Sumūd: Palestinian perseverance

Ṣumūd (Arabic: صمود, meaning “steadfastness” or “steadfast perseverance”; derived from the verb صمد ṣamada, meaning “to defy, brave, withstand”) is a Palestinian cultural value, ideological theme and political strategy that emerged in the wake of the 1967 Arab–Israeli War among the Palestinian people as a consequence of their oppression and the resistance it inspired. People … Continue reading "Sumūd: Palestinian perseverance" The post Sumūd: Palestinian perseverance appeared first on Cultrf...