Comments on: Lessons from Libya: A Journey of Gratitude

By: Ahmed

Ahmed — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:20:22 +0000

‘May Allah (swt)grant victory for the Libyans, patience for the afflicted ones and jannat alferdous for all the martyrs. Ameen.’
Ameen

By: Asmaa

Asmaa — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:01:28 +0000

This article was great and described my own experiences visiting Libya very well 🙂 Oh, the green tea and almonds straight from the tree!

By: Hamza

Hamza — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:31:21 +0000

And so now it is reported that Benghazi will recognize
Israel if their bombing Libya to save Libya campaign
provided by the US,UK, and France succeeds.

In addition to the facts that Gaddafi is a dictator,
and socialist who had the audacity to author the green book, who have not been on friendly terms with the
local Islamic Revival movements and the Arab League..

With significant oil revenues, small population, redistributive policies, extensive social welfare with
subsidies for basic goods and housing; Libya had the
third highest GNI and HDI in Africa before the conflict
that has nearly halt all oil production and paralysed the
economy.

The conflict has spilled over on the froniters of
neighboring countries causing humanitarian crises with
migrant workers.

Huge contracts has been established between China and
Libya that can change the geo-political landscape.
I assume to topple the Tripoli government, sieze the
natural resources and divert them away from China and
to the West would be an option on the table.

The Libyan rebels backed by NATO are not just made up
of Islamic revivalists but they have secular merchants,
monarchists, tribal leaders, civil servants and just
straight up angry young men. Yes they will unite, for now, to overthrow Gaddafi.

We should reflect on the realities, consequences, means, ends, and what possible conclusion will come forth.

By: Amina

Amina — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:54:05 +0000

Dear Sis,
Words can’t describe how I feel after reading your article – simply moving. You’ve put my exact feeling into beautiful words. I sometimes get depressed with the situation we are in now in Libya but I try very hard to be thankful for all my blessings.Unfortunately, it isn’t very easy. I’m going to put this article on my refrigerator door and read it every time I feel down and forget my blessings.
Thanks for the wonderful reminder. May Allah guide you to the right path always.

Your sister
Amina

By: Why have Libyans risen against Gaddafi ? | A displaced Libyan

Why have Libyans risen against Gaddafi ? | A displaced Libyan — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 20:31:04 +0000

[…] ” In a country with the worst possible infrastructure, I saw how the Libyan people were deprived of a proper education, good health care, and safe roads. I met families of ten or more who had to live off a salary of less than 150 dollars. I saw people who had to live with disabilities their entire life due to a small problem at birth that could have easily been treated by a simple medical procedure which was never performed, either because the doctors weren’t qualified enough, the equipment and medication weren’t available, or people just couldn’t afford it. I heard of businesses that were shut down by the government simply because they became too successful (a result of Gadaffi’s obsessive fear of anyone with the minutest amount of wealth or power). And of course, I cannot forget the psychological and emotional trauma most Libyans had gone through at one time or another in the past. Almost every single family in Libya has had at least a father, a brother, a husband, an uncle, or a cousin who was imprisoned, tortured, or brutally murdered by Qaddafi and his followers simply because they spoke the truth. The least harmful and most sincere of actions, such as performing Fajr (dawn) prayer in the mosque, was considered a threat to the regime and resulted in the imprisonment of many. The amount of suffering that the Libyan people have endured in the past (and are enduring even now) is beyond imaginable.” [ source] […]

By: Zaineb Shebani

Zaineb Shebani — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:13:34 +0000

Asalam Alaikum brother Yusuf

Thank you for your comment. The intention behind this article wasn’t about what is happening in Libya now but merely about gratefulness and how my experience in Libya taught me to be more of a grateful person. I had actually started writing it before the uprising in Libya began but never finished it; and felt motivated to complete it once the Libyan revolution started. Of course the martyrs of Libya and those suffering are always on my mind and haven’t been forgotten in my du’aas. May Allah (swt)grant victory for the Libyans, patience for the afflicted ones and jannat alferdous for all the martyrs. Ameen.

By: Yusuf Sagr

Yusuf Sagr — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:17:23 +0000

Sallam Alyrkoum

Thank you for the article, but can I ask what has this got to do with the killing, kidnap, raping and brutal torture that the Libyans are going thru as we talk, and you didn’t mention a word about it, subhanaallah not even pray for the all the martyrs that have been killed

Hasbi Allah wa nam iilwakeel

By: Imran

Imran — Sat, 07 May 2011 12:14:38 +0000

it’s food for thought which u hv reminded us
JazakAllah khair

By: nhhas

nhhas — Fri, 06 May 2011 03:42:46 +0000

Assalamualaikum wbt…
Alhamdulillah… beautiful article, and sharing of experience. MAke us realise the meaningfull of life… Allow me to share with my frens and family too ya…

May Allah bless us all. Ameen…

By: ramakanta

ramakanta — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:54:40 +0000

very good experience and appreciable thoughts. we should always thankful to god for this beautiful and great opportunity to be here in this beautiful planet…whether we are hindu, muslim or christian or from any religion