Episode 5: The Story of Shahid Butt
Untold Stories: The Bosnia Series - The Other Archive
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From Discovery to Action: A Spiritual Journey
This chapter chronicles a transformative personal journey of spiritual discovery in the early 1990s, where the speaker initially grapples with their religious identity before immersing themselves in Islamic teachings. Following a life-altering experience during Hajj and a profound reaction to the atrocities in Bosnia, they transition from an aid worker to a key figure advocating for the oppressed. The narrative captures the emotional turmoil, the urgency of humanitarian action, and the complexities of commitment amidst conflict.
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