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Quote from the Holy Koran
"All that lives on earth or in the heavens is bound to pass away.
But your Lord (God), full of Majesty and Glory shall remain forever
Then which of your Lord's Blessings will you deny?
On Him depend all creatures in the heavens and on earth
And every day He manifests Himself in yet another [wondrous] way
Then which of your Lord's Blessings will you deny?"
The Holy Koran, Chapter 55 (Ar-Rahman), verses: 26~30
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EID GREETINGS from The Free Aafia Campaign and the family of Dr. Aafia!
Aafia, Mariam, Suleman, Ahmad - from happier times
A message to all friends, supporters and people of conscience everywhere:
Thank you to each one of you for extending to Aafia and to us, her family, the hand of friendship during this trying and difficult time. Thank you for your prayers, your words of comfort to Aafia and to each member of our family. And, praise be to God for all He has done by bringing such blessings into our lives through each one of you. We will not lose hope so long as our faith in God and the light of your brave hearts burns brightly for Aafia and for us.
All we can offer in return is a prayer that May God bless each of you and your loved ones and may you live your lives in peace, freedom and prosperity.
"The Family of Dr. Aafia."
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I MISS YOU
A poem for Dr. Aafia
by her sister, Dr. Fauzia
My Dear Aafia, My little sister
My little sister, My little sister
I miss you so
How much I miss you, I cannot say
My true feelings words cannot portray
I cry myself for you to sleep
In my dreams for you to creep
My little sister, I miss you so
Every day a new dawn brings light
Dear Lord end my sisters plight
My emotions I cannot express
Flowing tears I cannot regress
My little sister I miss you so
Every step I take is for you my dear
Every thought is to pull you near
I wish I could get you back
See you free and cut you slack
My little sister, I miss you so
Your sweet smile I wish to see
Laughter and joyful tears be
Have you embrace mommy, my mission
Your kids smiling with you my commission
My little sister, I miss you so
Your agony tears my heart
Your screams rip me apart
My helplessness, my frustrations
Shameful Egos of two nations
My little sister I miss you so
All my efforts seem in vain
I wish I could share your pain
May Your faith give you might
For righteousness we have to fight
My Dear Aafia
My little sister, My little sister
I miss you so
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RAMADAN REFLECTIONS: Blessings and Hope amidst Pain and Sorrow
A personal account by Dr. Aafia's brother, Mohammad
As we come to the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr of 2009, it is the 7th Eid we will celebrate without Aafia being among her friends and family. But we will celebrate. Not because we forget Aafia or because we abandon her but because there are many reasons to celebrate and to be thankful for God's many, many blessings.
In some ways, for a long time, I could not get myself to see beyond the pain and stress of the whole saga of my sister disappearing with her three young children, and that too under such a notorious cloud of suspicion and innuendo. Celebrations or even allowing oneself to experience the simple pleasures of life seemed wrong and filled me with remorse. After all, Aafia and her children were denied these same treasures of family and friends that only freedom allows, and yet we all take for granted. So, for a long time I put myself in a mental prison with her even though it was neither productive nor therapeutic.
During the last year events have taken our whole family on such a phenomenal roller coaster ride of emotions and stress that I am amazed that we are all still here. Much of this has been played out in public and many of you have had a window into our journey. Aafia is still in a miserable place and it seems like the most powerful forces on earth are determined that she stays there. So many people come up and express sympathy but feel that we are fighting a lost cause - hoping in the face of a hopeless situation. Yet, I find reason to celebrate and have genuine hope....
Full article here
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New song released in celebration of Dr. Aafia (in Urdu)
"Istiqamat Ko Teri Salam" Click here to listen online.
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Poem: Ghum na kar saat rab he (Urdu)
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Stand for humane treatment and stand against injustice! Standing for Dr. Aafia brings light to all missing persons, victims of extraordinary rendition and people held in secret prisons. It sends the message that all human beings, especially - our sisters - Muslim women have rights!
God Bless,
The Free Dr. Aafia Campaign |
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