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Symbols of the Keffiyeh:

Olives

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For kids ages 5-10

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The Keffiyeh

has become a symbol of resistance for the Palestinian people as it has the three symbols tied to Palestinian heritage. Palestinians use a keffiyeh (also known as a hatt) to cover their faces to remain anonymous while defending their homeland.

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Fishing Net

Roads

Olive Leaves

Symbolizes the history of the fishermen who fished in the Mediterranean sea

Symbolizes the historical economy of Palestine and its involvement in historical trade routes

Symbolizes the culture and history behind farming olive trees for generations

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“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. His light is like a niche in which there is a lamp, the lamp is in a crystal, the crystal is like a shining star, lit from [the oil of] a blessed olive tree, [located] neither to the east or the west whose oil would almost glow, even without being touched by fire. Light upon light! Allah guides whomever he wills to his light. And Allah sets forth parables for humanity for Allah has [perfect] knowledge of all things.”

Surah An-Nur, Ayah 35:

“His light”—metaphor (comparison) for Allah‘s guidance

Guided question: When a light shines, does it stay in one area or does it spread? So Allah’s guidance spreads across everyone.

Niche—nook, cranny—like a small cave

Guided question: Are caves light or dark? What would happen if you put a lamp in a dark cave? What is Allah’s guidance like?

“Lit from [the oil of]—explain oil lamps to child. Compare lamp to light bulb.

Guided question: What type of light has lots of ”crystals“? (A: Chandelier) When a chandelier shines how does it shine? Does the light stay in one area or spread in every place? What does that mean about Allah’s guidance?

“[located] neither to the east or west”—the tree was in a central location in the grove so it got plenty of sunlight, which makes good olives

“oil would almost glow, even without being touched by fire”—good oil, especially freshly pressed olive oil looks luminescent

Fun activity: show a jar/cup of olive oil in sunlight

Parables—comparisons, metaphors, visual example

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Q: How many times is the olive mentioned in the Quran?

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A: Seven times!

Can you think of an ayah where it was mentioned?

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Fun facts:

Branches of olives trees are symbolic in many cultures. They symbolize:

Peace
Honor
Unity
Wisdom

Olive tree wood is resistant to termites and has been used for buildings, firewood and weapons.
There are hundreds of varieties of olives but only about 150 are eaten
While olives are fruits they have a briney taste

Britney means salty, like the sea

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Freshly pressed olive oil is bright!

“…oil would almost glow, even without being touched by fire…”

(24:25)

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Olive oil is used medicinally as well:

People use olive oil for:

Muscle pain
Skin problems
Stomach problems

Olive oil is rich in “antioxidants” which are are little molecules in vitamins that fight free radicals in your body.

Olive oil contains squalene and vitamin E which supports moisture retention in skin. It‘s a great sunburn remedy!!

The oleic acid in olive oil is great for hair too. Many Palestinians put olive oil in their hair and beards to strengthen and soften them.

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The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“…take oil of the olive and massage with it—it is a blessed tree”

&

“Eat olive oil and use it on your hair and skin, for it comes from a blessed tree.”

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Olive trees can live to thousands of years old!

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Let’s hear it from the Palestinian farmers

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