Cultural Memory

Eleven years ago, my son Hazem attained martyrdom. When I asked the bearer of the news how Hazem had risen, he said: "He was targeting Zionist soldiers with his projectile when he was hit by their shell in his face." I said: "Praise be to God, my son Hazem faced the enemy bravely and never turned his back." One day, I had reproached my son Hazem, saying: "I have never benefited from you; all your life, efforts, and time were dedicated solely to the resistance." He replied, "Who knows, one day you might benefit from me more than from all your other children!" I now ask God that Hazem’s martyrdom will benefit me on the Day of Judgment. Hazem left behind two children; may God guide them, may they benefit our society, and may they be righteous. May God have mercy upon my martyr son Hazem, and may He have mercy upon all the martyrs of our nation.

Bajis Hasanat Abu Mu'ailiq

Published on 31 Jul 2025

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