Final Statement from the

Petition Organizers to Condemn the

Australian Universal Federation (AUF)
for Inaction on Gaza



We initiated this petition on April 18, 2024, in response to the pressing humanitarian issues in Gaza and the urgent need for a proactive stance by the Australian Universal Federation (AUF). Motivated by our commitment to justice and the teachings that guide us to act courageously, we aimed to catalyze meaningful change and reflection within our community.

As we reflect upon the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), who said, “You will be numerous like straw on the surface of the water, but you will be weightless,” we recognize the truth of these words in our current situation. We are many, yet without the influence and impact that should accompany our numbers. It is a known truth, as echoed in the hadith, “Unbelief is one community,” that Muslims must unequivocally stand with Gaza. Choosing a side is inevitable, and by not doing so, one inadvertently supports the actions of the opposing side.

In light of this, our petition achieved its goal of highlighting the pressing need for action, though it did not elicit the response we had hoped for. Instead of engaging with the substance of our petition, the response we received seemed to deflect and obscure the issues at hand. Despite this outcome, we will continue to speak the truth and stand up for what is right. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have supported us, helping uphold divine justice. May Allah accept our deeds and intentions.

We have done everything within our power to work collaboratively with representatives from AUF and its sub-organizations to find a resolution. Despite our efforts, we were unable to reach a satisfactory outcome. We have consciously chosen to restrain ourselves from making this a public spectacle. We have not pushed this matter on social media or sought to make it viral because our aim is not to cause harm but to advocate for change within the principles of this noble cause. Here, we suggest to our friends: it is not about “what others will say,” but what our conscience and our faith require us to do, which is what moved us to act. We tried to be the voice of the community’s conscience with this petition.

We remain committed to our values and will continue to advocate for justice and peace through respectful and meaningful dialogue. We hope for a future where all organizations can truly reflect the principles of humanity and compassion that they stand for.

Thank you to everyone who has stood by us in this journey.

Petition is now Closed

Total Signatures: 54
Name
Fayyad el Wazni
Anonymous
The unknown legend
Kaan
Aliriza Yavuz
Abdurrahem
Zijad
Hulki
Hulki
Asim
Revsan Ahmetoglu
Fatima
Anonymous
Ekrem
Guner Hussein
Anonymous
Anonymous
Seyla
Hilmi Serdar Cavusoglu
Hayriye
Anon
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Busra Byc
Ilker Temizkan
Nalan Cebeci
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Oznur
Seyda dogan
Seyma
konur yavuz
EI
Anonymous
Oznur
Sumeyra Sunbul
Sevgi Trkl
Anonymous
Hk
Ekrem
Ali Ihsan Saluk
Anon
Ercan gunduz
Shefket idrizi
Anonymous 1
Yusuf Ä°lhan
Busra Betul Koroglu
Furkan Özçelik
Yasin erdem
Fatih gezer
Ali Said Ozcelik
Emrullah Sen