Najma Ghouse; the final journey here
Najma Ghouse Passed away on Thursday the 22nd of May 2008, and leaves behind a legacy of purposeful life, full of good will and thousands of friends who mourn her passing deeply and will miss her terribly.
Najma was born in Hyderabad, India on November 18, 1947. She was raised in Karachi, Pakistan and spent most of her adult life (35 Years) in Dallas area. She is survived by her Mother, who is 80 now, three daughters, a grand daughter, four grand sons, four brothers, three sisters and a grieving husband. A total family of 57 members, all but nine live in Carrollton Texas.
She was diagnosed for ovarian cancer on August 14, 2007. Surgery for Peritoneal Cancer was done on August 29, 2008. The Chemotherapy regimen appeared to work. A very virulent form of Cancer returned and Chemotherapy started again. On May 8th the family agreed to the in home hospice program. After two weeks at home, on Thursday, May 22nd at 7:20 PM, she peacefully took her last breath and embarked on her eternal Journey.
Najma was stoic, she had prepared for this journey, she had jettisoned the anxieties and the desires of worldly living. She was content with the purposeful life she lived, and grateful to the creator for enriching her with a full spectrum of life experiences from serene bliss to utter sadness, loneliness to being loved. No wonder she passed away with a smile on her face, as if saying, I have successfully completed my life as an individual, a woman, mother, sister, daughter, grand mother and a wife and now I need to experience the eternal life.
Najma and husband Mike have lived in Carrollton since 1999. Najma's daughter Farah lives in New York, Uzma with her husband Sultan and two kids live in Dubai and Erum and her husband Sabir live with their three kids in Lewisville. Mike's son Jeff goes to the Law school at SMU and daughter Mina will be going to UTD.
Najma's legacy – The Spirit of Volunteerism
Her dearest and last project was, developing a shelter for the disadvantaged and women in distress, particularly immigrants, who were not fully integrated in to the society. The process had just begun and she held a meeting at her house in Carrollton in March this year.
Her joy was in helping set up the free Medical clinic for the uninsured as a service of the Islamic Association of North Texas. Today the clinic opens three days a week and serves a large number of patients a month.
She was deeply involved in "Bazm-e-Urdu" a literary poets group in Dallas started by her father. She participated in 35 International "Musha-Era's" (Poetry recitation sessions) with some of the most celebrated poets in the language from across the globe.
The spirit of Volunteerism
She reveled in giving and was rewarded by that internal happiness. She served all in need, irrespective of race, color, religion or age.
She is fondly remembered for organizing nearly thirty free community health fairs.
Najma was blessed with an open mind and an open heart. She was proud to have served the Annual Spelling bee conducted by the DFW Hindu Temple, Qaid Mela's of Pakistan Society, Dinner events of Chambers of Commerce, the Lions Club, The Muslim Community Center, Red Cross, the United Way and other organizations. To her every human being deserved caring.
Najma won the hearts of thousands of Dallas émigrés from South Asia; the people from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka through her radio programs since 1996. Her program "Yadien aur Choti Choti Batien" was hugely popular. She weaved beautiful songs with life's little things that make life worth living.
She was one of the first commercial South Asian Radio co-broadcasters in Dallas; the program was called Asian News Radio in 1996 on AM Radio 1150. She also co-anchored the first Desi TV program in 1996 on TV 52 in the DFW Market.
The Golden Oldies and Golden Melodies was a memorable program that Najma and I shared with some 200 of our friends, several times in the late Nineties. It was down the memory lane, living in the imaginary yester years for a few pleasant hours.
Najma was a master of ceremonies for many of the biggest Bollywood concerts in town, especially with Lata Mangeshkar, Shahrukh Khan, Aishwariya Rai, Aamir Khan, Amit Kumar, Salman Khan, Asha Bhosle, Kumar Sanu, Sonu Nigam and just about every big star. The most cherished moment for Najma was when Lataji, the Saraswati of Indian singers praised her emceeing, her command on the language and her voice to the point that Farida Jalal, the international emcee stepped back and gave the Microphone to Najma to continue emceeing. Asha Bhosle repeatedly admired Najma's manner of speaking.
She was the master of Ceremonies at the annual thanksgiving celebrations and has presided over many of the annual events for the Pakistan Society, Muslim Community Center, Lions Club and several civic organizations.
Najma had an eternal reverence for her teacher Ms. Safia Khan at Newtown High School in Karachi, Pakistan. She credited Ms. Khan for instilling discipline and determination to serve the mankind. She must have been a great teacher and an inspirer.
Najma Ghouse was a committed Citizen. Committed to serving the community, she ran for the Carrollton City council and would have won, had some of her supporters did not assume that she will win and not go to polls.She was a Medical technologist by profession and switched to serving the real estate industry in the last decade as it allowed her to volunteer.
She was one of the founding members of the Texas Muslim Women's Foundation; she served on the boards of Red Cross, Pakistan Society and the Muslim Community Center for human services.
She was accorded the title “Ambassador for peace” by the Inter religious and international federation for world peace. She had the honor of emceeing the Dallas event for Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon upon her 72 nation peace mission, and had the distinct honor of Garlanding the first couple Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon.
Najma was a big part of the Cricket scene in Dallas. She had co-sponsored several tournaments and was the co-commentator at the first largest Cricket tournament in Dallas "The MG Gold cup" in 1996. The tournament boosted Cricket in Dallas area and gave birth to North Texas Cricket Association.She had a green thumb; the summer of 2007 provided the family with fresh Tomatoes, Okra, Egg Plants, Dill, green peppers, coriander leaves, mint, green onions, peaches, figs, beans and much more from her Garden.
She enjoyed visits to Dallas Arboretum. Visiting a running creek in Salado had become a sacred trip to us. Driving to Tyler and singing along the Golden Oldies was her way of enjoying life.She performed Hajj, one of the duties of a Muslim, once in a life-time. She also recited the Shahadah, the pledge that God alone is worthy of worship and Prophet Muhammad was God's messenger several times during her last few days and particularly on the last day. It is considered a purifying statement by Muslims.
She let go of things and attained her freedom, Nijaat, Mukti, Moksha and Nirvana. May God bestow his mercy on her. Amen.
Najma and I shared good and bad times, sadness and happiness, nothingness to bountifulness, turbulence to serenity and above all a deep love. On Wednesday, as I was stepping out, she called my name, I turned around and looked at her; she said "I love you". That love will sustain me. Thank you Najma.
Mike Ghouse
http://www.mikeghouse.net/
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From Santha and GK KalyanramSantha and I send our prayerful condolences on Najma's passing on.
I knew Najma -- she had all the gifts (obviously, except for longevity) of a wonderful human being and a thoughtful citizen. As some one who has personally confronted untimely loss of a loved one, I know that time, while not a healer (for untimely deaths), will certainly give you an opportunity to regroup your life with the acceptance of the new reality.
We know that Najma is in that "undiscovered place" (as Shakespeare would call it) -- joyous, peaceful and restful.
Najma, in her life reminded of its vitality and possibilities, and in her death Najma reminds us of its fragility and impermanence. And with that realization, we too continue to travel carrying with us a sense of appreciation and gratitude for all that Najma gave us.
As T.S. Eliot used to sing, "In the end, is my beginning." And so, I think, Najma is making a new beginning. Let us wish her all the fortunes as she starts this new journey and sing in the words of vedic hymn (as an eclectic, I know that you will appreciate and embrace this) --
Pashyema sharadashatam
(May Najma see pleasant sights for eternity)
Jiveme sharadashatam
(May Najma live for eternity)
Nanddama sharadashatam
(May Najma enjoy the pleasures of life for eternity)
Modaama sharadashatam
(May Najma enjoy the company of friends and family for eternity)
Bhavaama sharadashatam
(May Najma be illustrious for eternity)
Shrunvaama sharadashatam
(May Najma hear auspicious sounds for eternity)
With prayers.
Santha and GK
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From Dr. Ram Rao
Dear MikeI liked Najma and will miss seeing her with you, whether at Kananda gatherings or elsewhere. The last time I saw her and spoke to her and held her hands, she was hopeful though she knew the challenges she was facing. She was too young to leave us. I hope that the future will see better treatment for these dreaded diseases so that young people can live a fuller life. The days ahead will be difficult for you and your family. I can only wish you thestrength to face them. Be assured we will all remember Najma fondly.
Ramji
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I knew Najma -- she had all the gifts (obviously, except for longevity) of a wonderful human being and a thoughtful citizen. As some one who has personally confronted untimely loss of a loved one, I know that time, while not a healer (for untimely deaths), will certainly give you an opportunity to regroup your life with the acceptance of the new reality.
We know that Najma is in that "undiscovered place" (as Shakespeare would call it) -- joyous, peaceful and restful.
Najma, in her life reminded of its vitality and possibilities, and in her death Najma reminds us of its fragility and impermanence. And with that realization, we too continue to travel carrying with us a sense of appreciation and gratitude for all that Najma gave us.
As T.S. Eliot used to sing, "In the end, is my beginning." And so, I think, Najma is making a new beginning. Let us wish her all the fortunes as she starts this new journey and sing in the words of vedic hymn (as an eclectic, I know that you will appreciate and embrace this) --
Pashyema sharadashatam
(May Najma see pleasant sights for eternity)
Jiveme sharadashatam
(May Najma live for eternity)
Nanddama sharadashatam
(May Najma enjoy the pleasures of life for eternity)
Modaama sharadashatam
(May Najma enjoy the company of friends and family for eternity)
Bhavaama sharadashatam
(May Najma be illustrious for eternity)
Shrunvaama sharadashatam
(May Najma hear auspicious sounds for eternity)
With prayers.
