What Does Support Look Like When No One Is Watching?

I've seen many Muslims say they 'stand firm' with Palestinians. But what does that really mean?"

Is it a hashtag?
A story repost?
A flag in your bio?

None of these are bad. Awareness matters. Symbols can be powerful. But I’ve been sitting with a deeper question lately:

👉🏽 If a Palestinian person showed up in your life—displaced, grieving, jobless—would you help them?
Would you help them only because they’re Palestinian?
Or because they’re a human being in pain?

And more importantly—would you still help if no one saw you do it?

We talk about “solidarity” a lot in faith spaces, online communities, and even in professional settings. But real solidarity is often:

• Quiet

• Inconvenient

• Unseen

• Without applause

It might look like:

• Housing someone temporarily

• Helping with job referrals or paperwork

• Listening to their story without centering yourself

• Challenging bias in your workplace or friend group

Solidarity that costs you nothing might not be solidarity at all.
It might just be performance.

I still believe in standing with all victimised peoples. But belief means nothing without willingness to act.

So next time you post, ask yourself:
Would I still support them if no one liked this post?

✍🏽 This is a personal reflection. Not a callout—just a call inward.
I’d love to hear your thoughts.