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I grew up in the south of Iran

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'I grew up in the south of Iran. We came to the UK three years ago. We were atheists.

Now I have a Bible in Farsi. My favourite verse is Jeremiah 49.34, because it talks about my country, Iran. ‘I will restore the fortunes of Elam in the days to come,’ declares the Lord.

I like that part because it’s so alive now. It’s like they wrote it yesterday. It gives me hope. I have a heart about my country.

I’m a rapper and I record music. I’m trying to share this message of hope with other young people. They don’t like religious people, so I know I have to share this message in a language that they will understand.

So, I hope that the Kingdom of God comes in Iran, that there will be happiness among young people, not depression and despair. There’s no hope. But Jesus can bring hope.'

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