Santha and GK
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From Dr. Ram Rao
Dear MikeI liked Najma and will miss seeing her with you, whether at Kananda gatherings or elsewhere. The last time I saw her and spoke to her and held her hands, she was hopeful though she knew the challenges she was facing. She was too young to leave us. I hope that the future will see better treatment for these dreaded diseases so that young people can live a fuller life. The days ahead will be difficult for you and your family. I can only wish you thestrength to face them. Be assured we will all remember Najma fondly.
Ramji
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From Dr. Nakadar
Dear Mike:
ASAK,
I wish I could share your grief and sorrow. May Allah (swt) grant her Magferat, an ala place in heaven and patience to you all to bear this unbearable loss. Although I had met her only couple of times, last time on TMO presentation in Dallas, I was impressed with her straightforwardness, simplicity and kindness. She was wonderful a person. Her attempt to run for the city council inspired many women in our community.
Dear Mike:
ASAK,
I wish I could share your grief and sorrow. May Allah (swt) grant her Magferat, an ala place in heaven and patience to you all to bear this unbearable loss. Although I had met her only couple of times, last time on TMO presentation in Dallas, I was impressed with her straightforwardness, simplicity and kindness. She was wonderful a person. Her attempt to run for the city council inspired many women in our community.
May I request you to send me Najma's photograph and couple of paragraph write up that I want to publish in The Muslim Observer under obituary?
Dr. Nakadar
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From Joe & Bishop Riah Abo El-Assal, Jerusalem
Mike,
so very sorry to hear of your loss.
I send you and your loved one feelings and thoughts of peace and healing.
Take care and keep in touch,
our hearts go out to you,
Joe & Rea
Bishop Riah Abo El-Assal
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From Cindy & Ron Branson, Mayor, City of Carrollton
Mike,
Cindy and I were very saddened to hear about Najma. I can only imagine what it feels like to loose someone that close. If we could ease your pain in any way, we would be more than happy to do so.
Blessings to your family.
Ron and Cindy Branson
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From Dr. Sayyid M Syeed, ISNA
Dr. Nakadar
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From Joe & Bishop Riah Abo El-Assal, Jerusalem
Mike,
so very sorry to hear of your loss.
I send you and your loved one feelings and thoughts of peace and healing.
Take care and keep in touch,
our hearts go out to you,
Joe & Rea
Bishop Riah Abo El-Assal
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From Cindy & Ron Branson, Mayor, City of Carrollton
Mike,
Cindy and I were very saddened to hear about Najma. I can only imagine what it feels like to loose someone that close. If we could ease your pain in any way, we would be more than happy to do so.
Blessings to your family.
Ron and Cindy Branson
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From Dr. Sayyid M Syeed, ISNA
Dear Mike,
Assalamu Alaikum,
Assalamu Alaikum,
The inevitable has come. As Allah says in the Quran, when the scheduled time for one's death comes, one can neither bring it a moment before that time, nor postpone it a moment beyond that time. This is something that is not in the hands of us mortals. Allah has taken Najma into His protection. We pray for her Maghfirah (forgiveness) and ask Allah to open the doors of Jannah ( paradise) for her.
We appreciate your heroic patience and endurance during this time of trial for you. Your total devotion to her and you single minded commitment to giving her comfort and solace at a time when she was gracefully preparing for her final departure, was highly commendable. I am sure it must be equally highly rewarding spiritually. May Allah give you patience and give you courage to continue her legacy in a positive direction.
As our Prophet advised us, to perpetuate the memory of our loved ones, we should institutionalize their legacy. We should make sure that their aspirations, ideas, dreams and commitments are translated into long lasting institutions that continue to work for those aspirations and dreams beyond their earthly existence. As a tireless activists husband, it should be your life long commitment to continue strengthen the agenda that she had held dear to herself.
Once again, we pray for patience for you in this time of trial and pray to Allah to give you the strength to get the right lessons from this sad but great experience, and enrich you spiritually with right insights and understanding of life. Ameen
With sincere salaams,
Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed
National Director
Islamic Society of North America
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From TN Nair, Kerala Hindu's Of North America
Dear Mike,
On the behalf of KHNA Trustee Board I would like to convey my deepest condolences. We will pray for the soul of the departed.
Om Namshivaya
T.N.Nair
Chairman
Kerala Hindu's Of North America
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Dear Mike,
On the behalf of KHNA Trustee Board I would like to convey my deepest condolences. We will pray for the soul of the departed.
Om Namshivaya
T.N.Nair
Chairman
Kerala Hindu's Of North America
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From Mirza A. Beg
Dear Mike
Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilaihi Rajioon To say that I am sad about Najma's passing is an understatement. These are the times that though we want to comfort, but do not find adequate words that would ease the pain.
Your best consolation is the grace, care and love that both of you bestowed on each other when the dire certainty of parting stared you in the face. The deep faith and invaluable conjoined journey you shared sustained both of you and will carry you through in these intensely sad times.
Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilaihi Rajioon To say that I am sad about Najma's passing is an understatement. These are the times that though we want to comfort, but do not find adequate words that would ease the pain.
Your best consolation is the grace, care and love that both of you bestowed on each other when the dire certainty of parting stared you in the face. The deep faith and invaluable conjoined journey you shared sustained both of you and will carry you through in these intensely sad times.
May God grant you and your family peace, and Najma his loving grace and protection! I feel fortunate to have known her. I know today you will be very busy with all the details of the last rites, and final earthly farewell. The next few days will be harder to bear.
It may make a modicum of difference to know that I share in your pain as I have known enough pain know how you much you will miss her. You know that Najma touched many lives and affected the institutions he loved. The void will be felt far and wide and for long. The best tribute we can pay is to redouble our efforts to do what we praise her for.
One can never be adequately prepared for the ultimate parting, even though in the back of our minds we all know that it is right around the corner.
Life is a gift that needs to be cherished, enjoyed and lived with grace and humility. Both of you knew that and lived every moment to its fullest. Her memory will help you continue the struggles both of you considered important that gave meaning to your lives.
With sadness, best wishes and regards,
Mirza
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From Dr Zafarul Islam Khan
Dear Br Ghouse saheb,
Assalamu 'Alaikum.
With sadness, best wishes and regards,
Mirza
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From Dr Zafarul Islam Khan
Dear Br Ghouse saheb,
Assalamu 'Alaikum.
I am really sorry to learn about the sudden demise of your beloved wife. It surely is not only a personal loss to you but also a loss to the whole Indian community in the US, as Sister Najma was active in social and community service. I offer my personal and All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat's sincere condolences to you and all members of your family and pray to Allah ta'ala for her maghfirath and elevation to the highest quarters of Jannat. Ameen.
With salaam and best regards
Dr Zafarul-Islam Khan
President, All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat
& Editor, The Milli Gazette
New Delhi
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Dr Zafarul-Islam Khan
President, All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat
& Editor, The Milli Gazette
New Delhi
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From Rekha & Vijay Gajaria
Mike
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the very untimely demise of Najma baaji. We knew her so very well. It bewilders our minds as to the lila of God. She will always be missed by all of us. And we pray to Lord to give you and your family strength to overcome the loss.
Bhagvad Gita. Verse 2.16
Nasato Vidyate Bhavo
Nabhavo Vidyate Satah
Ubhayor Api Drsto Ntas
Tv anayos tattva-darsibhih
Translation
Those who are the seers of the truth have concluded that of the non existent (material body)
there is no endurance and of the eternal (the soul) there is no change....
Rekha & Vijay
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Mike
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the very untimely demise of Najma baaji. We knew her so very well. It bewilders our minds as to the lila of God. She will always be missed by all of us. And we pray to Lord to give you and your family strength to overcome the loss.
Bhagvad Gita. Verse 2.16
Nasato Vidyate Bhavo
Nabhavo Vidyate Satah
Ubhayor Api Drsto Ntas
Tv anayos tattva-darsibhih
Translation
Those who are the seers of the truth have concluded that of the non existent (material body)
there is no endurance and of the eternal (the soul) there is no change....
Rekha & Vijay
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From Will and Edna Cornell
Our Prayers on your behalf….Insh'Allah the best to you all
Will And Edna Cornell
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Our Prayers on your behalf….Insh'Allah the best to you all
Will And Edna Cornell
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From Rohit Chopra
Dear Mike
I am so very sorry to hear about your wife. Please accept my condolences on your loss. I will be thinking about you during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Rohit
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Dear Mike
I am so very sorry to hear about your wife. Please accept my condolences on your loss. I will be thinking about you during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Rohit
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From Salil Tripathi
Dear Mike
My sincerest condolences. Najma was full of courage, as have you been. May the memories give you the strength.
Peace;
Salil
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Dear Mike
My sincerest condolences. Najma was full of courage, as have you been. May the memories give you the strength.
Peace;
Salil
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From John Laxmi
Dear Mike, my sincere condolences. She was lucky to have your love and attention till the end. May God give you the strength to carry on.
John
John Laxmi
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Dear Mike, my sincere condolences. She was lucky to have your love and attention till the end. May God give you the strength to carry on.
John
John Laxmi
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From Rashid & Habiba and Family
Indeed Mike
Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon
From God we came and to God we go!
Rashid and Habiba and Family
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Indeed Mike
Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon
From God we came and to God we go!
Rashid and Habiba and Family
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From Ram Narayanan
Mike:
I am so sorry to know that your beloved wife passed away.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your children.
May God give you all the strength to bear this irreparable loss!
Yours in sympathy,
Ram Narayanan
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Mike:
I am so sorry to know that your beloved wife passed away.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your children.
May God give you all the strength to bear this irreparable loss!
