In a recent opinion piece published in Al-Massae, Moroccan columnist Muhammad Al-Sharif Al-Wazani contended that the state of Jerusalem serves as a reflection of the Muslim world. According to Al-Wazani, the situation in Jerusalem is not just a matter of a city under occupation or a people deprived of their land and rights, but rather a test of morality and humanity that reveals the true stance of Muslims and their commitment to justice and righteousness.
Al-Wazani posited that if one observes the suffering of the people in Jerusalem under injustice and oppression, with their rights being stripped away and their holy sites violated, it is essential to look beyond the occupation and examine one's own internal reality. He questioned the prevalence of justice in Moroccan courts, the status of rights in its institutions, and whether the oppressed can still find someone to advocate for them.
The columnist emphasized that supporting Palestine is not limited to those who possess military capabilities or technological superiority. Rather, it involves engaging in a different kind of battle - the battle for justice and rights. Al-Wazani urged individuals to fight injustice wherever it exists, support the oppressed, and defend the rights of the vulnerable, including orphans, widows, and the weak.
According to Al-Wazani, every judge who rules unjustly in Sudan, every official who oppresses citizens in Morocco, and every institution that deprives individuals of their rights in any Muslim country contributes to perpetuating a culture of injustice. This, he argued, contradicts the values that Muslims claim to defend in Palestine.
Al-Wazani stressed that the nation demanding justice for Jerusalem must first make justice a cornerstone in its own homes, courts, and institutions. He argued that it is hypocritical to condemn injustice when it occurs to others in Palestine but remain silent when it happens within one's own community.
The Moroccan columnist concluded that supporting Jerusalem begins with supporting the oppressed in one's own city, protecting the property of orphans, and ensuring justice for the weak in the face of the powerful. He emphasized that the liberation of land is not possible without the liberation of individuals from injustice, and that a nation that does not establish justice among its own people cannot claim dignity.
Ultimately, Al-Wazani called on individuals to take action against injustice in their own countries, emphasizing that this is a crucial step in supporting the Palestinian cause. By doing so, Moroccans and others can help create a more just and equitable society, both locally and globally.
Key points
- Supporting Palestine starts with fighting injustice locally.
