[1] The song was harshly criticized by Saudi journalist Fawzia Nasir al-Naeem, who argues that it indoctrinates children into bloodshed and terrorism.
"[2] Saudi journalist Fawzia Nasir al-Naeem wrote that the choir "is one of the most widely distributed children's song groups in the Arab world, and it seems to have crossed the ocean to Canada and Britain.
You tell us we're small, but from this way of life we have..."[citation needed] As the video progresses, a young man continues the song: "Children, we must keep our religious commandments.
[2] In August 2010, Toyor Al Janah gave two live performances in Gaza City, where Muqdad, the founder of the group, attended a formal welcoming ceremony given by Hamas in the honor of the choir.
Muqdad said that the concert would "affirm to the entire world the right of the children of Palestine to live in freedom and dignity.