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السلام عليكم
Here is my paragraph regarding the Iraq Tour, and why id like to win this trip Insha'Allah:
For years, my heart has cried to visit Karbala, Najaf, Kazimain, Samarra and Baghdad.
Every year I watch others go while wondering when Allah will finally call me too, after every salaah i repeat these duas that Allah through the sadqah & waseela of our beloved prophet Muhammad (s.a.w), Ahlul bayt and awliyah, grant me the opportunity to see these sacred mazaar's with my own eyes Insha'Allah. My love for the Ahlul Bayt and Awliya is something words could never fully explain.Winning this trip would heal a longing my heart has carried for so long.
(Zahrah Mohammed Haniff Khan)

Assalamu alaikum
My name is Muhammad Bilal Sherriff.
I would love to enter the competition for the Iraq trip.
Please find my paragraph below jazakallah Khair.
Ever since I was a little boy, I have carried an inexplicable drawing toward Iraq, a land tied to the holy names of Hazrath Ali (A.S, Imaam Hussain(A.S), Hazrath Abbas(A.S), Zainab (س), Cities of Najaf, and Karbala that shaped my faith through their profound stories of courage, sacrifice, loyalty, and devotion to Allah (SWT). This is not just a destination I want to visit to say "I have been there" I long to feel it deep in my heart, to touch that sacred soil, to pray, reflect, and cry my heart out as I finally lighten the worldly burdens I have carried for years. I dream of standing before Mola Ali(A.S) in Najaf, Imaam Hussain(A.S) in Karbala, and exploring the historical holy sites of Baghdad and Kadhimiya connected to the Ahlul Bayt. Being in Baghdad to visit the darbaar of Ghaus-e-Paak, Hazrath Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (رحمه الله) especially during his blessed Urs alongside believers from around the world would bring together everything my soul has ever longed for in one journey. Winning this trip would grant me something money cannot buy the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, leaving me deeply grateful to Allah (SWT),the Ahlul Bayt and Awliya Ikraam for allowing me to stand in these sacred places I have only ever seen in pictures, so that I may finally say, The little boy who dreamed of Iraq finally made it, and whisper with a full heart, "Ya Allah… You finally brought me here, Alhamdulillah!!!. Winning this trip will also allow me to fulfill my late mothers wish of one of her children carrying her name to these sacred place's. Jazakallah Khair , Ameen
(Muhammed Bilal Sherriff)

My name is Mohammed Kameel, and my greatest wish is to visit Baghdad to present myself at the blessed shrine of Sarkar Ghouse Paak, Abdul Qadir Gilani. Since I was young, I have heard countless stories of his immense spiritual rank, mercy, and the countless lives that have been transformed through Allah's permission by his blessed du'as. One famous saying attributed to him is, "My foot is upon the necks of all the Awliya of Allah," expressing the lofty spiritual station Allah granted him. Jalaluddin Rumi also praised the friends of Allah, reminding us that those who seek their company are guided closer to Allah. A journey to Baghdad would not simply be a trip for me—it would be a life-changing spiritual experience, a chance to make heartfelt du'a, seek closeness to Allah, and strengthen my love for His beloved servants. I pray that this visit brings barakah, guidance, and positive change to every aspect of my life. If I am blessed with this giveaway, I will cherish every moment with gratitude and remember everyone in my du'as. Insha'Allah, if this journey has been written for me by Allah, no one can take it away, and if it is my destiny, I will stand before Sarkar Ghouse Paak with a heart full of hope, humility, and gratitude. My wish to visit the sacred land of Karbala is deeply personal and comes from a place of love, faith, and remembrance. On 10 May, my beloved grandmother passed away after a long illness and old age. The following day, during her burial at Flower Road Cemetery, my uncle, Sheraaz Saddack, who loved his mother beyond words, was overcome with grief. Just a few metres from her grave, he suffered a heart attack and returned to his Creator. My uncle was a devoted lover of Imam Hussain (A.S.), and his love for the Imam could never be measured. He always taught us, his nephews, that if loving Imam Hussain (A.S.) meant people would call you a Shia, then so be it, because true love for the Imam is beyond labels and beyond words. He often spoke about his lifelong dream of walking the blessed soil of Karbala and standing before the shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S.), but sadly that dream remained unfulfilled. As a police officer serving the Chatsworth community, he dedicated his life to protecting others and standing against oppression and injustice, reflecting the timeless message of Imam Hussain (A.S.). If I am blessed with this opportunity, I will carry my uncle's salaam in my heart and humbly present it at the shrine on his behalf, praying that Allah accepts this act of love and grants him the highest ranks in Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.
Muhammed Kameel Moodley