The Pride Felt by many as they Witnessed the Youth of Gaza Inflicting Heavy Losses on the Enemy

Leaders of Jihad became Role Models for Muslim Youth in Sacrifice, Devotion, Patience, and Steadfastness

Qur'anic Themes Resurfaced in the Minds of Youth, Resounding in their Ears and Resonating in their Hearts

The Events of the Prophet's Biography Reclaimed their Radiance When the Battles of the Prophet ﷺ Were Recounted

On the morning of October 7, 2023, Muslim youth woke up to a devastating blow dealt to the Zionist entity. Gaza’s brigade, described as an invincible force composed of Zionism’s elite soldiers, was crushed. Its electronic jamming systems were breached, hundreds of its soldiers were captured, and countless others were killed. The Zionist army became the laughingstock of the world after its image as “the invincible army” was shattered. This resulted in several notable outcomes, including:

1. Halting the normalization train that Arab countries had rushed toward, with others ready to follow had it not been for the “Al-Aqsa Flood.” The lies of the “Abrahamic religion” and the “New Middle East” were also debunked.
2. Shattering the myth of the “invincible army” as cameras documented its flaws, revealing its weakness to the world.
3. Restoring the Muslim Ummah’s confidence in its ability to act when it wills, showing that it is not always a passive victim. The real issue lies in the absence of will among leaders and their surrender to the bitter reality they themselves have created.
4. Exposing the falsehood of the Zionist narrative that prevailed in Europe and America for decades, portraying the Zionist state as a peaceful entity surrounded by barbaric savages. Massive protests with tens of thousands of participants denounced Zionist atrocities, labeling them as terrorism, violence, and bloodthirstiness.
5. Embarrassing Arab regimes with massive armies and weapons stockpiles. It became evident that these arms are not for use in critical battles or defending the Ummah but are reserved for suppressing and humiliating their own people.

After more than a year since the “Al-Aqsa Flood,” it is valid to ask: how has this monumental battle impacted our youth? To answer, we must first examine the state of Muslim youth, who had been enveloped by despair and surrounded by causes of defeat after the failure—or sabotage—of the “Arab Spring revolutions.” This political backlash led to further oppression and terrorism, pushing some youth toward violence and extremist groups. Others turned to atheism, seeking refuge in it like escaping from the frying pan into the fire, after their faith in promises of victory—often reiterated by Islamic group leaders during the revolutions' early successes—was shaken. A third group remained silent and bitter, witnessing the scholars and leaders of the Ummah being dragged to prisons, exile, or the gallows.

We can summarize some effects of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” on the youth of the Ummah as follows:

1. Many felt pride and dignity seeing the youth of Gaza inflict severe wounds on the enemy and document their actions with undeniable visuals. On the pulpits, they recalled Allah's words:
   “And to Allah belongs [all] honor, and to His Messenger, and to the believers, but the hypocrites do not know.” (Al-Munafiqun: 8)
2. Muslim youth began adopting new role models, unlike those glorified by deceitful media. While such media had succeeded in making celebrities out of the insignificant, after the “Al-Aqsa Flood” and the trials endured by Gaza’s people, leaders and ordinary individuals alike demonstrated extraordinary sacrifice, devotion, patience, and resilience. Figures like “The Masked Commander” became exemplars to follow.
3. Youth revisited the jurisprudence of jihad in light of the new reality, asking about defensive and offensive jihad, the conditions for each, the ruling on killing captives, the rules of using human shields, and the duties of the present time. These terms, previously neglected, gained renewed significance, underscoring the enemy's attempts to distract youth with irrelevant ideological debates and philosophical disputes of no practical benefit.
4. The battle exposed to Muslim youth the presence of internal enemies—individuals from within the Ummah who outwardly appear as part of it but align their hearts with its adversaries, selling their religion for worldly gains.
5. Qur'anic themes, long forgotten, were revived in the minds of youth. These themes resonated deeply, as when hearing ayahs about individuals characterized as: “The hypocrites and those in whose hearts is disease and those who spread rumors in al-Madinah.” (Al-Ahzab: 60)
   Witnessing Zionists weeping over their dead and marching for their captives reminded many of Allah's words: “If you should be suffering - so are they suffering as you are suffering, but you expect from Allah that which they expect not.” (An-Nisa: 104) And, “If a wound should touch you - there has already touched the [opposing] people a wound similar to it. And these days [of varying conditions] We alternate among the people.” (Aal 'Imran: 140)
6. Youth saw how a small, besieged group for 17 years, labeled as terrorists by the tyrants of the so-called international community, could shake the entire world with near-miraculous bravery. This offered a vivid example to young Muslims, showing that while the Ummah may sleep, it never dies, for, as the Prophet said: “A group of people from my Umma will always remain triumphant on the right path and continue to be triumphant (against their opponents). He who deserts them shall not be able to do them any harm. They will remain in this position until Allah's Command is executed (i.e. Qiyamah is established).”
7. Individual initiatives and noble acts emerged, such as youth in Egypt, Jordan, and elsewhere avenging the martyrs and oppressed people of Gaza from the Zionist criminals. These young heroes became icons of courage and sacrifice in their homelands.
8. The events of the Prophet's Seerah regained their brilliance and relevance. As the Prophet's ﷺ battles and struggles were recounted, youth saw a reflection of these events in the steadfastness, courage, and resilience of Gaza’s fighters. This showed them that the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ and his companions is not mere fiction but finds real-world parallels even today.
9. Youth recognized the grave danger of hypocrisy as they heard some with apparent religious credentials belittling the significance of jihad and criticizing the Mujahideen, claiming they brought ruin to Gaza, as if Gaza was relishing in a blissful Meanwhile, these same individuals remained silent about regimes proven to support the Zionist entity, supplying it with goods, food, meds, intelligence, and coordination.
10. Youth renewed their faith in Qur'anic truths that had been obscured by doubts. Witnessing the steadfastness, bravery, and profound trust of the Mujahideen in Allah, they were reminded of the ayah: “How many a small company has overcome a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient.” (Al-Baqarah: 249)

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