Thames Valley Bahá’í Community

An appeal from a community member

Alláh-u-Abhá everyone,

My name is Bashir, and I am reaching out with hope in my heart. My fiancée, Jasmine, and I are planning to get married soon in Istanbul. Despite the difficult economic crisis, the feeling of misplacement, and the uncertainty surrounding our future, we are holding onto our dream of beginning our life together with love, dignity, and faith.

Economic hardship and inflation in Iran have made even the simplest hopes and plans feel out of reach for the youth. After many heartfelt discussions, careful consideration, and consultation with our community, we chose Istanbul as the place where we can begin building our future together.

We are humbly asking for your support to help cover the essential costs of our legal marriage paperwork, travel expenses, and accommodation, as well as the basic expenses needed to establish our new home. These are the foundations we need to start our married life with security and peace of mind.

Thank you for being part of our story and helping us start this next chapter.

With gratitude,

Bashir & Jasmine

https://www.gofundme.com/f/love-against-all-odds-help-b-j-marry

“Fasting is the cause of awakening man. The heart becomes tender and the spirituality of man increases. This is produced by the fact that man’s thoughts will be confined to the commemoration of God, and through this awakening and stimulation, surely ideal advancements follow”.

-Abdu’l-Bahá