Dr. Haifaa Younas, an American board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, shares her firsthand experience inside Palestine and the devastating reality she witnessed. As the founder and chairman of the Jenna Institute, she teaches seminars on the Quran’s practical relevance to daily life. This episode also addresses the growing Islamophobia targeting Muslim women in America, where hijab-wearing women are harassed simply for being visibly Muslim.
A Doctor’s Witness Inside Palestine
Dr. Haifaa’s trip inside Palestine gave her a perspective that no news report can convey. As a medical professional, she witnessed the humanitarian crisis firsthand: the lack of medical supplies, the trauma inflicted on civilians, and the resilience of a people who continue to praise God despite losing everything. Her testimony joins a growing chorus of medical professionals who are breaking their silence about what they saw on the ground.
“Count your blessings. Count your blessings. Count your blessings. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said there are no days in which righteous good deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days of Dhul Hijjah.”
Islamophobia Targeting Muslim Women
Muslim women in America face a unique form of hatred because their faith is visible through the hijab. Dr. Haifaa discusses how Islamophobes specifically target women they can identify as Muslim, harassing them in public spaces, at work, and in their communities. This cowardly targeting of women demonstrates that Islamophobia is not about legitimate security concerns but about hatred directed at the most vulnerable and visible members of the Muslim community.
“In our religion, we love all the prophets. The first command from God was to read, to seek knowledge. Islam elevates women through knowledge, dignity, and direct connection to the Creator.”
Key Points
- Medical professionals who visit Palestine return with testimonies that contradict mainstream media narratives
- Muslim women in hijab are disproportionately targeted by Islamophobes because their faith is visible
- The Quran’s teachings have practical relevance to every aspect of daily life, from health to relationships to community
- The blessed days of Dhul Hijjah are an opportunity for Muslims to multiply their good deeds and support humanitarian causes
- Supporting the Deen Center helps reach the over 300 million Americans who know little to nothing about Islam
