NOVEMBER 29 –– Humans depend on each other for survival due to our inherently social nature. Isolation, whether from a community or a larger collective, can have profound...
NOVEMBER 29 –– Humans depend on each other for survival due to our inherently social nature. Isolation, whether from a community or a larger collective, can have profound impacts on a person. In modern times, the idea of exclusion has evolved into boycotting –– a peaceful and voluntary abstention from engaging with a product, person, organisation, or nation to express strong dissatisfaction. Boycotts often arise from moral, social, political, or environmental concerns.
In response, global boycott movements have emerged, targeting corporations and entities that financially support these atrocities. This form of economic pressure aims to weaken the systems enabling ethnic cleansing and genocide. Adding to the outrage is the biased portrayal of events by Western media, which often attempts to erase historical context and justify the ongoing oppression.
These alternatives also serve another critical purpose: supporting humanitarian aid efforts. Proceeds from some of these local products are directed to life-saving initiatives, including medical care, food security, and sanitation services for Palestinians. With Gaza’s infrastructure in ruins, such assistance is critical to alleviating the suffering of a besieged population.
Moreover, some people find themselves dependent on products from companies being boycotted, such as essential medications or specific dietary products. This creates a moral dilemma, particularly for individuals with allergies or those caring for pets with specialised needs. Guilt-shaming people who cannot participate in boycotts due to these circumstances only deepens their emotional burden.
As Muslims, we are taught to act with compassion and a strong sense of justice. The ongoing suffering of Palestinians, especially children who have known nothing but war and displacement, is a stark reminder of the urgency of this call. Generations of young Palestinians have grown up under siege, their lives marred by trauma and loss.
Living in a peaceful country like Malaysia is a privilege that we must not take for granted. While we enjoy stability, let us not forget those who endure unimaginable hardships. This is a time to reflect on our blessings and use them to support those in need.
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