Yours in sympathy,
Ram Narayanan
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From Bhupen & Neelu Ganatra
Mike
With a shock and irrecoverable sorrow, we accept his decision for departure of Najmaji on her eternal journey. Please accept our condolences. We pray that Lord gives courage to you and your family to bear this loss and that her soul may rest in peace.
Even though physically she is no longer with us, she will always remain with us in spirit.
I am sorry. I did not open my e-mails until just now and therefore could not be there at the Mosque for her last rights.
Mike, take care.
Bhupen and Neelu
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Mike
With a shock and irrecoverable sorrow, we accept his decision for departure of Najmaji on her eternal journey. Please accept our condolences. We pray that Lord gives courage to you and your family to bear this loss and that her soul may rest in peace.
Even though physically she is no longer with us, she will always remain with us in spirit.
I am sorry. I did not open my e-mails until just now and therefore could not be there at the Mosque for her last rights.
Mike, take care.
Bhupen and Neelu
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From Ayub Khan
Dear Br. Mike Ghouse,
Assalaam Alaikum
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. May Allah grant your departed wife the highest stations in Jannah.
I pray for her maghfirah and sabr for your entire family. Ameen.
wassalaam,
Ayub Khan
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Dear Br. Mike Ghouse,
Assalaam Alaikum
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. May Allah grant your departed wife the highest stations in Jannah.
I pray for her maghfirah and sabr for your entire family. Ameen.
wassalaam,
Ayub Khan
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From Atiq Khan
Dear Mike, AsA,
Amina and I were all very saddened to hear about Najma's passing away. We offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Allah give you all the patience to bear this loss and may Allah give a place in Jannah to the departed.
Sincerely Yours
Atiq
Dear Mike, AsA,
Amina and I were all very saddened to hear about Najma's passing away. We offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Allah give you all the patience to bear this loss and may Allah give a place in Jannah to the departed.
Sincerely Yours
Atiq
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From Malik M Ahmed
Dear Mike Ghouse
I received a tragic news inallilah he wa inallilh he rajaoon, our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time, may Allah grant her higher place in Janna tul Firdaous.
Please except our deepest condolences on behalf of "Ahmaddiyya Muslim Community".
May Allah provide you and your family Sabr & comfort.
AMEEN
Humbly,
Malik M Ahmed
sec. propagation
chapter DFW
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Dear Mike Ghouse
I received a tragic news inallilah he wa inallilh he rajaoon, our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time, may Allah grant her higher place in Janna tul Firdaous.
Please except our deepest condolences on behalf of "Ahmaddiyya Muslim Community".
May Allah provide you and your family Sabr & comfort.
AMEEN
Humbly,
Malik M Ahmed
sec. propagation
chapter DFW
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From Suma Kulkarni
Dear Mike,
We are very sorry to hear about the untimely sad demise of dear Najma! Our heartfelt condolences to you and family! We pray the almighty to give you and family strength to bear the loss of dear Najma. She will be missed profoundly in the community!
Regards,
Suma
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Dear Mike,
We are very sorry to hear about the untimely sad demise of dear Najma! Our heartfelt condolences to you and family! We pray the almighty to give you and family strength to bear the loss of dear Najma. She will be missed profoundly in the community!
Regards,
Suma
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From Imam Zia Shaikh , Irving Masjid
Assalamualaykum,
My condolences, may Allah SWT grant her a high place in Jannah.
Wassalaam
Imam Irving Masjid
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Assalamualaykum,
My condolences, may Allah SWT grant her a high place in Jannah.
Wassalaam
Imam Irving Masjid
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From Ashvini, Bharathi, Sindhu & Arjuna Pandit
Our heartfelt condolences. She served the noble cause.
Ashvini, Bharathi, Sindhu and Arjuna Pandit
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Our heartfelt condolences. She served the noble cause.
Ashvini, Bharathi, Sindhu and Arjuna Pandit
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From Ali Rizvi
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. I pray that Late Najma Ghouse's soul rest in peace and Allah give courage to Mike Ghouse to go through this difficult time.
Ali Rizvi, Boston, MA
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Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. I pray that Late Najma Ghouse's soul rest in peace and Allah give courage to Mike Ghouse to go through this difficult time.
Ali Rizvi, Boston, MA
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From Dr. Maysoon, Singapore
Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon...Allah yerhamha Ameen. Azam Allah Ajrakum wa asknaha naeem aljanah ameen ameen ya rabu alameen.
May God give you the strength to bare your great loss.
Maysoon
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Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon...Allah yerhamha Ameen. Azam Allah Ajrakum wa asknaha naeem aljanah ameen ameen ya rabu alameen.
May God give you the strength to bare your great loss.
Maysoon
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From Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Washington DC
My dear Mike, As-Salaam Alaikum
I was saddened to hear the news of Najma’s passing away. Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilaihi wa rajewoon.
Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time of loss.
I know that your great strength will help you get through this saneha.
Remember, "Those who live in the hearts of others never die."
Sincerely,
Zafar
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My dear Mike, As-Salaam Alaikum
I was saddened to hear the news of Najma’s passing away. Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilaihi wa rajewoon.
Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time of loss.
I know that your great strength will help you get through this saneha.
Remember, "Those who live in the hearts of others never die."
Sincerely,
Zafar
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From Shamim Siddiqi, New York
My Dear Br Ghouse, Assalamu Alaikum
My Dear Br Ghouse, Assalamu Alaikum
The inevitable has happened. None of us can escape it. Those who are born have to see it. It is our destiny.
Ghouse Bhai, You now have no choice but please have SBR, do Istighfar for her, remember her legacies and try to fulfill her aspirations as the truthful embodiment of her active life. You will then never miss her. She will always be at your side, inspiring you and giving you enormous courage and stamina to face the odds of life to accomplish your joint goal to serve the humanity at large.
May Allah bless her soul, pardon her sins, if any, multiply the reward of her good deeds, place her in Jannatul Firdaous, give solace to you, your children, her relatives and the vast circle of your friends and acquaintances around the world. Amen!
I wish I could attend her funeral. However, my best prayers for her Maghfirah will always be there, Insha Allah
Shamim Siddiqi
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Ghouse Bhai, You now have no choice but please have SBR, do Istighfar for her, remember her legacies and try to fulfill her aspirations as the truthful embodiment of her active life. You will then never miss her. She will always be at your side, inspiring you and giving you enormous courage and stamina to face the odds of life to accomplish your joint goal to serve the humanity at large.
May Allah bless her soul, pardon her sins, if any, multiply the reward of her good deeds, place her in Jannatul Firdaous, give solace to you, your children, her relatives and the vast circle of your friends and acquaintances around the world. Amen!
I wish I could attend her funeral. However, my best prayers for her Maghfirah will always be there, Insha Allah
Shamim Siddiqi
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From Akram Syed
Dear Mike, ASAK
I am in Bangalore, Zeba just informed me that Najma Bhabi passed away. Our deepest condolences to you and family, May Allah reward her Jannah. Ameen, she was a sweet person who touched so many hearts in this world. I wish I could attend her janaza prayers, but Allah has His own plans. Insh’Allah I’ll visit you after I return, till then let us all pray for the grieving family and the Maghfirah of the deceased.
Regards,
Akram Syed
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Dear Mike, ASAK
I am in Bangalore, Zeba just informed me that Najma Bhabi passed away. Our deepest condolences to you and family, May Allah reward her Jannah. Ameen, she was a sweet person who touched so many hearts in this world. I wish I could attend her janaza prayers, but Allah has His own plans. Insh’Allah I’ll visit you after I return, till then let us all pray for the grieving family and the Maghfirah of the deceased.
Regards,
Akram Syed
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From Happy & Sonia
Dear Mike,
We're deeply saddened to hear the news about Najma Auntie. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time! May Najma Auntie rest in peace and god gives us all the strength to accept the things that we cannot change.
With deepest sympathy....
Happy and Sonia
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Dear Mike,
We're deeply saddened to hear the news about Najma Auntie. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time! May Najma Auntie rest in peace and god gives us all the strength to accept the things that we cannot change.
With deepest sympathy....
Happy and Sonia
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From Masroor Siddiqi
May ALLAH grant her eternal peace and JANAT UL FIRDOUS
and Sabr to you
Masroor
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May ALLAH grant her eternal peace and JANAT UL FIRDOUS
and Sabr to you
Masroor
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From Azhar Azeez
Assalamu Alaikum,
On a very sad note Sister Najma Ghouse, a very dear sister from our community passed away yesterday around 7:00PM. "Inna li Allah wa inna ilayhi rajoon" ‘Surely to Allah (swt) we belong and to him we shall return. Sister Najma was a long time resident of Carrollton and a very active social and community worker. When we were buying the IAC Masjid property she was our realtor and helped us in a big way. She served on the board of MCCHS and was also very active at IANT clinic. We ask Allah (swt) to give patience to all the family members at this difficult moment. “Ajr jazil" and "Sabr Jamil". The Janaza prayer will be held today at Dallas central Mosque in Richardson after Jummah Salat at 2:30PM and burial will take place in Denton cemetery in Denton, TX. Please make dua for her maghfirath.
Jazak Allah Khair
Azhar Azeez
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From Cindy & Ron Branson, Mayor, City of Carrollton
Mike,
Cindy and I were very saddened to hear about Najma. I can only imagine what it feels like to loose someone that close. If we could ease your pain in any way, we would be more than happy to do so.
Blessings to your family.
