High Hopes

A Message for Peace in Arakan and Sittwe

To our brothers and sisters in Arakan - Rohingya, Rakhine, and all who call Sittwe home,

We stand at a crossroads in our beloved land. The scars of conflict burned villages, empty markets, and families torn apart cry out for healing.

In Sittwe, where over 100,000 of us live in camps, where prices soar and hope feels scarce, we see the pain of division. Yet, we also see the strength of our shared spirit.

From the Rohingya singing the Arakan anthem to Rakhine neighbors sharing food in times of need, we know unity is possible.
Peace is not just silence from guns; it is justice, dignity, and a future where every child in Sittwe can dream without fear.

The junta's control and the Arakan Army's fight must not define us. Instead, let us choose dialogue over destruction.

Let us, as civilians, reach across divides Rohingya to Rakhine, Muslim to Buddhist to rebuild trust. Small acts, like sharing stories or aid, can light the path forward.

We call on all sides junta, AA, and global powers like India, Bangladesh, and the UN to listen. Stop the blockades starving our people. Open safe paths for aid. Include our voices in peace talks, as we, the heart of Arakan, know what Sittwe needs: schools, not soldiers; markets, not mines; citizenship and respect for all.

To the world, hear us: Arakan's pain is humanity's pain. Support our call for justice, as raised at the UN in September 2025, and push for accountability through courts like the ICC. To our youth, hold fast to hope your courage in camps and villages is our future.

Together, let us plant peace in Sittwe’s soil. Let us honor our ancestors by building a home where no one is left behind. Join hands, share this vision, and let peace rise in Arakan.

With hope and solidarity,
The People of Sittwe

There is no other way left to regain our country. Why are people’s eyes only on Palestine? Arakan has already become Mog — the name and identity of the Rohingya will soon be erased. 😞

🌟 1. Takbir (Most Important)

Recite this frequently during the days of Eid, especially after prayers:

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, la ilaha illa Allah, wa Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa lillahil-hamd
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest and all praise is for Allah.

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🐑 2. Dua Before Qurbani (Sacrifice)

If you are offering a sacrifice:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ هَذَا مِنْكَ وَلَكَ
Bismillah, Allahu Akbar, Allahumma hadha minka wa laka
In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, this is from You and for You.

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🤲 3. General Dua for the Day of Eid

اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Allahumma taqabbal minna innaka Antas-Sami’ul-‘Aleem
O Allah, accept from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

You can also say:

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ هَذَا الْعِيدَ عِيدَ خَيْرٍ وَبَرَكَةٍ وَسَلَامٍ
O Allah, make this Eid a day of goodness, blessings, and peace.

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💬 4. Eid Greeting (Dua to Each Other)

تَقَبَّلَ اللَّهُ مِنَّا وَمِنْكُمْ
Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum
May Allah accept (good deeds) from us and from you.

Money may bring comfort, but it is faith and spirituality that truly nourish the soul.

In a world where wealth can buy many things, respect and the time we save for worship guide us towards our true destination.

Remember, a good life is empty without devotion to the Lord. 🕌


Khairul Aiman