Have you ever dreamed of being a superhero... someone who helps the weak and stands up against injustice? We all love heroes in movies, right? They wear shiny suits, fight bad guys, and save people in trouble.
But today, I want to tell you about real-life superheroes, and guess what? They didn’t wear capes or have powers. They had something much stronger: faith, courage, and love for humanity.
Recently, a group of brave people from different countries got on ships and sailed towards Gaza, a place where innocent people, especially children, have been suffering for a long time. This journey was called the Global Sumud Flotilla. The word flotilla means a group of ships, and Sumud means steadfastness or never giving up even when things get tough.
From Pakistan, six brave hearts joined this mission. Their leader was Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, along with Dr. Osama Riaz, Maulana Khatib-ur-Rehman, Syed Uzair Nizami, Muhammad Mazhar Shah, and Ismail Khan. They carried medicine, food, and hope for the people of Gaza. They didn’t go for fame or money; they went because their hearts couldn’t ignore the cries of those who were helpless, just this verse,
“And what is wrong with you that you do not fight for the cause of Allah and for those who are weak, helpless men, women, and children who cry out: ‘Our Lord! Rescue us from this town whose people are oppressors!’”
(Surah An-Nisa 4:75)
The ships started their journey from Tunisia, sailing through the sea, waving the flags of peace and justice. They were separated along the way; some faced rough weather and sea storms, but Alhamdulillah, they were saved and returned home safely.
However, Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan’s ship, along with other international humanitarians, entered the waters of Gaza. Before they could reach the shore, the Israeli navy stopped them. The heroes were arrested and kept in custody, but they did not lose hope. They had already achieved something huge. They had shown the world that Muslims still care, that we still stand for truth, and that we still feel the pain of others.
Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan is an elderly man in his 60s, yet he stood firm like a lion. His body may be old, but his heart is young with imaan. The love of the Ummah kept him strong and fearless. While others might rest at his age, he chose to rise for justice and defend the oppressed.
During their time in Israeli prison, the heroes faced harsh conditions, hunger, tiredness, and fear, but even then, they kept demanding freedom for Gaza, not for themselves. Their courage came from their belief in Allah and their deep love for their Muslim brothers and sisters.
After some days, the Pakistani hero Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan was released and safely returned home. The whole country welcomed him with pride. When people saw him return, they didn’t just see a man; they saw a Hero, someone who lived the Quranic message of helping the oppressed.
My dear young readers, these are our real superheroes.
They don’t fly in the sky; they rise through courage.
They don’t shoot webs or lasers; they spread mercy and justice.
And you know what? You can be like them too.
Remember, my dear ones, people from all over the world joined this mission, even non-Muslims who cared for justice and peace. But we, as Muslims, should feel an even deeper love, the love of our Ummah. Because when one part of the Ummah hurts, the rest must feel the pain. 💔
So, next time you think of superheroes, remember the ones who sailed for Gaza, our heroes who lived the verse of Surah An-Nisa and proved that true power comes from iman, courage, and love for ummah.
By Tuba Naz