Ron and Cindy Branson
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Assalamu Alaikum,
On a very sad note Sister Najma Ghouse, a very dear sister from our community passed away yesterday around 7:00PM. "Inna li Allah wa inna ilayhi rajoon" ‘Surely to Allah (swt) we belong and to him we shall return. Sister Najma was a long time resident of Carrollton and a very active social and community worker. When we were buying the IAC Masjid property she was our realtor and helped us in a big way. She served on the board of MCCHS and was also very active at IANT clinic. We ask Allah (swt) to give patience to all the family members at this difficult moment. “Ajr jazil" and "Sabr Jamil". The Janaza prayer will be held today at Dallas central Mosque in Richardson after Jummah Salat at 2:30PM and burial will take place in Denton cemetery in Denton, TX. Please make dua for her maghfirath.
Jazak Allah Khair
Azhar Azeez
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From Cindy & Ron Branson, Mayor, City of Carrollton
Mike,
Cindy and I were very saddened to hear about Najma. I can only imagine what it feels like to loose someone that close. If we could ease your pain in any way, we would be more than happy to do so.
Blessings to your family.
Ron and Cindy Branson
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From Jack & Laura Stotz
Mike
Please know that we have prayed for Najma and for the entire Ghouse family during this time and we will continue to keep your family in our prayers that you may find God's comfort in knowing that Najma is now with Him
She was a blessing to all that came to know her.
Jack and Laura Stotz
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Mike
Please know that we have prayed for Najma and for the entire Ghouse family during this time and we will continue to keep your family in our prayers that you may find God's comfort in knowing that Najma is now with Him
She was a blessing to all that came to know her.
Jack and Laura Stotz
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From Bhopi & Kamla Dhall
Dear Mike,
It is with great sorrow that we have learnt of the sad passing of Najma.
Her passing is a great loss to the entire community.
Please accept our heart felt condolences.
May the lord give you and the family strength to bear this irreparable loss.
Sorrowfully,
Bhopi and Kamla Dhall
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From Farooq Hemani
Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon
Najma will be thoroughly missed. She was an inspiration for so many of us. May Allah grant her eternal peace.
Mike, I have a cast on my foot and not allowed to walk much, otherwise I would not miss her Namaz-e Janaza. May Allah grant you strength to overcome this great loss.
Farooq Hemani
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Dear Mike,
It is with great sorrow that we have learnt of the sad passing of Najma.
Her passing is a great loss to the entire community.
Please accept our heart felt condolences.
May the lord give you and the family strength to bear this irreparable loss.
Sorrowfully,
Bhopi and Kamla Dhall
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From Farooq Hemani
Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon
Najma will be thoroughly missed. She was an inspiration for so many of us. May Allah grant her eternal peace.
Mike, I have a cast on my foot and not allowed to walk much, otherwise I would not miss her Namaz-e Janaza. May Allah grant you strength to overcome this great loss.
Farooq Hemani
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From Atul Khara
Dear Mike:
Please accept our deepest condolence on
passing away of Najma Ghouse.
Our prayers are with you.
Atul Khara
Plano, Texas
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Dear Mike:
Please accept our deepest condolence on
passing away of Najma Ghouse.
Our prayers are with you.
Atul Khara
Plano, Texas
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From A Basit Siddiqui
Dear Mike, AA,
We were all very saddened to hear about Sr. Najma's passing away. My wife joins me in offering our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Allah give you all the patience to bear this loss and may Allah give a place in Jannah to the departed.
A Basit Siddiqui
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From Inayat & Salma Lalani
Amin!
Inayat and Salma Lalani
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Dear Mike, AA,
We were all very saddened to hear about Sr. Najma's passing away. My wife joins me in offering our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Allah give you all the patience to bear this loss and may Allah give a place in Jannah to the departed.
A Basit Siddiqui
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From Inayat & Salma Lalani
Amin!
Inayat and Salma Lalani
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From Steve & Yoko
Dear Mike,
Our condolences to your family at this time.
We are so happy she could go with peace, and could spend her last hours with those she loved.
I regret I cannot come the prayer today, but please know that we are praying for your family.
Thank you for the suggestion of making a donation. We shall do so in loving memory of your wife.
With love
Steve and Yoko
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Dear Mike,
Our condolences to your family at this time.
We are so happy she could go with peace, and could spend her last hours with those she loved.
I regret I cannot come the prayer today, but please know that we are praying for your family.
Thank you for the suggestion of making a donation. We shall do so in loving memory of your wife.
With love
Steve and Yoko
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From Tatiana Androsov
May Najma be shine in the reflection of His Light...
Tatiana Androsov
Thanks-Giving Square
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From Gautam Kumar
I am extremely sorry to hear - this is much sooner than expected!!!
I pray for the peace of her soul - she will be dearly remembered.
Gautam Kumar
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May Najma be shine in the reflection of His Light...
Tatiana Androsov
Thanks-Giving Square
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From Gautam Kumar
I am extremely sorry to hear - this is much sooner than expected!!!
I pray for the peace of her soul - she will be dearly remembered.
Gautam Kumar
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From Praveen & Sangeeta Singh
Dear Mike,
Let her soul rest in PEACE in the feet of ALMIGHTY. Have courage to face the situation and we are all with you in sharing your irreparable loss, which no words can fill in.
We all prey god to give you the strength.
In deep Sympathy!
Praveen Singh and Sangeeta Singh
California
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From Janie Chihal
Mr. Ghouse,
I don't know you but receive your E-mails since our family lives in High Country. Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your family member.
Janie Chihal
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Dear Mike,
Let her soul rest in PEACE in the feet of ALMIGHTY. Have courage to face the situation and we are all with you in sharing your irreparable loss, which no words can fill in.
We all prey god to give you the strength.
In deep Sympathy!
Praveen Singh and Sangeeta Singh
California
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From Janie Chihal
Mr. Ghouse,
I don't know you but receive your E-mails since our family lives in High Country. Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your family member.
Janie Chihal
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From Gregory Gomez & Family, Apache Nation, Arizona
Mike, our prayers are there with and for you and your family.
Always,
GGG and family
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Mike, our prayers are there with and for you and your family.
Always,
GGG and family
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From Arshia & Arshad J Nizam
Mike:
Arshia and I are saddened to hear Najma Apa's passing away. Whole DFW community is going to miss her, she will be remembered for may generations for her selfless work. May Allah give her a place in Jannah, and give you strength and patience to bear this loss.
Warmest Regards,
Arshad J. Nizam
Financial Advisor
Guided Portfolio Manager
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Mike:
Arshia and I are saddened to hear Najma Apa's passing away. Whole DFW community is going to miss her, she will be remembered for may generations for her selfless work. May Allah give her a place in Jannah, and give you strength and patience to bear this loss.
Warmest Regards,
Arshad J. Nizam
Financial Advisor
Guided Portfolio Manager
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From Infoworld
We were sorry to hear about your loss. May Allah bless her soul and give the family the courage and patience.
Infoworld
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We were sorry to hear about your loss. May Allah bless her soul and give the family the courage and patience.
Infoworld
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From Raghu & Meena Bhardvaj
Dear Mike,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. She was a great community leader and we were waiting to see her as a Carrolton Mayer. Today we lost a sister of our community. She was a great inspiration to all the women crowd here in DFW.
May God give her eternal peace and continue to give strength to you and the family to bear this great loss.
Our prayers are with you.
Raghu and Meena Bhardvaj
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From Khurram Farooqie
Mike
I just read the shocking news of your wife’s passing. I am completely shocked and bereaved. May Allah grant her the highest order in Heaven...and may he grant you and your family peace in knowing that she is in a better place. I am so saddened by this news and even though I only met her with you a handful of times, she left a marking impression.
Please let me know if there is absolutely anything that I can do. I am out of the country right now but will be back Insh’Allah on Sunday.
Yours Truly
-Khurram
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Dear Mike,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. She was a great community leader and we were waiting to see her as a Carrolton Mayer. Today we lost a sister of our community. She was a great inspiration to all the women crowd here in DFW.
May God give her eternal peace and continue to give strength to you and the family to bear this great loss.
Our prayers are with you.
Raghu and Meena Bhardvaj
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From Khurram Farooqie
Mike
I just read the shocking news of your wife’s passing. I am completely shocked and bereaved. May Allah grant her the highest order in Heaven...and may he grant you and your family peace in knowing that she is in a better place. I am so saddened by this news and even though I only met her with you a handful of times, she left a marking impression.
Please let me know if there is absolutely anything that I can do. I am out of the country right now but will be back Insh’Allah on Sunday.
Yours Truly
-Khurram
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From Anwar & Laila K Khan
Salaam,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept Anwar and mine's deepest condolences as we will pray for her and you during this difficult time.
Best Regards,
Laila K. Khan
Director of Operations
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
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Salaam,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept Anwar and mine's deepest condolences as we will pray for her and you during this difficult time.
Best Regards,
Laila K. Khan
Director of Operations
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
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From Howard Self
Dear Mike,
Our prayers are for Najma's blessed transition. God bless you for your wonderful faith and heart. With all our love,,,,,,,,, Howard Self
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Dear Mike,
Our prayers are for Najma's blessed transition. God bless you for your wonderful faith and heart. With all our love,,,,,,,,, Howard Self
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From Prof. Sree Sreenivasan
Mike: Am so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there's anything we can do, let us know.
May God give you strength in this difficult time.
Prof. Sree Sreenivasan
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Mike: Am so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there's anything we can do, let us know.
May God give you strength in this difficult time.
Prof. Sree Sreenivasan
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From Mustafaa Carroll
As Salaamu Alaikum Mike,
On behalf of my family and I, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of our Sr. Najma. Although we realized the situation was grave, we never gave up hope and we are deeply saddened by your loss. Inna Allahi wa inna Allahi rajaoon. From Allah we come and to Allah we return. May Allah subhana wa ta-ala forgive her sins and grant her the paradise, and give you sabr and rahma in your time of need. As Salaamu Alaikum.
