LETTERS AND OPINIONS

LETTERS AND OPINIONS Aapa’s contribution to the mission is paramount. She has been translating Maulana’s works for more than 40 years. Because of her tireless efforts, today we have a body of Islamic literature available in English. Without English books, the CPS mission would not have been a global mission. -Dr. Saniyasnain Khan (New Delhi) Farida Aapa is truly an inspiration and motivation to me and all women. Through her sheer dedication, hard work and focus, she has lived every word of her father’s teaching: Starve the problem and feed the opportunity. By accepting her role in the CPS mission, she has carried it forward so impressively. -Asra Masood (Bengaluru) By reading aapa’s inspirational story, I am glad to inform you that I’ve regained my spirit to serve humanity by spreading the words of Almighty. I plan to make the best use of my time for my personal development and to gain the Quranic wisdom so that I can inculcate it in my upcoming generations. I also wish to inspire the present youth around me to ponder over their creation and the creation plan of Almighty God. -Ayesha Kausar (Telengana) Reading about aapa’s journey from an ordinary village to being such an integral part of the CPS mission is very inspiring. Keeping aapa’s life ahead of me, I shall take baby steps towards educating myself and my family. I am not now afraid to fail but inspired to try once more. I will read, read, read and acquire knowledge and have intellectual discussions with my family. -Subia Kausar (Bengaluru) From Farida aapa’s story, I learnt a very valuable lesson that one should make the best use of the available opportunity. One should not waste precious time waiting for the right moment. It is a wrong approach to keep waiting for big opportunities. God will make a way for you if you are sincere and give your best. -Tazain (Bengaluru) Prof Farida Khanam’s interview published in the March 2021 issue of Spirit of Islam received many comments from the readers. Some of them are presented here. The feedbacks have been edited for consistency, clarity and brevity. Some of the comments were in Urdu which have been translated into English. A gift package has been despatched to all of them.