I Shall Not Complain

I shall not complain to anyone or expect grace from anyone other than Allah, so help me Allah.

O Lord, my heart is plagued with troubles.

I shall not complain to anyone other than You, even if the seas complain of dryness.

My spirit is free in the heavens, while my body is overpowered by chains.

Praise God, who has granted me patience in times of adversity and gratitude in times of gladness.

Praise God, who has placed a garden and an orchard in my bosom, so they will be with me always.

Praise Allah, who has granted me faith and made me a Muslim.

Praise Allah, Lord of the world.

Abdul Aziz who wishes not to reveal his last name had just graduated from university in his native Riyadh, Saudi Arabia when U.S forces launched their attack on Afghanistan. He travelled to the refion to find his brother and bring him home safely.

soon after Abdul Aziz found him, both men were picked up by Northen Alliance forces, after being tortured in an Afghan prison he was turned over to the U.S military and eventually sent to Guantanamo along with his brother.

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