamu alaykum” (peace be upon you) to others, responding to the greeting, and spreading peace and harmony in one’s interactions with others.
By practicing these acts of worship, charity, and kindness, believers can strive towards the ultimate goal of entering Paradise in safety and security, by the Mercy of Allah.
It's hard because it seems that everyone I know who IS talking about it, is 300% on the side of Palestine and Hamas, and they're sharing articles that make Israel sound like a country of barbarians.
It's hard to talk about because I have a friend who lives in Israel, who's literal job is to study Jewish history and then teach it to others. And she's been updating me (and others on her Tumblr) about her experience during the war. She's been sharing articles and videos and first hand accounts, and it all sounds directly opposite to the propaganda I see everywhere else.
It's hard because it feels like everyone I know doesn't care that it's her job to know the history and the truth. They keep sharing the antisemitic articles and cheering for the downfall of any company that half-mentions support for Israel or doesn't outright support Palestine.
For some reason, people are looking at this war that doesn't effect 90% of them and seeing it in stark black and white. They're raging against a country that has never hurt them, in defense of known terrorists that have never done anything for them.
And it blows my mind that I can't even bring up the idea that I want my friend to be happy and healthy and safe and for her life to go back to some modicum of peace and stability in the country she loves, because too many people will accuse me of supporting genocide and colonization.
Honestly, wtf is happening. It's like watching Donald Trump win the election and wondering how so many people can suddenly be racist, close-minded bigots all over again. How has America (and maybe the world?) been convinced that Israel is nothing at all but an aggressor and Palestine and Hamas are nothing at all but innocent babies in need of defense?
To all the people who claim this IS a black and white issue - honestly fuck you. No war has ever been black and white, and you fucking know it. Your brain's just gone stupid over this war for some reason.
To the civilians in Palestine, you didn't deserve the war brought to your doorstep by the terrorists among you. I wish this war would end yesterday and aid can rush to you and help you heal. You didn't (and don't) deserve to have your friends and family caught in this crossfire.
To the civilians in Israel, you have never deserved the vitriol thrown at you. And you certainly don't deserve to hear the world calling for the eradication of your country and livelihoods, all while erasing the terrible deeds done against you in this war. I wish I could erase antisemitism from the minds of everyone in the world so that you could heal from generations of degradation and mistreatment. You didn't (and don't) deserve to have your friends and family caught in this crossfire.
To anyone calling for the eradication of either nation - fuck you and your bigoted hearts. We're supposed to be spreading love, not hatred. We're supposed to care about each other, not hope missiles wipe imaginary enemies off a map.