في حادثة مرعبة هزت جوارحنا وأدمت قلوبنا وألهبت مشاعرنا استيقظت السعودية على نبأ مقتل الطالب محمد القاسم ذي الـ 21 عامًا، إثر طعنة غادرة تلقاها أثناء عودته إلى مقر سكنه في مدينة كامبريدج البريطانية مساء الجمعة 1 أغسطس 2025، حيث كان يدرس اللغة الإنجليزية في أحد المعاهد، ويحلم بمستقبل علمي مشرق، قبل أن تُجهض يد الغدر والإجرام طموح شاب مفعم بالحماس، شهم، نقي القلب، سريع البذل، ومحب للآخرين وتُحيل حلمه إلى مأساة أحزنت وطناً بأكمله وصدمة لم تقتصر على محيط أسرته، بل امتدت إلى المجتمع السعودي بأسره.
لا توجد كلمات تصف هول الحدث، ولا يوجد ما يبرر هذا الجرم الشنيع في حق نفس بريئة لشاب خلوق طموح، وكل ما نستطيع كمجتمع إنساني مترابط تجاهه في هذه الحادثة هو العزاء لأسرته ولكل أب وأم، كل أخت وأخ، كل صغير وكبير في هذا الوطن. محمد ابننا جميعاً وفقيدنا جميعاً، ووجعنا الذي لن تفارق صورته البريئة شغاف قلوبنا وأبصارنا، مع فيض من دعواتنا الصادقة بالرحمة للفقيد والسكينة والطمأنينة لقلوب والديه وذويه، فالفقد لوحده ألم، والغدر جرح نازف لا يلتئم إلا بالإيمان بقضاء الله والصبر على أقداره.
أما الرسالة التي يجب أن يحفظها كل طالب وطالبة خارج المملكة فهي كالتالي:
كن على دراية بمحيطك وتجنّب التواجد في أماكن منعزلة أو غير مألوفة خلال ساعات متأخرة، وتحديداً في أي دولة تكثر فيها الجرائم وتنتشر الممنوعات والسرقات.
والتزم بإرشادات السلامة وابحث مسبقاً عن وسائل التنقل الآمن، الدعم الطارئ، وسياسات الحماية المقدّمة من مدارسهم أو بعثاتهم، وكن على تواصل مع سفارة وطنك عند أي طارئ.
كوّن شبكة دعم موثوقة واحتفظ بجهات اتصال سفارات وطنك، زملاء الدراسة، وأفراد المجتمع المحلي واجعلهم على اطلاع دائم بمكانك وخططك.
لا تتردد في طلب المساعدة عند الشعور بعدم الأمان أو ملاحظة سلوك غير عادي، تواصل فوراً مع السلطات أو الجهات المسؤولة، ولنتذكر أن محمد القاسم لم يكن مجرد ضحية، بل تذكير مؤلم بأن تقدير الأمان يجب أن يسير جنباً إلى جنب مع السعي للعلم والمعرفة
وأن هناك قلوباً ترفرف حولكم وتعتصر لفراقكم وتنتظر عودتكم سالمين آمنين.
ختاماً
رحيل محمد القاسم لم يكن مجرد فقدان فرد، بل جرحا في ضمير وطن. وفي انتظار العدالة، يبقى محمد حاضراً في ذاكرة السعوديين، شهيداً للعلم، وضحيةً لغدرٍ لا يبرره أي شيء.
تابع قناة عكاظ على الواتساب
In a terrifying incident that shook our hearts, wounded our souls, and ignited our emotions, Saudi Arabia woke up to the news of the murder of student Mohammed Al-Qassim, 21 years old, who was fatally stabbed while returning to his residence in Cambridge, UK, on the evening of Friday, August 1, 2025. He was studying English at one of the institutes, dreaming of a bright academic future, before the hand of treachery and crime thwarted the ambitions of a young man full of enthusiasm, noble, pure-hearted, generous, and loving to others, turning his dream into a tragedy that saddened an entire nation and shocked not only his family but extended to the entire Saudi community.
There are no words to describe the horror of the event, and there is no justification for this heinous crime against the innocent soul of an ambitious, decent young man. All we can do as a connected human community in response to this incident is to offer condolences to his family and to every father and mother, every brother and sister, every young and old person in this homeland. Mohammed is our son, our collective loss, and the pain that his innocent image will leave in our hearts and eyes will not fade, accompanied by a flood of our sincere prayers for mercy for the deceased and peace and comfort for the hearts of his parents and relatives. For loss alone is pain, and treachery is a bleeding wound that can only heal through faith in God's decree and patience with His destinies.
As for the message that every student outside the Kingdom should remember, it is as follows:
Be aware of your surroundings and avoid being in isolated or unfamiliar places during late hours, especially in any country where crimes, prohibited items, and thefts are prevalent.
Adhere to safety guidelines and research safe transportation options, emergency support, and protection policies provided by their schools or scholarships, and stay in touch with your country's embassy in case of any emergency.
Establish a reliable support network and keep contact information for your country's embassies, classmates, and local community members, and keep them updated on your whereabouts and plans.
Do not hesitate to seek help if you feel unsafe or notice unusual behavior; immediately contact the authorities or responsible entities. Let us remember that Mohammed Al-Qassim was not just a victim, but a painful reminder that the appreciation of safety must go hand in hand with the pursuit of knowledge and education.
And that there are hearts fluttering around you, aching for your absence, and waiting for your safe return.
In conclusion
The departure of Mohammed Al-Qassim was not just the loss of an individual, but a wound in the conscience of a nation. While we await justice, Mohammed remains present in the memories of Saudis, a martyr for knowledge, and a victim of treachery that cannot be justified by anything.
There are no words to describe the horror of the event, and there is no justification for this heinous crime against the innocent soul of an ambitious, decent young man. All we can do as a connected human community in response to this incident is to offer condolences to his family and to every father and mother, every brother and sister, every young and old person in this homeland. Mohammed is our son, our collective loss, and the pain that his innocent image will leave in our hearts and eyes will not fade, accompanied by a flood of our sincere prayers for mercy for the deceased and peace and comfort for the hearts of his parents and relatives. For loss alone is pain, and treachery is a bleeding wound that can only heal through faith in God's decree and patience with His destinies.
As for the message that every student outside the Kingdom should remember, it is as follows:
Be aware of your surroundings and avoid being in isolated or unfamiliar places during late hours, especially in any country where crimes, prohibited items, and thefts are prevalent.
Adhere to safety guidelines and research safe transportation options, emergency support, and protection policies provided by their schools or scholarships, and stay in touch with your country's embassy in case of any emergency.
Establish a reliable support network and keep contact information for your country's embassies, classmates, and local community members, and keep them updated on your whereabouts and plans.
Do not hesitate to seek help if you feel unsafe or notice unusual behavior; immediately contact the authorities or responsible entities. Let us remember that Mohammed Al-Qassim was not just a victim, but a painful reminder that the appreciation of safety must go hand in hand with the pursuit of knowledge and education.
And that there are hearts fluttering around you, aching for your absence, and waiting for your safe return.
In conclusion
The departure of Mohammed Al-Qassim was not just the loss of an individual, but a wound in the conscience of a nation. While we await justice, Mohammed remains present in the memories of Saudis, a martyr for knowledge, and a victim of treachery that cannot be justified by anything.


