“Blood Soaked Keys to Jerusalem”: Why We Must Stand With The People of Syria

Ovamir Anjum

Today, most Muslims around the world are celebrating the liberation of the people of Syria, simultaneously horrified by the news of Syrians who went through unspeakable torture. Celebrating their liberation is a sign of faith and a mark of humanity, even as we remain deeply concerned about what it means for Palestine and prayerful for the long, arduous journey that lies ahead for the Syrian people.

Keywords: Syria, Jerusalem, Syrian revolution, Assad, solidarity

Archived 14 October 2026 · Source: Yaqeen Institute