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In this archival video interview, Noor Mohammad narrates his journey from Afghanistan during a period when conflict was about to erupt against Russia. He recounts arriving with a small group of Pakistanis, undergoing brief training, and later being arrested inside the Gajara Mosque. During the interview, Noor Mohammad clarifies that his original purpose for coming was education, not participation in conflict. He explains that while he had come to study, he was pressured by others to assist them. Reflecting on the future, he states that his intention, if released, is to return to studying in a madarsa and continue learning Shariyat. This interview offers an important historical perspective on individual experiences, personal intent, and the complex realities faced by people living amid conf
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