No entry - Somalia part 2

Does Somalia have a door with a No Entry sign on it? Is all access truly barred? This is a complex issue; however it seems to me that if some can have access to so-called “no access” areas, why can’t others try to gain the same level of trust that other organisations are enjoying?

I was also hoping Muslim countries could raise more money for Somalia. We need from them: awareness, allowing the visits of donors and the sending of funds. Astonishingly, some of those countries are committing a severe crime against humanity by preventing people saving lives.

I will tell you a story. During my brief visit at Benadir Children’s Hospital, three children died. Their parents didn’t even have enough money for a burial and coffin. Instead, they were wrapped in a dirty blanket, washed by tears of their mother.

Muslims reading about this scene- what do they feel in their heart of hearts? In the month of Ramadan, while these children are dying, some have a colourful table full of a variety of delicious dishes for Iftar. How do Muslim women feel when they hear about the mother? How do Muslim businessmen feel, when they are investing in Arab horses, private jets and Ferraris?

What will Ramadan bring for us if we don’t save these families and these children? For people who repeatedly spend money to visit Holy places: what is the benefit, versus the benefit of spending this money to save thousands of lives in Somalia?

For this month of Ramadan, we tell Muslims: Allah is very generous, for He gave us Ramadan. If we want to go to Heaven, we must help others. Putting our belief in action will clear this ugly scar off the face of humanity, and will prove that we will stop committing crimes against humanity.