Reflection

I recently read an Aljazeera article on Izzeldin Abuelaish, author of I Shall Not Hate and founder of the "Daughters for Life Foundation."
Abuelaish is a well-known doctor in the MENA region, earning many awards and scholarships. The video accompanying the article was an interview with Abuelaish, in which he talked about the pain in living with his three daughters' deaths in an Israeli bombing during the Gaza War three years ago. Abuelaish's message is to fight with strength, and not with hate; his book is meant to target those living in the MENA region and to teach them to be "armed with love," like his three daughters were.
This an inspiring message, as he says that we must be angry with the violence and injustice, but that we must use this to make a difference and use our wisdom, kinds words, and good deeds. A man plagued with such tragedy and anger that even caused him to leave his country and move to Canada, a man haunted by his daughters' faces, is able to see what good can come out of his despair. He says "Our good words are stronger than bullets," encouraging people to speak out to change and fight against "evil in this world"; how refreshing it is to hear. I hope to read the book.
http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/talktojazeera/2012/10/20121027103639238794.html