Christchurch’s Tragedy + Mufti Day

By Anonymous -
As you may know, a tragic event had occurred last week in Christchurch. This news has impacted many people nationwide. As Jacinda Ardern had said, it was one of New Zealand’s ‘darkest days’. There was a terrorist attack in Christchurch. Around 50 people were killed, the youngest was a 3 year old boy and the oldest was a 71 year old man. Dozens were critically injured. So many innocent people were harmed or even killed. This is truly heartbreaking and devastating. The Muslim community shouldn’t have encountered this appalling event. Numerous people has been affected and to this day are still in shock. But people in New Zealand are embracing each other, showing lots of support, sincerity, politeness and respect to those who were victims and who are affected. Around a week ago, people brought countless amounts of flowers in Christchurch and throughout NZ for victims and stood in silence to pay respect. There are fundraisers and charities for people to donate money for those who are affected. Currently, there is over $8,000,000 that has been donated!

The gunman’s intention was to divide New Zealand, to provoke others, to bring conflicts and discrimination to the country. But in fact, NZ has bonded even more and has united as one. 
It is enlightening to know that the outcome of this tragedy is that New Zealand is unified. Jacinda Ardern says ‘This was an act of extraordinary and unpredicted violence. It has no place in New Zealand.’ I personally agree with this statement and I strongly believe that we should ignore this senseless act of violence and extremism. Remember, righteousness always dominates negativity and hostility.

This Friday, the relay for life team has decided to donate mufti day money towards to those in need from Christchurch’s tragedy. You can contribute to this by wearing mufti and a gold coin will be appreciated. The theme is colourful, fluoro, white and bright clothes. So go ahead and dress up in these colours to support the Muslim community and everyone who are affected. We shouldn’t be disheartened from this horrific event. Let’s reflect and appreciate our diversity and support for one another. Rabena ma’ak (may god be with you).

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