Born without sight and raised amid poverty, Hafiza Khadiza Khatun of Chinipara village in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila has memorised all 30 paras of the Holy Quran simply by listening to recitations on a mobile phone.
For years, Khadiza lived a fragile life in a dilapidated hut, where even light rain or a gust of wind posed a threat to her shelter. Her daily life was defined by economic hardship, physical vulnerability, and the struggle to survive.
Yet, Khadiza’s story is not one of despair alone. It is a testament to resilience, spiritual devotion, and the transformative power of compassion.
Today, sitting calmly on the veranda of her newly built brick house, she holds the Holy Quran gently in her hands.
Though visually impaired, the sacred verses flow effortlessly from her lips, shaped by years of listening, repetition, and devotion. Her soft recitation fills the surroundings with a quiet serenity.
After completing her recitation, Khadiza raises her hands in prayer, her voice low and composed, offering heartfelt supplications.
Among her prayers, she also remembered former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, demonstrating her concern and inclusivity beyond personal or political considerations. Beside her, her husband Mahadi Hasan joined silently in prayer, the moment reflecting a shared sense of faith, humility, and humanity.
From Vulnerability to Security
Before receiving her new home, Khadiza and her husband lived in constant anxiety, unsure whether their fragile shelter could withstand even mild storms.
That uncertainty has now been replaced with stability through a humanitarian initiative led by BNP National Executive Committee Organising Secretary and former deputy minister Asadul Habib Dulu.
Dulu personally oversaw the construction of a modern brick house for Khadiza, which was inaugurated on Wednesday (December 10).
For Khadiza, the house is far more than bricks and cement. It represents safety, dignity, and the promise of a new beginning. Speaking at the inauguration, Dulu emphasised the humanitarian spirit of the initiative.
“We have not come here just to open a brick-built house. We are here to celebrate the triumph of humanity. Khadiza Khatun cannot see, yet she memorised the entire Quran by listening on a mobile phone.
