Assalam O Alaikum,
Alhamdolillah, Shahid Mahmood Bhai has passed onto his holy abode, after a long life, by the Grace of Allah Almighty.
An eventful life of challenges, accomplishments and a legacy for his progeny and his Loved Ones.
May his Soul rest in Peace and may Allah Almighty grant Sabr to all he has left behind.
With happy memories of spiritual conversations and happy times together.
Tariq B.
My girls and I can’t stop reminiscing about the good times spent with our dear Shahid chacha. Every time he met with my girls, he showered them with his love and he couldn’t help but tear up being around them. He would say “you both remind me of my brother.” Through my conversations with him over the years, I got the feeling that he felt guilty that he was here and his brothers weren’t. I am in peace knowing that they are all together now, Not just with each other but his parents. ❤️
Zara (left), Hannah (right)
Seher
A pillar of our family and community has left us. May Allah give him the highest muqaam in jannat e firdaus. We will miss him so much. NJ will not be the same without him. A man with great statue and integrity. He impacted the lives of so many. We will miss you Shahid bhai. May Allah give sabr to all of us grieving his loss.
Khurram and family
Shahid Bhai with Shahid Ahmed of Connecticut (Habiba Apas son) at my son Saifs reception on 21st April 2017. May Allah swt shower HIS choicest of blessings & grant Shahid Bhai Jannat ul Firddaus IA, Aameen summa Arameen Ya Rabbil ‘Alameen and sabr e jameel to Saleha Apa, Hamida Apa, Sayeeda Apa, Ajju & Nafeesa and last but not least; Magaret Bhabi, Jamal & his siblings IA, Aameen.
Indeed Shahid Mahmood was handsome, dashing and more – one who strived to imbibe the words of The Divine, to his core – right to the depths of his being. For more than a decade, starting his day at 3 am with Tahajjud at the masjid and spending countless hours reading and with the recitation of the Quran.
With passion and zeal striving to the end to spread it’s (Quran’s) message, through conversation, writing, discussion, inter-faith dialogue and distributing box loads of copies (of the holy book).
May Allah subhanawataala accept his amaal as sadaqa ay jariyaa for our parents, and may his progeny be sadaqa ay jariya (continuous source of charity) for him. Ameen, ya Rabbil Aalameen.
Dearest Shahid Bhai was a gift and blessing to his parents, children and all who came in his life.
🙏🤲🙏❤.
MAWLANA JALAL AL-DIN AL-RUMI passed away on Dec 17, 1273. This date is known as Shab-i Urs (Wedding Night). Every year the 17th of December is celebrated as the night of Rumi’s reunion with his Beloved.
When I die when my coffin is being taken out you must never think i am missing this world don’t shed any tears don’t lament or feel sorry i’m not falling into a monster’s abyss when you see my corpse is being carried don’t cry for my leaving i’m not leaving i’m arriving at eternal love when you leave me in the grave don’t say goodbye remember a grave is only a curtain for the paradise behind you’ll only see me descending into a grave now watch me rise how can there be an end when the sun sets or the moon goes down it looks like the end it seems like a sunset but in reality it is a dawn when the grave locks you up that is when your soul is freed have you ever seen a seed fallen to earth not rise with a new life why should you doubt the rise of a seed named human have you ever seen a bucket lowered into a well coming back empty why lament for a soul when it can come back like Joseph from the well when for the last time you close your mouth your words and soul will belong to the world of no place no time. ~ Rumi – رومی ❤
Afzal A.
IN MEMORIAM
Since our dear Shahid Bhai has migrated to another blessed realm, I only wish to remember Shahid Bhai as he was in his Prime Time- which remained with him for a long, long time- until recent years.
The man Shahid Mahmood was a debonair in many respects. Any one who knew him, will vouch that he remembers him as a stylish cricketer, and the man with a charming disposition and a winning smile! He had some great qualities of heart and mind. Large-hearted and loving; ever ready to be helpful in any way possible. A fine conversationalist and a delightful company.
Shahid Bhai was always a very responsible person and a dependable friend. We loved him and respected him very much. For many of us, he was an ideal and a hero. Shahid Mahmood was a Diamond with many brilliant cuts and shinning facets.
May Allah bless his soul and grant him an honourable place in Heaven. Aameen.
Syed A.
To honor a son, a brother & Father Shahid Mahmood
Please join me to honor an extraordinary
man!
His impeccable
character, struggles,accomplishments, appreciate if you can!
He was, for his parents,
Like the Rock of Gibraltar!
He often stood between them & total disaster!!
During the terrible days of the cruel partition of India!
He was a a child,almost teenager..
Yet stood up and acted like a true “man”!
Crossed the border alone on train/foot alike uncounted million others..
While our father went before him on foot same path ( with a bodyguard)
While the son went alone on his own in this war ravaged border crossing between two newly carved rival nations
And few months later on saraswati ship( boat )in a raging September storm went his mom 5 sisters and 2 brothers!!!
To their new homeland
Pakistan!!
What followed then is resettlement story
Of millions of refugees
From both sides!
His life story from the start
Was extraordinary u cd set it apart !!!!
Destined to serve his family and country as well
Through a tumultuous challenging life he managed to father four sons and two daughters who could tell!
Andre, Feriel, Jamal, Hamid Reema & Naeem
Each one more stunning And brilliant as the other!
In looks character as well!
Despite a long life of trials & tests
He was blessed with all this
Subhanallah
Ammapoems
We have lost an icon in Shahid Bhai. He was a lovely and charming person and I am grateful for the time I was able to spend with him. We lost both Amanat Bhai and Shahid Bhai in a space of three months. They will never be replaced in our hearts. NJ will never be the same again. Pajju
Syed P.
I really do not know how to express my sadness over Shahid bhais death he was a wonderful person I was very fond of him as he was of me we use to talk to each other often but since a year or so ago he was not very responsive it must have been the onset of this. Horrible desease that he succumbed too in his last few months he was in great pain and regardless of how deep a void he has left we have to be grateful that he is in a better place with no pain may Allah SWt give him the highest rank in Jan at ul Firdaus and may his wife and sons carry his legacy forward
Please accept my deepest condolences on his passing away this year has been a terrible year so many dear ones have departed from us very sad but who are we to question the Almighty.
Salma W.
