Our Heartbeat is Rebellious
by Marah Ahmad Al-Abadleh
Genre: Poetry
Written by Marah Ahmad Al-Abadleh and narrated by Nada Tawhid
This audio Copyright ©2025 by Marah Ahmad Al-Abadleh
In Gaza, where hunger, death, siege, and displacement from our homes prevail, we refused humiliation and disgrace, and so we chose nothing but to confront the enemy.
Our men and our resistance offered their souls to death as a gift, so that the homeland may rise and remain proud.
about the author
I am Marah Ahmad Al-Abadleh from the Gaza Strip, Khan Yunis City. I have just turned sixteen. My talent for writing poetry was born from the womb of suffering — from the war on Gaza, the displacement from our homes, and the bitterness of exile.
about the narrator
Nada Tawhid, an Egyptian actress born and raised in Saudi Arabia, has a diverse background, having also lived in the UAE and Bahrain. Her multifaceted identity makes her uniquely versatile both on and off-screen. She initially started studying international relations at the American University of Sharjah. However, she switched majors to multimedia studies, aligning her education with her career in the film industry.
Tawhid kicked off her acting career with the short film "Hair: Story of Grass" (2018), which participated in several film festivals across the USA and Europe. Her repertoire expanded with roles in prominent productions such as the Netflix limited series, "Whispers" (2020), and the MBC soap opera, "Al-Merath" (2020-2021), where she starred in 250 episodes. Nada's acting portfolio further includes diverse genres; notable titles include "Al Shabah" (2021), an action drama film, and "Safar Barlek" (2023), a historical epic drama, among others.
Her most recent work involves the historical epic drama, shot in Morocco, "Al Waa’d" (The Promise) (2024 - ), a 3-season pan-Arab series based on the Hilali Epic. Nada's character, Zomaj, will appear in seasons 2 and 3, set to be released on Starzplay. The series is presented in modern standard Arabic, adding a layer of authenticity to the compelling narrative and showcasing Tawhid’s linguistic skills.
Additionally, Nada Tawhid will be starring in the feature film "Sari and Amira," set to be released in 2025. This film promises to be another exciting addition to her diverse acting portfolio.
You can find Nada on Instagram at @nadatawhid