The Crimson Tide of Sacrifice Nourishes the Tree of Liberty

Another great servant of Allah almighty, who dedicated his life to jihad and struggle, has passed away, leaving a profound sorrow in our hearts. This brave Mujahid endured many years of exile and migration to alleviate the suffering of the Ummah. He sacrificed his life and wealth for this cause until his earthly mission ended, and he ascended to the heavens, leaving the Ummah in mourning.

Undoubtedly, the loss of Mujahid, martyr  Ismail Haniyeh (may Allah accept him), has deeply hurt the hearts of every believer and freedom fighter. He was the beacon of hope for the oppressed people who have endured suffering for years. His struggle was not for himself but for an oppressed nation.

He and his faithful companions, in these dark and turbulent times, were among the few who genuinely demonstrated their commitment to the Muslim Ummah, especially Gaza and Palestine. The unprecedented Al-Aqsa Storm operation, which disturbed the sleep of the usurping and bloodthirsty enemy, stands as the best evidence of this.

Those who stained their hands with the pure blood of martyrs like  Ismail Haniyeh believed they could stand against Islam and instill fear in the Mujahideen. However, experience and the nature of the holy religion of Islam have shown that the martyrdom and shedding of a Muslim’s blood, especially when the martyr is a leader, do not cause fear or retreat. Instead, it acts like a spark that ignites the flame of faith and steadfastness even more.

Did Hamas’ plans get disrupted after the assassination and martyrdom of Sheikh Ahmad Yassin? Never! On the contrary, the Mujahideen of Hamas, under new leadership, acted with even greater zeal, enthusiasm, and courage, narrowing the field for the oppressive and usurping Zionists and Jews, as witnessed with the commencement of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm.

Indeed, the martyrdom of these great men leaves a wound in the heart. However, it will never lead to retreat or diminish the motivation to liberate Jerusalem. If that were the case, Hamas would have ceased to exist years ago, but that did not happen. Similarly, if Islam’s mission ended with martyrdom, the Islamic Emirate would have ended with the martyrdom of Amir al-Momineen Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour. Yet, it did not, because that is not the nature of Islam.

Ismail Haniyeh martyrdom teaches us that martyrdom is the price of freedom, and true freedom is unattainable without sacrifice and martyrdom.

May Allah have mercy on him and grant him a place with the prophets, the righteous, and the martyrs of Badr and Uhud. Amen.