Br. Mustafaa
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From Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq
Dear Br. Ghouse,
Salaam.
Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilaihi wa rajewoon.
I am so deeply saddened at Bhabi passing away, which we all will have to encounter.
May Allah embrace her in abounding mercy and forgiveness and grant her the highest status in Jannah.
May Allah also give you and your family to bear with this loss.
Fi amanillah.
Farooq
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As Salaamu Alaikum Mike,
On behalf of my family and I, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of our Sr. Najma. Although we realized the situation was grave, we never gave up hope and we are deeply saddened by your loss. Inna Allahi wa inna Allahi rajaoon. From Allah we come and to Allah we return. May Allah subhana wa ta-ala forgive her sins and grant her the paradise, and give you sabr and rahma in your time of need. As Salaamu Alaikum.
Br. Mustafaa
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From Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq
Dear Br. Ghouse,
Salaam.
Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilaihi wa rajewoon.
I am so deeply saddened at Bhabi passing away, which we all will have to encounter.
May Allah embrace her in abounding mercy and forgiveness and grant her the highest status in Jannah.
May Allah also give you and your family to bear with this loss.
Fi amanillah.
Farooq
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From Madhu Sastry
Mike,
Very sorry to hear the bad news. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. It is a great loss to our community.
Please let us know if we can assist you in anyway at this difficult time.
Thanks,
Madhu Sastry
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Mike,
Very sorry to hear the bad news. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. It is a great loss to our community.
Please let us know if we can assist you in anyway at this difficult time.
Thanks,
Madhu Sastry
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From Dr. Daniela
Dear Mike,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your wife Najma.
Dr. Daniela
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From Mohamed Elibiary
May Allah make it easy on you and all Najma's family and friends. It's harder on those of us left behind but there is a blessing for the deceased. Having a janaza prayer after Jummah is a great blessing for Najma and I pray that Allah showers his rahma on her in the grave and the entire family left behind.
Salaam,
Mohamed Elibiary
President & CEO
The Freedom and Justice Foundation (F&J)
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Dear Mike,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your wife Najma.
Dr. Daniela
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From Mohamed Elibiary
May Allah make it easy on you and all Najma's family and friends. It's harder on those of us left behind but there is a blessing for the deceased. Having a janaza prayer after Jummah is a great blessing for Najma and I pray that Allah showers his rahma on her in the grave and the entire family left behind.
Salaam,
Mohamed Elibiary
President & CEO
The Freedom and Justice Foundation (F&J)
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From Naseer Tahir
Assalamu Alaikum,
May Allah bestow peace on her soul, grant His nearness in hereafter and may He give the Family and friends the strength to bear this loss.
Wassalaam
Naseer Tahir
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Assalamu Alaikum,
May Allah bestow peace on her soul, grant His nearness in hereafter and may He give the Family and friends the strength to bear this loss.
Wassalaam
Naseer Tahir
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From Rev. Michael Hentrich
Dear Mike,
I feel your joy and sadness and your deep heart of love for your wife, whom you will join again in the future. May Allah give her peace and rest until you can join her again. Our deepest condolences and love to you and your family on her passing. Our prayers are with you all.
Rev. Michael Hentrich
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Dear Mike,
I feel your joy and sadness and your deep heart of love for your wife, whom you will join again in the future. May Allah give her peace and rest until you can join her again. Our deepest condolences and love to you and your family on her passing. Our prayers are with you all.
Rev. Michael Hentrich
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From Julie Ann Turner
Mike,
I’m sending all love and prayers to you and your family. Najma was such a powerful light in the world, and God is rejoicing in her with joy. God will be your strength.
Love and blessings,
Julie Ann
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Mike,
I’m sending all love and prayers to you and your family. Najma was such a powerful light in the world, and God is rejoicing in her with joy. God will be your strength.
Love and blessings,
Julie Ann
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From Darla Atchley
Mike,
She is out of her pain and suffering which will bring you and your family great peace.
Becky and I will attend the service.
Love
Darla
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Mike,
She is out of her pain and suffering which will bring you and your family great peace.
Becky and I will attend the service.
Love
Darla
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From Tyler Hendricks
Dear Mr. Ghouse,
Please accept my condolences at this time of transition. To embark in peace as we depart on our eternal journey is the mark of a life well-lived.
Blessings,
Tyler Hendricks
President
Unification Theological Seminary
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Dear Mr. Ghouse,
Please accept my condolences at this time of transition. To embark in peace as we depart on our eternal journey is the mark of a life well-lived.
Blessings,
Tyler Hendricks
President
Unification Theological Seminary
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From Coby
Mike,
We have been praying everyone morning and during the day for you and yours. I know we have only gotten to know each other for a short time but I value your friendship. If there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Blessings,
Coby
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Mike,
We have been praying everyone morning and during the day for you and yours. I know we have only gotten to know each other for a short time but I value your friendship. If there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Blessings,
Coby
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From Dr. Eva Latham
Dear Mr. Ghouse,
My deepest condolences to you and yours .May Najma R.I.P.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eva Latham
Human Rights Teaching International. _____________________________________________________
Dear Mr. Ghouse,
My deepest condolences to you and yours .May Najma R.I.P.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eva Latham
Human Rights Teaching International. _____________________________________________________
From Basit Siddiqi
Dear Mike, AA,
We were all very saddened to hear about Sr. Najma's passing away. My wife joins me in offering our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Allah give you all the patience to bear this loss and may Allah give a place in Jannah to the departed.
Dear Mike, AA,
We were all very saddened to hear about Sr. Najma's passing away. My wife joins me in offering our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Allah give you all the patience to bear this loss and may Allah give a place in Jannah to the departed.
The Book says it very candidly that "ALLAH places not burden on any soul but to the extent of his strength(2,286)" and "every soul is to taste death(3,185)". Sr. Najma, probably, could not bear the pain any longer and hence ALLAH(SWT) has bestowed HIS mercy upon her in the form of relief from this earthly pains. May ALLAH(SWT)shower His mercy and forgive the departed soul and make her enter paradise promised to all believers. 'Ameen"
" Surely, for Allah was what he took, and for him is what he gave, and with Him there is a time appointed for everyone. "
Sincerely,
Basit,
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" Surely, for Allah was what he took, and for him is what he gave, and with Him there is a time appointed for everyone. "
Sincerely,
Basit,
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From Praveen Singh
Mike
Our prayers and best wishes are always with you and we wish for Najmaji to feel better and better day by day. Thanks and keep faith in GOD, whatever he does, does it for good.
Thanks
Praveen
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Mike
Our prayers and best wishes are always with you and we wish for Najmaji to feel better and better day by day. Thanks and keep faith in GOD, whatever he does, does it for good.
Thanks
Praveen
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From Sudha
Hi mike Thamma,
My prayers are with you and Najma
You are wiser than myself .
All I can say is God bless you and keep you courageous
your Akka
Sudha
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From Shadi
Dear Mike ,
This morning talking to Dr. Prasad I heard the sad news about departure of your wife to her real abode. May god give peace to her .
I do not have words to console you but I know the feelings as I lost my only love years ago and still even after almost 4 decades I miss her.
Please accept my condolences
Regards
Shadi
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From Pervaiz & Raufia Rahman
When we turn things over to Allah, knowing that everything that was humanly possible has been done, we are able to find inner peace and tranquility. Our best prayers and wishes remain with both of you and your families.
Dr. Pervaiz and Raufia Rahman
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Hi mike Thamma,
My prayers are with you and Najma
You are wiser than myself .
All I can say is God bless you and keep you courageous
your Akka
Sudha
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From Shadi
Dear Mike ,
This morning talking to Dr. Prasad I heard the sad news about departure of your wife to her real abode. May god give peace to her .
I do not have words to console you but I know the feelings as I lost my only love years ago and still even after almost 4 decades I miss her.
Please accept my condolences
Regards
Shadi
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From Pervaiz & Raufia Rahman
When we turn things over to Allah, knowing that everything that was humanly possible has been done, we are able to find inner peace and tranquility. Our best prayers and wishes remain with both of you and your families.
Dr. Pervaiz and Raufia Rahman
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From Arif Khairuddin
Assalamualaykum
Very sad to hear about this.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi ur Rajewoon.
May Allah give Sabr to Mike and his family.
Let's pray for her maghfirath.
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Assalamualaykum
Very sad to hear about this.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi ur Rajewoon.
May Allah give Sabr to Mike and his family.
Let's pray for her maghfirath.
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From Ameen
With Allah G-D Al-Mighty name the merciful benefactor, the merciful redeemer
WE PRAY THAT ALLAH HAVE MERCY ON HER SOUL,FORGIVE HER OF ALL SINS AND ADMIT HER TO HEAVEN.
AMEEN.
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With Allah G-D Al-Mighty name the merciful benefactor, the merciful redeemer
WE PRAY THAT ALLAH HAVE MERCY ON HER SOUL,FORGIVE HER OF ALL SINS AND ADMIT HER TO HEAVEN.
AMEEN.
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From Dr. Mohsin Shamsi
Sad news.
May ALLAH BLESS HER WITH BEST OF JANNAH ameen May Allah give you Strength to bear the loss.
With U in your Sorrow
Dr. Mohsin Shamsi
Lucknow India.
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From Shafi Refai
Dear Mike:
Assalaam Alaikum,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on passing away of your wife Najma. May Allah grant her maghfirath and sabr to you and all near and dear to her.
with best,
-Shafi Refai
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From Niraj Baxi
Dear Mike:
Please accept our deep condolences on Najma's passing.
