The 4th International Jerusalem Trust Forum was held in Istanbul with intense participation with the theme of "Jerusalem, the Miraj of Youth". Organizations working for Masjid al-Aqsa and Jerusalem, and names from the Islamic world from 25 countries participated in the program, to which Anatolian Youth Association (AGD) and International Youth Forum (İYFO) also contributed. In the program, important evaluations were made on the Palestinian issue in particular, and seminars and presentations were made. AGD-National Youth Foundation (MGV) Chairman Salih Turhan, Felicity (Saadet) Party Youth Branch Chairman and Konya Deputy Abdulkadir Karaduman also attended the program and made speeches.
“WE HAVE THIS IMPORTANT MEETING IN THREE IMPORTANT TIMES PERIOD”
AGD-MGV Chairman Salih Turhan said, “We are holding this meeting at a time when three important time periods come together. First, we are doing this work in the month of Sha'ban, on the 15th day of Sha'ban, in lailet al berat during the three holy months. Secondly, we are gathering on the 107th anniversary of the 18 March Çanakkale Victory, on the day when the consciousness of the ummah is shown to have triumphed over the oppressors. Third, this month is winter in our country. Our Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) says that the winter month is the spring of the believer. I pray to Allah Almighty that this spring climate will be instrumental in the salvation of the Ummah. First of all, we wish God's mercy on all our martyrs, especially Muslims, who were martyred in the attacks of Israel, which has been performing the function of a terrorist organization since the day it invaded this geography."
“WE SHOULD SAVE OUR MASJID AL-AQSA FROM THE OPPRESSIONS OF ZIONISTS”
“We know that today Zionism's ability to spread all kinds of mischief in the world is not due to their power, but to the disintegration of Muslims. First of all, steps towards Islamic unity should be taken in this and all similar meetings with participation from Islamic countries. Secondly, it should not be forgotten that; Today, the biggest problem in front of our Palestinian cause, our Jerusalem cause, and our Masjid al-Aqsa cause is the truth of that the governments in Islamic countries, which develop a joint strategy with the United States of America (USA), England, France and Israel, rather than Israel. We must strive for the freedom of Palestine, Jerusalem and Masjid al-Aqsa, so that our own countries are freed from the oppression of the USA, England, France and Israel," Turhan added.
“JERUSALEM IS NOT A GEOGRAPHICAL ISSUE, IT IS A FAITH ISSUE!”
Saadet Party Youth Branch Chairman and Konya Deputy Abdulkadir Karaduman said, “I welcome you to your home. Because all of you are welcome from our land to your land. I wish God's mercy on our late leader, our teacher Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan, Sheikh Ahmed Yasin, all the pioneers of our cause and our martyrs who said that Jerusalem is not a geographical issue, but a religious issue. Their cause is our cause, their struggle is our struggle, their way is our way."
"TODAY IS THE DAY WHERE TRUTH WINS OVER FALSEHOOD"
“Today, March 18, is the 107th anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory, in which the Truth overcame Falsehood. Exactly 1 century ago, thousands of brave men who put on their faith, took their chest as a shield against falsehood in Çanakkale. The Islamic army, which was quite limited in terms of numbers and possibilities, overcame the army of falsehood, which was strong in terms of numbers and possibilities. This has shown us that the real power of a nation; It is the religious and faithful youth, not the tank, cannon or rifle. Muslims from not only Turkey but also Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Asia and Africa participated in this war and became martyrs," Karaduman added.
“IF ALLAH WILLS IT, NORMALIZATION WITH THE ZIONISTS WILL ALSO BE PREVENTED”
Emir Vahab, Chairman of the Jerusalem Trust Forum, said, “Even though the policy of Judaization and occupation continues in Palestine, our brothers put up another resistance. They dealt a great blow to the Zionists. With the sword of Jerusalem, we saw the victory with our own eyes. We saw how the invaders dispersed. Together with the Palestinian groups, we are with those who are waiting for ‘ribat’ in Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. Our young people are running from victory to victory. I hope, our brothers waiting for ‘ribat’ in Jerusalem, will prevent normalization with the Zionists, humiliation and agreement with them.”
“FEW DAYS LEFT TO VICTORY”
Mouner Saed, Chairman of the Coalition to Support Jerusalem said:
“We hope to see victory soon. There are only a few days left until the great victory. The invaders are weakening, they will fall. Now resistance is rising. Your resistance is the greatest jihad. Being on the Ribat line and keeping watch in al-Aqsa is the greatest honor. We saw how Gaza resisted despite the blockade and how it produced missiles. Because we continue to resist with the help and good news of Allah.”
“I STAYED IN CELL WITH MICE FOR DAYS”
A lady named Samar Sıbbeh, who was a prisoner in Israeli dungeons for a long time, said, “I escaped from the Zionist prison. 4,600 prisoners are in Zionist prison. They are subjected to the most severe torture. When their relatives come to visit, they are subjected to a nude search. They tied my hands, feet, and eyes to take into custody. I was in the cell for days. I can't tell you about the days I lived with mice and bugs. We performed our prayers with inspiration. Because we're out of the world they separated us so that we lose our consciousness. I was sentenced for 2 years. Even during the birth, my hands were handcuffed. They did not open the handcuffs even during the surgery.”
“IF ALLAH WILLS IT, WE WILL CONTINUE THESE MEETINGS IN MASJID AL-AQSA”
Speaking on behalf of the murabids in Jerusalem, Miss Zeyna Amr said, "We brought you greetings from Jerusalem, from the heart of the resistance. We came from Jerusalem, through the pain, through the resistance, to the people of Jerusalem, that is, to you. These meetings give us the good news of conquest. If Allah wills it, we will continue these meetings in Masjid al-Aqsa. Now all the elements of Jerusalem, all its people are the target of the enemy and are under threat. There was not as much suffering as it is seen today in 1948, not even in 1967. People's homes are being destroyed. Even though our houses were destroyed, we took root there. Our roots will never be destroyed."
SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS WERE HELD
Sheikh Raid Salah, the guard of Masjid al-Aqsa, sent a video to the program and conveyed his greetings and messages. After the speeches, the program continued with seminars. “Jerusalem and Youth Missions” sessions were held in which many speakers from the Islamic world took part. After the seminars, non-governmental organizations (STK) made presentations on the Palestinian cause.
“JERUSALEM IS NOT A GEOGRAPHICAL ISSUE, BUT A FAITH ISSUE”
Saadet Party Youth Branch Chairman and Konya Deputy Abdulkadir Karaduman said, "Jerusalem is not a geographical issue, it is a religious issue, and I wish God's mercy on our late teacher, our leader Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan, Sheikh Ahmed Yasin, all the pioneers of our cause and our martyrs. Their cause is our cause, their struggle is our struggle, their way is our way."