ACKNOWLEDGING THE ROLE OF PROF FARIDA KHANAM

telephone and narrated the story of Andrei Bykov. I expressed my helplessness in achieving what renowned professors and English experts couldn’t accomplish. I felt utterly powerless in the situation. However, Farida Khanam responded with a completely different perspective. “We have the entire night,” she declared. “We will pray to God and stay awake to prepare it.” After an hour of her insistence, I finally acquiesced. Subsequently, I sat down with Farida Khanam, engaging in a discussion about the document. Eventually, we finalized its outline. Farida Khanam took charge of writing, with me contributing my thoughts in both English and Urdu, which she then transformed into English. This process consumed several hours, and eventually, a few-page article took shape. However, by the time it was completed, dawn had begun to break. Following this, we both performed the Fajr prayers. Afterward, over morning tea, Farida Khanam proceeded to the conference office, where she typed the three-page document on the computer. Simultaneously, she printed multiple copies and promptly handed them over to Andrei Bykov. After reviewing the document, Andrei Bykov returned to my room with a noticeable sense of delight. Clutching a copy of the paper, he exclaimed, “This is exactly the kind of document I desired. I will present it in today’s session, secure its approval, and disseminate it worldwide.” He further expressed his admiration, stating, “I have never come across a document on peace that is as clear and concise as this one.” This document finds its place within my 136-page book titled The Ideology of Peace, published in 2003. It served as the initial catalyst for gaining international recognition for my perspective on global peace and the efforts I had undertaken. Subsequent incidents unfolded, culminating in the honour of receiving the International Peace Prize in Switzerland on October 12, 2002. The award was presented by former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev. Detailed accounts of this event can be found in the travelogue MY JOURNEY TO SWITZERLAND (https:// cpsglobal.org/books/my-journey-switzerland). The selfless contribution of Farida Khanam exemplifies the remarkable natural miracle ingrained in a woman’s character as an inherent instinct. The selfless contribution of Farida Khanam exemplifies the remarkable natural miracle ingrained in a woman’s character as an inherent instinct.