May her soul rest in peace and May you find solace in God's eternal
blessings.
Sincerely,
Niraj
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From Moazam Syed
Mike:
ASA
My condolences.
I am simply speechless!
On top of it, I could not attend as I had to stay at the Masjid. as our chairman Br. Abbasi was representing us.
I did make the announcement and our Imam said special Dua at Masjid-Al-Ibraheemi for her Maghfirath.
Your patience and handling was admirable. May Allah S.W.T give you and all the family members the strength to bear it and the divine Blessings / Reward that accompanies it.
Our prayer are will be with you.
Moazam
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From Micha’el Akiba
Bismillah
Mike, my brother
Esselamün aleyküm verahmetullahi ve berekatu HUUUU
Eyvallah
Mevlana Celaluddin Rumi says:
Our death is our wedding with eternity.
What is the secret? "God is One." (Allahu Ehad, Allahu samed).
...For he who is living in the Light of God,
The death of the carnal soul is a blessing.
I mourn with you for the loss of your beloved, Najma.
I was blessed to have met her.
I know you were blessed to have been in love with her.
I rejoice for her soul knowing that she is with Allah, er-Rahman ir-Rahim.
i will continue to make dua for her soul and for you.
Please know you can call me as you need, whenever you need.
i send you my love and the blessings and comfort of Allah.
HUUUU
your brother
Micha’e
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From Asra Nomani
Dearest Mike, I am so sorry to you for your loss of your beloved from this earth. To know love is to know God. And I am so sorry that you will not have the physical expression of the divine beside you in the form of your dear wife Najma, but may your soul be comforted with her eternal presence inside your soul.
With love,
Asra
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From Sabeeha Kazmi
Najma's Funeral Prayers.
Mike is an admirable husband. May God Almighty protect him from evil ------ Amen.
It was very touching to me. The Congregation so full. I have never expected before.
Every one prayed for her sanctity. May peace be with all.
I really admire all the Cancer Doctors & Nurses & all care takers.
I do so much of grief counseling & give lot of sympathy to people.
I was moved today. Such a happy go lucky lady was resting in so much
peace after going through (God only knows what ?) To me it is not an
end it is a beginning & we must all start to take extra care of all of
us. We will never know what will happen in a fraction of a second.
Most difficult task is accepting death. That is the last thing we
have to do. We did it.
I have another friend her name is also Najma & she took all the
medical treatment as her son is a Doctor & then went to India &
completed the Ayer-Vedic course. She is fine. I brought her down to
this Najma for learning experience.
But this one spread like fire.
All the Hospitals & all the Specialists in Dallas could not keep Najma
Ghouse alive.
She will live for ever in the hearts of the people; who were taken
care by her. She gave life to people homes to needy & luxury to others
also.
God Almighty will reward her abundantly. For Sure.
I cannot express my regards to Mike for his dedication. & to Dr. Anil
Sood for your
kindness & care.
Regards
Sabeeha Kazmi
Chaplain - Parkland
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From Amrita & Harbans Lal
Dear Mike,
I feel it is almost an intrusion to visit, call or write to you at a time like this. But then it is difficult to contain the emotions of bereavement and not express. We must share with you how saddened we are on the news of this untimely passing away of our dear friend and colleague, Najma ji.
It was a privilege to have known Najma; and her loss will be felt by many for a long time to come. We will join many of her friends, interfaith groups, and our Sikh community in the area, to pray for her in her journey to the timeless.
Amrita and I hope that time will soften the sudden sadness, and leave you and us with her cherished memories.
Amrita and Harbans Lal
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From Aamir Rafique
Dear Mike Ghouse,
We Eagles cc are deeply saddened by her death. we send our condolences to you and your family. May Allah help and guide you through this difficult time Ameen
Regards
Aamir Rafique
President of Eagles cc
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Sad news.
May ALLAH BLESS HER WITH BEST OF JANNAH ameen May Allah give you Strength to bear the loss.
With U in your Sorrow
Dr. Mohsin Shamsi
Lucknow India.
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From Shafi Refai
Dear Mike:
Assalaam Alaikum,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on passing away of your wife Najma. May Allah grant her maghfirath and sabr to you and all near and dear to her.
with best,
-Shafi Refai
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From Niraj Baxi
Dear Mike:
Please accept our deep condolences on Najma's passing.
May her soul rest in peace and May you find solace in God's eternal
blessings.
Sincerely,
Niraj
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From Moazam Syed
Mike:
ASA
My condolences.
I am simply speechless!
On top of it, I could not attend as I had to stay at the Masjid. as our chairman Br. Abbasi was representing us.
I did make the announcement and our Imam said special Dua at Masjid-Al-Ibraheemi for her Maghfirath.
Your patience and handling was admirable. May Allah S.W.T give you and all the family members the strength to bear it and the divine Blessings / Reward that accompanies it.
Our prayer are will be with you.
Moazam
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From Micha’el Akiba
Bismillah
Mike, my brother
Esselamün aleyküm verahmetullahi ve berekatu HUUUU
Eyvallah
Mevlana Celaluddin Rumi says:
Our death is our wedding with eternity.
What is the secret? "God is One." (Allahu Ehad, Allahu samed).
...For he who is living in the Light of God,
The death of the carnal soul is a blessing.
I mourn with you for the loss of your beloved, Najma.
I was blessed to have met her.
I know you were blessed to have been in love with her.
I rejoice for her soul knowing that she is with Allah, er-Rahman ir-Rahim.
i will continue to make dua for her soul and for you.
Please know you can call me as you need, whenever you need.
i send you my love and the blessings and comfort of Allah.
HUUUU
your brother
Micha’e
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From Asra Nomani
Dearest Mike, I am so sorry to you for your loss of your beloved from this earth. To know love is to know God. And I am so sorry that you will not have the physical expression of the divine beside you in the form of your dear wife Najma, but may your soul be comforted with her eternal presence inside your soul.
With love,
Asra
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From Sabeeha Kazmi
Najma's Funeral Prayers.
Mike is an admirable husband. May God Almighty protect him from evil ------ Amen.
It was very touching to me. The Congregation so full. I have never expected before.
Every one prayed for her sanctity. May peace be with all.
I really admire all the Cancer Doctors & Nurses & all care takers.
I do so much of grief counseling & give lot of sympathy to people.
I was moved today. Such a happy go lucky lady was resting in so much
peace after going through (God only knows what ?) To me it is not an
end it is a beginning & we must all start to take extra care of all of
us. We will never know what will happen in a fraction of a second.
Most difficult task is accepting death. That is the last thing we
have to do. We did it.
I have another friend her name is also Najma & she took all the
medical treatment as her son is a Doctor & then went to India &
completed the Ayer-Vedic course. She is fine. I brought her down to
this Najma for learning experience.
But this one spread like fire.
All the Hospitals & all the Specialists in Dallas could not keep Najma
Ghouse alive.
She will live for ever in the hearts of the people; who were taken
care by her. She gave life to people homes to needy & luxury to others
also.
God Almighty will reward her abundantly. For Sure.
I cannot express my regards to Mike for his dedication. & to Dr. Anil
Sood for your
kindness & care.
Regards
Sabeeha Kazmi
Chaplain - Parkland
_____________________________________________________
From Amrita & Harbans Lal
Dear Mike,
I feel it is almost an intrusion to visit, call or write to you at a time like this. But then it is difficult to contain the emotions of bereavement and not express. We must share with you how saddened we are on the news of this untimely passing away of our dear friend and colleague, Najma ji.
It was a privilege to have known Najma; and her loss will be felt by many for a long time to come. We will join many of her friends, interfaith groups, and our Sikh community in the area, to pray for her in her journey to the timeless.
Amrita and I hope that time will soften the sudden sadness, and leave you and us with her cherished memories.
Amrita and Harbans Lal
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From Aamir Rafique
Dear Mike Ghouse,
We Eagles cc are deeply saddened by her death. we send our condolences to you and your family. May Allah help and guide you through this difficult time Ameen
Regards
Aamir Rafique
President of Eagles cc
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From Aziz
DEAR MIKE:
I JUST HEARD ABOUT THE SADDEST NEWS I COULD POSSSIBLY HEAR. INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ILLAIHE RAJEOON. AS WE SAY IN FARSI, SHE WAS "JANNATI" - SHE IS ALREADY IN JANNA. MAY ALLAH (SWT) GRANT US PATIENCE TO DEAL WITH SUCH A GREAT LOSS.
HAD I KNOWN SOONER, I WOULD HAVE COME TO THE JANAZA. AT THE MOMENT, I FEEL SO HELPLESS: ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY - I GUESS THAT IS ALL WE CAN DO.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANY THING I CAN DO.
MAY ALLAH BE WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.
AZIZ
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DEAR MIKE:
I JUST HEARD ABOUT THE SADDEST NEWS I COULD POSSSIBLY HEAR. INNA LILLAHE WA INNA ILLAIHE RAJEOON. AS WE SAY IN FARSI, SHE WAS "JANNATI" - SHE IS ALREADY IN JANNA. MAY ALLAH (SWT) GRANT US PATIENCE TO DEAL WITH SUCH A GREAT LOSS.
HAD I KNOWN SOONER, I WOULD HAVE COME TO THE JANAZA. AT THE MOMENT, I FEEL SO HELPLESS: ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY - I GUESS THAT IS ALL WE CAN DO.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANY THING I CAN DO.
MAY ALLAH BE WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.
AZIZ
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From Jeff Andonian
Mike,
May God bless Najma and your entire family and may He bring comfort to your hearts.
Jeff Andonian
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Mike,
May God bless Najma and your entire family and may He bring comfort to your hearts.
