Mofaker Hur, at The Blogs

Oct 11, 2024, 5:58 AM

Malak Mattar (Palestine), A Life Stolen Before It Had Begun, 2023.

From Muslim roots, a voice does rise, A tale of peace beneath the skies, In ancient lands, where prophets roamed, A sacred truth, now shared and owned. "I am a Palestinian," the voice does soar, From Bethlehem's door to Jordan's shore, A whispered plea, in...

Oct 6, 2024, 12:59 AM

Between Strength and Fear a Message to Ben Gvir

Rosh Hashanah Reflections: Israel’s War, Fear, and the Forgotten Commandments Rosh Hashanah passes this year amidst a feeling of difference - it is a time for reflection, yet this time carrying heavier-weighted consciences. The war echoes from south to north,...

Oct 20, 2023, 6:16 AM

Palestinian Echoes: Cross-Checking the news with Biblical Wisdom

On a chilly autumn night, as the days grew colder and the nights stretched longer, I found myself cocooned on my couch, embracing the warmth of a blanket and the flickering candlelight. It was a night that mirrored the...

May 10, 2021, 5:34 AM

What the Bible teaches about Sheikh Jarrah?

Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but Sheikh Jarrah people have no place to lay their heads. “Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the...

Jul 19, 2020, 12:32 PM

50 shades of Jerusalem

My name is Mahmoud which means worthy of reverence. I am a human being do you need a piece of evidence? Oh Jerusalem, I love your east I love your west I can’t choose a preference I love all of you, divided...

Jul 9, 2020, 4:27 PM

Nothing impresses me

Who knows me well would find it hard to match my positive optimistic character with the following lines especially that I am writing while celebrating my birthday. But I hope that the closing paragraph will give some light of hope...

Jun 11, 2020, 5:34 PM

Biblical Adam started Antisemitism

Bible, Adam, Eden, Genesis, Garden, Eve, Fear, Fall, Bible, George Floyd, Israel, Palestine.

Whether the story is a poetic description of human nature or literal, whether you believe in it or not, if you read with an open introspective eye you might learn something. I would like in this article to swing by...

Jun 2, 2020, 3:13 PM

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I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; not to kill Iyad Hallaq

Police guard near the scene where a Palestinian man was shot dead by police earlier in the day at the Lions Gate in Jerusalem Old City on May 30, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

I am an Arab. I have a special need to be alive. I have a special need not to be afraid.

May 29, 2020, 3:09 AM

If you want an Apple, you have to plant a Tree

In my culture, we care about agriculture a lot, and our ancestors cared, even more, they took care of trees and planted them carefully, leaving the good to reaps its good fruit. They cared more about the trees and...

May 28, 2020, 12:05 PM

Do you agree with this poetry from the other side of the wall?

The ones who lead us to the troubles, who? Now I am going to tell you, bro The problem is not the two fighting kids The problem is with the greedy elders Even though they get grey and bold They are like mountains, selfish,...

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stands as a scholar, poet, disciple, and teacher, dedicated to illuminating the divine amidst the tumult of war and conflict. As an indigenous voice from the land, Ghanim's spirit is intricately woven with the heavens, drawing on ancient wisdom to offer profound insights that transcend the chaos of the present. Through his eloquent verses, he seeks to bridge divides, inviting Israelis, Palestinians, and all people to turn their gaze toward God rather than the surrounding turmoil. In a world often overshadowed by strife, Ghanim's work serves as a beacon of hope, calling for unity and a deeper understanding of faith.

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