Gaza Diaries: "If you Hear Bombing, say Alhamdulilah"
Haifaa Younis|/by/haifaa-younis
Haifaa Younis|/by/haifaa-younis
Yaqeen Institute|/source/yaqeen-institute
By: Haifaa Younis, Omar Suleiman Source: Yaqeen Institute Apr 27, 2024 No Comments
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Dr. Omar Suleiman sits down with Dr. Haifaa Younis, who recently returned from spending the last nights of Ramadan in Northern Gaza volunteering as an OBGYN.
Dr. Haifaa describes the selfless gratitude that everyone in Gaza exhibits amidst the chaos, sharing numerous stories of perseverance, patience, generosity and reliance upon Allah she witnessed there.
Category: Americas, Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Highlights, Middle East, Videos, World Affairs
Topics: Gaza, Health, Humanitarian Aid, Life Hereafter (Akhirah), Palestine Values: Patience, Resilience, Sacrifice
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