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Jul 12
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What I Saw in Bosnia - 30 Years After th...

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The Bosnian genocide is a testament to the resilience of Islam—and a reminder that Gaza will overcome too.

Listen to Dr. Omar Suleiman as he visits Bosnia and reflects on the stories of survivors and the atrocities of Srebrenica 30 years later, where bones are still being recovered, and speak on what lessons can be learned from witnessing yet another atrocity targeted toward Muslims.

#bosnia #gaza #genocide

00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayers
01:34 My Purpose to Visit Bosnia
02:03 The Freshness of Genocide
03:14 Personal Reflections and Survivor Stories
05:25 Comparisons to Gaza
06:27 The Importance of Early Intervention
09:14 Symbolism of the Srebrenica Flower
10:18 Survival and Resilience of Islam in Bosnia

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