Yaqeen Podcast Microsoft Fired Her for Defending Palestine | Gaza Diaries | Ibtihal Aboussad & Dr. Omar Suleiman
May 13, 2025
Ibtihal Aboussad, a former Microsoft employee, shares her compelling journey after being fired for calling out the company's complicity in Gaza's suffering. She reflects on the emotional and ethical conflict of working for a tech giant while advocating for justice. Ibtihal discusses her spiritual preparation for protest, guided by faith, and the disillusionment many feel in the corporate world. Her story highlights a powerful message of activism, community support, and the moral responsibilities individuals face when corporate values clash with social justice.
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Dissonance at Microsoft
- Ibtihal Aboussad experienced immense anguish working at Microsoft during the Gaza genocide.
- She felt deep dissonance praying for Gaza while employed at a company aiding that suffering.
Spiritual Preparation Before Protest
- Ibtihal prayed istikhara nightly for guidance before disrupting Microsoft's event.
- Several signs, including event access, affirmed her decision to act for justice.
* betrayal from Corporate Complicity*
- Working at Microsoft felt like betraying one's values due to its role in Gaza suffering.
- Many feel tricked into supporting a company whose actions oppose their principles.