Jeff Andonian
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From Larry & Laura Hornbeck
Dear Mike,
My husband, Larry, and I send deepest condolences on Najma's passing. Thank you for remembering all your many friends at this painful time and sharing what has happened. She was/is a beautiful person who lives now in the eternal world, where we will all go in our own time. You do her great honor by your efforts to build bridges among all God's children. God bless you always.
Laura Hornbeck
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From MQM Dallas
Dear Mr. Ghouse
MQM Dallas on behalf of its office bearers and workers offers deepest condolences to you and your family on sad death of Najma Apa. She had always been a huge support for us and for our Indo Pak Solidarity Mushaira Series. We all will miss our patron, Najma Apa. May Allah rest her soul in peace and provide her highest place in Jannat.
MQM Dallas
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Dear Mike,
My husband, Larry, and I send deepest condolences on Najma's passing. Thank you for remembering all your many friends at this painful time and sharing what has happened. She was/is a beautiful person who lives now in the eternal world, where we will all go in our own time. You do her great honor by your efforts to build bridges among all God's children. God bless you always.
Laura Hornbeck
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From MQM Dallas
Dear Mr. Ghouse
MQM Dallas on behalf of its office bearers and workers offers deepest condolences to you and your family on sad death of Najma Apa. She had always been a huge support for us and for our Indo Pak Solidarity Mushaira Series. We all will miss our patron, Najma Apa. May Allah rest her soul in peace and provide her highest place in Jannat.
MQM Dallas
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From Bob McCranie & Warren Sippel, Jr.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have always been impressed by your work and the work of your wife. We will all miss her in Carrollton.
Bob McCranie & Warren Sippel,Jr.
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Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have always been impressed by your work and the work of your wife. We will all miss her in Carrollton.
Bob McCranie & Warren Sippel,Jr.
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From Mark Hernandez
Dear Friends and Ambassadors for Peace,
We have been informed by our Brother Mike Ghouse that his wife and our Beloved Sister, Najma, has transitioned from her earthly existence to her eternal spiritual one. We congratulate Najma on a life well-lived, devoted to her family and the public good; a life lived well beyond herself. Let us renew our resolve to live such lives to honor hers.
You may have the time to partake in public prayers for her that will take place at the Richardson Mosque. The family requests donations to Najma's dearest cause. I just received this email this morning.
Peace,
Mark Hernandez
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Dear Friends and Ambassadors for Peace,
We have been informed by our Brother Mike Ghouse that his wife and our Beloved Sister, Najma, has transitioned from her earthly existence to her eternal spiritual one. We congratulate Najma on a life well-lived, devoted to her family and the public good; a life lived well beyond herself. Let us renew our resolve to live such lives to honor hers.
You may have the time to partake in public prayers for her that will take place at the Richardson Mosque. The family requests donations to Najma's dearest cause. I just received this email this morning.
Peace,
Mark Hernandez
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From Raj & Ruby Bhandari
Mike
I am very sorry for your loss. We will always remember Najma as a happy and friendly person.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Raj & Ruby Bhandari
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Mike
I am very sorry for your loss. We will always remember Najma as a happy and friendly person.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Raj & Ruby Bhandari
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From Sheila Musaji
Salaam,
I am so sorry to hear about your wife. We will remember her in our prayers.
God bless,
Sheila Musaji
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Salaam,
I am so sorry to hear about your wife. We will remember her in our prayers.
God bless,
Sheila Musaji
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From Zulikha Hussain
Salamalikum Br. Ghouse,
I am so sorry to hear about Najma Apa, my deepest sympathy to you and your entire families. Najma Apa was a remarkable women and God always chooses his best ones to come home first. I pray God gives you and your entire families patience and strength to get through this difficult time and Grant Najma Apa the highest place in Heaven. Najma Apa will be terribly missed.
Zulikha Hussain
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Salamalikum Br. Ghouse,
I am so sorry to hear about Najma Apa, my deepest sympathy to you and your entire families. Najma Apa was a remarkable women and God always chooses his best ones to come home first. I pray God gives you and your entire families patience and strength to get through this difficult time and Grant Najma Apa the highest place in Heaven. Najma Apa will be terribly missed.
Zulikha Hussain
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From S Akhtar A Shah
May God keep her in peace and comfort here and paradise for her, if and when He decides.
with a lot of prayers.
May God grant you (Mike) patience.
S. Akhtar A. Shah, M.D.
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May God keep her in peace and comfort here and paradise for her, if and when He decides.
with a lot of prayers.
May God grant you (Mike) patience.
S. Akhtar A. Shah, M.D.
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From Isabel Docampo
Dear Mr. Ghouse, My prayers are with you and your family as you both celebrate and grieve your wife's death.
Isabel Docampo
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From Sunnie, Chuck & Marylou
My prayers, and my husband's prayers, are with you and your family.
Sunnie and Chuck at Unity of Richardson asked I convey to you their prayers also.
Many blessings, Marylou
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Dear Mr. Ghouse, My prayers are with you and your family as you both celebrate and grieve your wife's death.
Isabel Docampo
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From Sunnie, Chuck & Marylou
My prayers, and my husband's prayers, are with you and your family.
Sunnie and Chuck at Unity of Richardson asked I convey to you their prayers also.
Many blessings, Marylou
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From Delia Castillo
Dear Mike,
Indeed God has been accompanying you, your wife and family throughout. I did not want to email you and wanted instead to write, but I did not realize how sudden this could be. I'm sorry I did not know how serious this was when Lon asked you to join the Board, as I did not know you were carrying such a burden.
I too saw my mother go in peace not too long ago and am at peace that she is in peace with the Ultimate Peace and Beauty, though I miss her. And it seems you have the same kind of joy for your wife, Najma, that she is amidst something greater than this earthly life.
Although I did not know her, I have in common an interest in domestic violence. Knowing that that was of interest to her tells me we already rather knew each other through spirit.
My heart and prayers go to you and your family. I am grateful for having met you and your compassion. I trust that the love you & yours have will bring you some peace through your journey as well.
Love and Peace,
Delia Castillo
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From Asma Salam
Assalamu Alaikum,
May Allah give you and her family strength and courage to except this loss, and May Allah bless Sr. Najma with Paradise and keep her grave wide and bright. Ameen.
Best regards
Asma
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Dear Mike,
Indeed God has been accompanying you, your wife and family throughout. I did not want to email you and wanted instead to write, but I did not realize how sudden this could be. I'm sorry I did not know how serious this was when Lon asked you to join the Board, as I did not know you were carrying such a burden.
I too saw my mother go in peace not too long ago and am at peace that she is in peace with the Ultimate Peace and Beauty, though I miss her. And it seems you have the same kind of joy for your wife, Najma, that she is amidst something greater than this earthly life.
Although I did not know her, I have in common an interest in domestic violence. Knowing that that was of interest to her tells me we already rather knew each other through spirit.
My heart and prayers go to you and your family. I am grateful for having met you and your compassion. I trust that the love you & yours have will bring you some peace through your journey as well.
Love and Peace,
Delia Castillo
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From Asma Salam
Assalamu Alaikum,
May Allah give you and her family strength and courage to except this loss, and May Allah bless Sr. Najma with Paradise and keep her grave wide and bright. Ameen.
Best regards
Asma
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From Hadi Jawad
Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon
May Allah give you and your family strength to bear the loss of this wonderful sister.
Ameen,
-Hadi Jawad.
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Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon
May Allah give you and your family strength to bear the loss of this wonderful sister.
Ameen,
-Hadi Jawad.
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From Dalell Mohamed
Dear Mike,
Assalaamu Alaikum,
May Allah (swt) rest her soul. I knew Najma briefly from the TMWF and was so impressed by her spirit and warmth that I could not get enough of her. I recently lost my only sister and not a day goes by that I don not think of her or pick up the phone to call her. The emptiness will never go away, but knowing where she is, brings comfort and fills the void. May Allah be with you and your family and may you all live with the memory of her love, spirit, and grace.
Dalell Mohamed
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From Harold Knight
Mike,
Peace to you and your family.
Harold Knight
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Dear Mike,
Assalaamu Alaikum,
May Allah (swt) rest her soul. I knew Najma briefly from the TMWF and was so impressed by her spirit and warmth that I could not get enough of her. I recently lost my only sister and not a day goes by that I don not think of her or pick up the phone to call her. The emptiness will never go away, but knowing where she is, brings comfort and fills the void. May Allah be with you and your family and may you all live with the memory of her love, spirit, and grace.
Dalell Mohamed
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From Harold Knight
Mike,
Peace to you and your family.
Harold Knight
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From Ghulam Yusuf
My heart felt sympathies and prayers for her soul. May Allah grant
her the best place in Jannat. and peace be upon her soul. I pray that
Allah may grant you the strength to bear the loss.
Ghulam Yusuf
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From Tariq Khan Niazi
The news of Najma Ghouse sad demise was heard here with deep sense of
grief and pain. The World Foundation of overseas Pakistanis(Solidarity)
and its all the members world over express the same feelings and pray
that "May Allah Subhan ho wa taala bestow upon her His heavenly
blessing, peace and forgiveness and give cordial contentment to bear
this irreparable loss (Ameen).
The WFOP(Solidarity) also express the following verses for Najma
Ghouse nears and dear ones.
When the family chains are broken
It is never quite the same.
But God takes us one by one
And links the chain again.
A tender moment that brings a tear.
A silent wish that you were here.
Without a good-bye you went to sleep.
But precious memories are ours to keep.
A loving smile a heart of gold.
No finer person the world can not hold.
No words we write could ever say.
How much you are missed everyday.
If tears could built a stair-way.
