Obituaries
Obituary–Sanabel Abubaker
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Sanabel Abubaker, daughter of Shukri Abubaker of the HLF5
Death of Malcolm Shabazz
Grandson of El-Hajj El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) Confirmed by Family
Ardeshir Cowasjee: Activist, Philanthropist and Columnist
Famous for his somewhat sarcastic writing style along with deep and clear perception of the social problems, Mr Cowasjee was one of the best known personalities of Pakistan.
Obituary of Mr. Ziaul Hassan Rizvi
Mr. Zia-ul Hassan Rizvi, P.Eng., a world renowned hydraulic Engineer of Pakistani origin passed away on 28 October 2012 in Toronto, Canada.
Maryam Jameelah: ‘With An Eyeful Of Madina’s Dust’
“You have to read these”, my friend compelled me, giving me a couple of yellowed, printed-long-ago sort of books. That gave me my first glimpse into the fascinating life and inspiring works of Maryam Jameelah.
Mehdi Hassan: Golden Voice Silenced Forever
Pakistani ghazal legend Mehdi Hassan recorded more than 20,000 songs, and had millions of fans
Obituary: Siraj Tirmizi
Siraj Bhai as we all used to address him, was our guide, mentor, brother, friend and comrade.
Obituary: Muhammad Abdal Rahman Barker (1929-2012)
Scholar of Urdu and South Asian Studies Passes away.
Abdul Ghaffar Sheikh, Dedicated AFMI Member, Passes Away
It is with profound sadness that the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) announces the passing away of Br. Abdul Ghaffar Sheikh.
Jazz Musician Hassan Abdullah Passes
ATLANTIC CITY–Popular musician Stanley Barber, whose Muslim name was Hassan Abdullah, passed away last Saturday. He was 59.
Mayor Omar Ahmad Passes Away
SAN CARLOS, CA–The news will be read with profound sadness that Mayor Omar Ahmad of San Carlos City, California, passed away on on the morning of May 10th at the age of 46.
Remembering “Brother Hodari”
As a member of the MANA Shura, he was dear to us because of his warm and deeply caring personality, love for Allah (Glory be to Him) and His Messenger (peace be upon him), his commitment to social justice, and his love for his people…
Obituary: Arif Syed
Dallas, TX–Arif Sayed, a jewelry wholesaler and experienced businessman for 33 years, was killed in Huntsville, Texas, after an altercation with thieves who attempted to steal merchandise from his van.
On Losing My Nana Jaan (Grandfather)
My grandfather, a chess master, would allow us to beat him at chess every time much to the chagrin of our relative onlookers. I was and still am awful at chess.
Obituary: Mr. Mohd. Qasim
Mr. Qasim was a very active and dynamic personality of the local Pakistani community and a past president of PAA.
AFMI Condoles the Passing Away of Irfanullah Sahab of Faizabad
FARMINGTON,MI–The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) is deeply sadenned by the passing away of Eng. Irfanullah Saheb of Faizabad, a visionary educationist & self-less community worker.The entire AFMI organization considers his death a personal loss. We pray that Allah (swt) grant him maghfirah and patience and perseverance to his family, friends, and [...]
Obituary: Omer Khalidi
The untimely death of Dr. Omar Khalidi leaves a huge void in the field of Indian Muslim studies in general and in Hyderabad studies in particular.
Obituary: Azher Uddin Ansari
Mr. Azher Uddin Ansari, retired Geophysicist/Civil Engineer/Professor, peacefully departed this world on August 25, 2010 at the age of 75 in St. Paul, Minnesota USA.
Obituary: Dawud At-Tauhidi
Plainfield, IN 05/24/2010) – Muslims in North America lost a visionary and inspiring leader in education. Dawud At-Tauhidii passed away on Sunday, May 23rd after battling cancer for two years.
