Osama Muhammad Osama Muhanna
Age 8 · 22 October 2023
Killed alongside Yousef
Osama was born on May 11, 2015. He was the first grandchild and the closest to the heart of his grandfather, Osama, who considered him his crown prince. Despite his young age, Osama was an exceptional child; at eight years old, he excelled in his studies in the third grade. He dreamed of growing up to study architectural engineering, so he could build a house for his family and be a source of support for his father.
Osama loved to pray, especially the Friday prayer. He was careful to go to the mosque and would ask his mother to wake him for the Fajr (dawn) prayer. He had memorized the Holy Quran, but he did not manage to complete the first part, as a treacherous raid snatched him away before he could achieve his dream. Despite his childhood, Osama shouldered great responsibilities; he helped his mother with household chores and fulfilled all her requests, and he was beloved by everyone. He was known for his kind spirit and his readiness to help anyone who asked. Osama adored his maternal uncle, the martyr Ahmed Yousef Abu al-Qumsan, and was killed with him in the same raid. He was buried in his uncle's embrace. The occupation snatched him away, just as it snatched away all his small dreams, leaving an unforgettable pain in the hearts of his family and loved ones.