What motivates me? Part three

I want to tell you about my trip to Japan and Japan’s unsung heroes. It was a 13 hour flight to get there and a distance of over 10,000km.  I would like to thank the sponsor for their generosity in offering me a business class ticket, thereby enabling me to sleep for 7 hours before arriving in Tokyo, via Osaka.

I spoke at the Fourth Annual Seminar on Islam and Disaster Response, held at Tokyo University. The Seminar was made special for me by two Non-Muslim Japanese ladies, joining hands with the local Muslim community. One of them had travelled to Pakistan and Afghanistan, while the other had visited the dangerous area affected by the tsunami.

Both of them had taken a great risk internationally (being kidnapped) and nationally (the effect of radiation on their bodies).  The only common fear amongst them was their fear of travelling or coming closer to Muslims.
One of them said: “I was a little bit scared, suspicious and bewildered. I have been cautioned by my relatives and family”. After her experience she came back with a more positive feeling towards the fellow Japanese and Asian Muslims in Japan.

I have to bow down to the two ladies, who don’t just talk the talk, but can walk the walk! They became the source of my motivation and the power behind my drive during my visit to Tokyo which lasted 48h.

To be continued....