GAZA, PALESTINE — Another sad news came from Palestine. A humanitarian volunteer, Dr. Mohammed J M Shabat, passed away on Tuesday (11/12/2024). The Dompet Dhuafa medical volunteer was martyred along with his family today in an effort to carry out his humanitarian duties.
“Doctor Mohammed Shabat is a martyr today with his family. Do you remember him, brother? He was in contact with Dompet Dhuafa for medical projects (in Gaza). (Doctor Mohammed J Shabat was martyred today with his family. Do you remember him, brother? He was in contact with Dompet Dhuafa for medical projects),” said one of Dompet Dhuafa’s humanitarian partners in Gaza, via text message after hearing the sad news, today, Tuesday (12/11/2024).
Until this article was written, one of Dompet Dhuafa’s humanitarian partners in Gaza also reported that the ambulance response today could not reach the houses. Although some were injured, they could not be rushed to the hospital.
“Till now, 10, ambulances can’t reach the houses, there are injuries but can’t reach the hospital. (Till now, 10 o’clock, ambulances can’t reach the houses, there are injuries but can’t reach the hospital),” he added.
The late Dr. Mohammed J M Shabat has been with Dompet Dhuafa since 2019. He was a medical volunteer from FPEA (Al-Fursan Palestine Emergency Association), dedicated to Kamal Adwan Hospital in North Gaza. He also studied in Indonesia, precisely at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UIN Jakarta.
Representing Dompet Dhuafa, Ahmad Juwaini, Chairman of the Board of Dompet Dhuafa Republika Foundation, expressed his deep concern that Dr. Mohammed J M Shabat has been an important link in the distribution of medical aid in Gaza.
“With his Indonesian language skills, he is a figure who plays a role in ensuring that medical needs such as the number of victims, health service points, fuel, medicines, hemodialysis rooms, women’s kits, ambulance mobilization for medical response and food aid can be distributed to those in need. O Allah, may he, his wife and family be blessed, and the friends of the deceased be given fortitude and sincerity to accept this disaster. Innalillahi wa innailaihi roji’un,” he said.
Prayers and condolences were sent to the late Dr. Mohammed J Shabat via text on WhatsApp groups of humanitarian volunteers. Thank you, Dr. Mohammed J Shabat. Your struggle will always be an inspiration to us all.
“Goodbye, Dr. Mohammed J Shabat, Kawan Relawan. We, the entire Dompet Dhuafa Family and all humanitarian activists offer our condolences. We will remember your kindness along with the prayers of those you have helped sincerely. May Allah give the best place for you. Aamiin,” Ahmad concluded. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photo: Dhika
Editor: Dedi Fadlil