The couple had been praying when a gunman burst into the mosque. He shot and
killed 51 people that day and injured many others. In this book
Husna's husband, Farid Ahmed, tells Husna's story, including the day of the
attack.
Farid describes the selflessness and bravery with which Husna lived her life.
As well as looking after her daughter and paraplegic husband, Husna was an
important member of the community, helping women and running classes for
children.
Her last selfless act was going back into the mosque to look for her husband
on that fateful day, after she had already led other women and children to
safety.
Husna's husband, quite remarkably, forgives the alleged killer.
Farid's philosophy of forgiveness, peace and love is an example of how faith
and humanity can be tools for navigating even the most horrific of tragedies.
Author Biography
Farid Ahmed has lived in New Zealand for 30 years. Twenty-one years ago he
became a paraplegic when a drunk driver ran him over on the street. Miraculously
Farid survived, but is now confined to a wheelchair. Despite that Farid is a
Senior Leader at the Deans Ave Mosque in Christchurch and he works as a
homeopath. Since the attacks he also speaks around the world, preaching his
message of forgiveness and love.