Yaqeen Podcast

We Buried the 15 Paramedics… | Gaza Diaries | Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez and Dr. Omar Suleiman

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May 15, 2025
Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez, a dedicated physician who frequently travels to Gaza to provide medical aid, shares his harrowing experiences amidst conflict. He recounts witnessing joy and tragedy side by side, as moments of celebration quickly turn into heartbreak. Dr. Azeez reflects on the overwhelming resilience of the people, their unyielding faith, and the emotional toll on healthcare workers. He poses deep questions about our responsibilities toward those who feel abandoned, urging a call to action to support the ummah in their struggles.
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ANECDOTE

Horrors and Strength in Morgue

  • Dr. Farhan saw a half-face-eaten body in the morgue, illustrating the horrific reality daily witnessed.
  • The volunteers draw strength from the hadith on washing the dead, finding sweetness in their religious service.
INSIGHT

Spiritual Shield Under Trauma

  • Volunteers find a divine shield over their hearts to endure Gaza's horrors without breaking.
  • There is a unique joy in worship under extreme adversity that keeps them spiritually strong.
ANECDOTE

Doctors' Resilience and Faith

  • Doctors and volunteers in Gaza maintain extraordinary faith despite horrific wounds and constant trauma.
  • A neurosurgeon fasting daily during missions embodied this spiritual resilience and dedication to service.
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