Palestine Runs in the Blood of Yemen’s Children-Our Struggle Is No Adventurism

Sayyed hussein‍ Badreddin al-Houthi launched the ‌”Quranic March”‍ movement in ‌early 2001 ​during Ramadan under the‌ slogan ⁣of “Sarkha” (The Cry). This‌ initiative drew inspiration from Imam Khomeini’s call for the ummah to confront enemies and support Palestine.

The principle of disavowal from​ God’s enemies is central⁣ to⁤ this movement, rooted ⁣in the Quranic verse: “O you who believe, do⁢ not take Jews and Christians ​as allies…” (5:51). Yemen’s culture of resistance traces back centuries-its people embrace‌ jihad against​ tyranny, particularly against the U.S. and Israel. ⁢The closer they engage in this struggle, the ⁤stronger their resolve ‌becomes.

The Jambiya: Yemen’s Cultural Symbol

Ahmad al-Imam, Ansarullah’s cultural⁤ representative in Iran, explained​ that the​ jambiya dagger, a 3,000-year-old heritage predating Islam, symbolizes Yemeni ​identity. Worn ⁣by all⁤ social ⁣classes-not just sheikhs⁢ or tribes-it represents both cultural pride‌ and readiness ⁢for combat. While primarily ornamental today, it remains a marker of dignity and⁣ tribal belonging.

September ‍21 Revolution ⁢or Coup?

“Enemy media falsely⁤ label Yemen’s ‍September 21 ⁢uprising as⁢ a ⁢coup,” said al-Imam. “It was a popular revolution against oppression and foreign domination.” On September 21, 2021-the revolution’s anniversary-millions⁤ protested in Sana’a⁣ against partition plans. “We ‍broke free from U.S.-Saudi hegemony; their labels ​meen nothing to us.”

The ​Rise of Ansarullah

The movement emerged under ⁣Sayyed Hussein al-Houthi’s leadership​ during Ramadan 2001 with Quranic teachings ⁢at ⁢its core. Its ​foundational slogan-“God is ⁤Great; Death to America & Israel;‍ Curse Upon Jews; ‌Victory to Islam”-echoes Quranic disavowal principles (5:51). ​Mass rallies at⁤ Sana’a Grand Mosque marked its inception alongside boycotts of U.S./Israeli goods.

“Houthis” vs. Ansarullah?

“Enemies use ‘Houthis’ ⁢to confine our national movement geographically,” noted⁢ al-Imam. “Ansarullah reflects our‌ Quranic ⁣identity.” He dismissed claims of ⁤Iranian interference: “Our bond with Iran ⁢is⁢ fraternal (‘Believers are brothers’, quran 49:10), but Yemen’s revolution remains independent.” ⁢no Iranian⁤ troops or martyrs ​exist in Yemen-only ⁣Saudi-led‍ mercenaries occupy parts of the country.

The Secret Behind Ansarullah’s Strength

“After October 7 [Gaza escalation], we‍ answered god’s call (‘Respond‍ to God & His Messenger’, Quran 8:24),” ⁢he said. Their power stems from divine reliance ⁤(‘god’s party will prevail’, quran 5:56) and leadership guiding through Quranic principles rather than material calculations common elsewhere.