Voices of Hope
Voices of Hope: Uyghur
Nur Amina
Nur Amina shares the story of the Uyghur people of East Turkistan, shedding light on the hardships they face.
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Voices of Hope
True stories, told by the people who lived them. Survivors, teachers, and mentors sharing how they held on to hope, so that you can too. New episodes are added as they are ready; subscribe on YouTube to catch them first.
Voices of Hope
Voices of Hope: Bosnia
Jasmina
Jasmina, a survivor of the Bosnian genocide, shares her harrowing yet inspiring story. Despite devastating losses during her family’s escape, she channels her strength into raising awareness, calling on us to learn from history, confront injustice, and stand united for a better future.
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Voices of Hope: Kashmir
Aimen
Aimen reflects on her early memories of Kashmir, a land rich in beauty and history but marked by struggle.
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Voices of Hope: Sudan
Ahmed
Ahmed reflects on Sudan’s rich cultural and economic history alongside the present reality of millions displaced.
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Voices of Hope: The Story of Sumayyah bint Khayyat
Sumaiyyah
Sumaiyyah reflects on the story of Sumayyah bint Khayyat, her struggles, resilience, and steadfast determination.
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Voices of Hope: Palestine
Jamil
Jamil traces the rich history of Islamic civilization in Palestine and the profound legacy of the Prophets on the land, drawing on verses of the Glorious Quran to illustrate Palestine’s sacred and honoured place in Islam.
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Voices of Hope: ISAC
Akeel Khan with Br. Asad
A conversation with Br. Asad, co-founder of the Islamic Schools Association of Canada, on how hope is shaping the future of Islamic education: building God-centred schools, nurturing wellbeing, and urging schools to break out of silos and collaborate in strength.
Lived Hopefulness
Episode 1: Surviving Cancer
Yasmin
Yasmin courageously shares her journey as a cancer survivor: the pivotal choices of trust and vulnerability, the struggle of balancing honesty with her children, and the contemplation of opening up to her community.
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Episode 2: Living with Blindness
Roy Maynard
Roy Maynard reflects on overcoming the many challenges that living without sight presented, offering an inspiring perspective on resilience and perseverance.
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Episode 3: Accepting Your Disabilities
Abdulhakim
Abdulhakim humbly shares his transformative experience of navigating life as a visually impaired individual, highlighting the strength it takes to adapt to disabilities with grace and determination.
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Episode 4: Facing Tough Moments
Michella Abrahams-Ali
Michella Abrahams-Ali shares two powerful lessons: finding the courage to move forward even when fear feels paralyzing, and embracing the opportunities that let us grow.
Education
Episode 1: The Purpose of Education
Dr. Shameeza Khan
Education is more than outcomes; it is a mission to inspire hope. Dr. Shameeza Khan reflects on the deeper meaning of education and invites us to see teaching as a mission of service, community uplift, and worship.
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Episode 2: The HOPE Framework
Dr. Shameeza Khan
Humility, optimism, perseverance, and experience. Dr. Shameeza Khan unpacks hope in education through the H-O-P-E framework, showing how these steps guide lesson planning and help students grow from uncertainty toward confidence.
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