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Resilient Gaza: Quran Memorization Thrives Amid Conflict

3/17/2026

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In Gaza, Quran memorisers gather at the al-Shafii Mosque during Ramadan for the event "Safwat Al-Huffaz" to finish the Quran by sunset.
The conflict has destroyed over 89% of mosques, yet the community continues spiritual practices and has revived Quranic education, expanding teaching spaces from 67 to 300 participants in five months.
Participants Mohammad al-Qiranawi and Wasim Abu Sahloul describe losses but say the Quran provides strength and healing.

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In Gaza, Quran memorisers gather at the al-Shafii Mosque during Ramadan for the event "Safwat Al-Huffaz" to finish the Quran by sunset.
The conflict has destroyed over 89% of mosques, yet the community continues spiritual practices and has revived Quranic education, expanding teaching spaces from 67 to 300 participants in five months.
Participants Mohammad al-Qiranawi and Wasim Abu Sahloul describe losses but say the Quran provides strength and healing.