And memories could built a lane.
We would go right upto the heaven.
And bring you home again.
As special routine of WFOP(Solidarity)a special dua-i-maghfirath for
Najma Ghouse has been offered in Harm-i-Pak and Masjid-i-Nabvi this
Friday by scores of Muslims particularly our expatriates gathered in
Harmain Al Sharifain for Jummah prayer which is the last homage to be
paid to the departed soul.
Please do let this office know about her efforts for humanity and
welfare of peoples as mentioned in the message received here.
Tariq Khan Niazi.,
Special Coordinator.,
GEO Channel,
Lahore.
Secretary General
World Foundation of Overseas Pakistanis (Solidarity).,
(WFOP has 300 chapter offices established world over with enormous
strength of our members .
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My heart felt sympathies and prayers for her soul. May Allah grant
her the best place in Jannat. and peace be upon her soul. I pray that
Allah may grant you the strength to bear the loss.
Ghulam Yusuf
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From Tariq Khan Niazi
The news of Najma Ghouse sad demise was heard here with deep sense of
grief and pain. The World Foundation of overseas Pakistanis(Solidarity)
and its all the members world over express the same feelings and pray
that "May Allah Subhan ho wa taala bestow upon her His heavenly
blessing, peace and forgiveness and give cordial contentment to bear
this irreparable loss (Ameen).
The WFOP(Solidarity) also express the following verses for Najma
Ghouse nears and dear ones.
When the family chains are broken
It is never quite the same.
But God takes us one by one
And links the chain again.
A tender moment that brings a tear.
A silent wish that you were here.
Without a good-bye you went to sleep.
But precious memories are ours to keep.
A loving smile a heart of gold.
No finer person the world can not hold.
No words we write could ever say.
How much you are missed everyday.
If tears could built a stair-way.
And memories could built a lane.
We would go right upto the heaven.
And bring you home again.
As special routine of WFOP(Solidarity)a special dua-i-maghfirath for
Najma Ghouse has been offered in Harm-i-Pak and Masjid-i-Nabvi this
Friday by scores of Muslims particularly our expatriates gathered in
Harmain Al Sharifain for Jummah prayer which is the last homage to be
paid to the departed soul.
Please do let this office know about her efforts for humanity and
welfare of peoples as mentioned in the message received here.
Tariq Khan Niazi.,
Special Coordinator.,
GEO Channel,
Lahore.
Secretary General
World Foundation of Overseas Pakistanis (Solidarity).,
(WFOP has 300 chapter offices established world over with enormous
strength of our members .
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From B & N Kabani
We sincerely pray that may ALLAH grant her eternal peace and tranquility AMEEN
B.AND N.KABANI
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We sincerely pray that may ALLAH grant her eternal peace and tranquility AMEEN
B.AND N.KABANI
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From Manju Shrivastava
Mike Ghouse Ji
Namaste
It break my heart after seeing your e-mail, was out of country. Dear
Loving Najma Ji is strong women. Please keep faith in GOD, and do not
give up.
Manju Shrivastava
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Mike Ghouse Ji
Namaste
It break my heart after seeing your e-mail, was out of country. Dear
Loving Najma Ji is strong women. Please keep faith in GOD, and do not
give up.
Manju Shrivastava
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From Satyan Kalyandurg
Mike,
I am surprised and extremely sorry to hear about Mrs. Najma. I was shocked to hear the news from Kannada Sangha folks Friday evening.
When I saw her with you last time she was lively, positive and high spirited as always.
We all miss her especially, Plano Indian Lions Club members.
We pray that she rests in peace. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
May God bless you and your family strength to bear the loss.
Satyan
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Mike,
I am surprised and extremely sorry to hear about Mrs. Najma. I was shocked to hear the news from Kannada Sangha folks Friday evening.
When I saw her with you last time she was lively, positive and high spirited as always.
We all miss her especially, Plano Indian Lions Club members.
We pray that she rests in peace. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
May God bless you and your family strength to bear the loss.
Satyan
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From Asghar Vasanwala
Dear Mike,
Sorry for your loss. Qalu inna Lillahi.....
Vas Salaam,
Asghar Vasanwala
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Dear Mike,
Sorry for your loss. Qalu inna Lillahi.....
Vas Salaam,
Asghar Vasanwala
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From MKANT Committee
Dear MKANT Members,
With sadness we inform you of the demise of one of our members Mrs. Najma Ghouse.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mike Ghouse and Family.
You can read about Mrs. Najma Ghouse at http://mikeghouseforamerica.blogspot.com/2008/05/gods-grace-for-najma-ghouse.html
-- MKANT Committee
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From Tony
Mike:
Yet, another wonderful person has come into mortality, made an impact for good on her brothers and sisters and left us with more strength than we would have otherwise secured without her gentle and loving care and example. It is my hope and my prayer that you will be able to reflect on all that was good and positive about her life and her life with you in such a way so as to find only comfort in the past and strength for the future. If there is any way in which I can be of service, please, do not hesitate to call on me.
Your brother
Tony
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Dear MKANT Members,
With sadness we inform you of the demise of one of our members Mrs. Najma Ghouse.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mike Ghouse and Family.
You can read about Mrs. Najma Ghouse at http://mikeghouseforamerica.blogspot.com/2008/05/gods-grace-for-najma-ghouse.html
-- MKANT Committee
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From Tony
Mike:
Yet, another wonderful person has come into mortality, made an impact for good on her brothers and sisters and left us with more strength than we would have otherwise secured without her gentle and loving care and example. It is my hope and my prayer that you will be able to reflect on all that was good and positive about her life and her life with you in such a way so as to find only comfort in the past and strength for the future. If there is any way in which I can be of service, please, do not hesitate to call on me.
Your brother
Tony
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From Ahmad A Sbaiti & Family
My Dear Mike & Family,
I learned of Najma’s passing away from a cc of a message from AA Siddiqui to you. Please accept my family’s and my personal deepest sympathies and condolences. May Allah give her His Mercy and Bless her soul. I am out of the country, otherwise I’ll come offer my condolences in person.
Sincerely
Ahmad A. Sbaiti & Family
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My Dear Mike & Family,
I learned of Najma’s passing away from a cc of a message from AA Siddiqui to you. Please accept my family’s and my personal deepest sympathies and condolences. May Allah give her His Mercy and Bless her soul. I am out of the country, otherwise I’ll come offer my condolences in person.
Sincerely
Ahmad A. Sbaiti & Family
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From Dr. M K Sherwani
Dear Mike Ghouse Saheb Assalam Alaikum
I was really shocked to know of the sad demise of your wife. May Allah give her highest place in ' Jannatul-Firdaous'. Ameen.
Dr. M.K.Sherwani
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From Nabil Elibiary
Assalamu Alaikum
My sincere heartily condolence,
We belong to Allah, and to him we will be returned.
I will mention her contribution to IAC in my next Khutba,
and ask the people to read Fatiha, if you do not mind.
Nabil Elibiary
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From M Basheer Ahmed
Inna Lillahi wa Ina Ilaihi Rajioon.
It is with great sadness I just found out that sister Najma has passed
away. May god bless her soul and give her rest in peace in Jannah. She was a
great human being and one the most compassionate and committed volunteer I have
ever seen. Our deepest sympathies are with Mike and the family.
M.Basheer Ahmed
MCC For Human Services
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From Naresh & Indira Shah
We pray for the departed noble soul of Najma.
OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI
OM PEACE PEACE PEACE
Naresh & Indira Shah
Nitro, West Virginia
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From Haider & Family
We convey our heartfelt condolences on the demise of sister Najma Ghouse, 'Inna illaha wa inna ilaihay rajaun'.
she was an asset of Indian community and her work will continue inspiring all of us.
May Allah rest her soul in peace and provide her a high place in heavens.
With best wishes,
Haider & Family
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From Iftekhar Alavi
My Dear Ghouse, it is really very painful to think that Bhabi Najma is no more with you. I pray Almighty
Allah to bestow her finest place in heaven and give you patience to bear the unbearable loss of life partner.
I have all my sympathies with you and pray for you. Any service I can do for you in
Pakistan please do not hesitate to tell me.
Iftekhar Alavi
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From Kay (Kumkum) Jain
Mike,
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. May god grant her eternal peace.
Kay (Kumkum) Jain
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From Shakeel Ahmad
Janab Ghouse Sb,
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatahu. May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala accept all the good deeds of sister Najma, forgive all her mistakes, and grant her a high place in Jannat! May Allah, the Most Merciful and the Most Benevolent, bless you and all the members of your family with sabre jameel! May Allah keep us all under the umbrella of His infinite mercy and show us the path of His true deen!
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From Manoj Parikh
Namaste Mike,
I was out of town & just got back and read the sad news of demise of your beloved wife and life partner. It was shock for me about the loss of one of our community leader. Her work and help in the society will be always remembered.
May her soul rest in peace and her dedication and memories be comforting to you and family.
If we can do any thing please let me know. I am sorry that I could not visit you and attend the services.
Thanks,
Manoj Parikh
From Mahendra Mehta
Our deepest condolences to Ghouse family, friends and co-workers. We keep the great human being in our prayers. May the great soul rest in peace.
Mahendra Mehta
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From Budbeer Naraine
My condolences to you and your family.
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From Mahesh & Pushpa Vaidya
Dear Mike
Please accept our heart felt condolences, although we did not have
much interact with her. But as per sure she was a great person and
it is a big loss to the society.
May God give her eternal peace and strength to you
with regards,
Mahesh and Pushpa Vaidya
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From Gaurang Desai
Hello Mike,
Sorry to hear about sad demise of Najma.
May God give you strength to shoulder this painful loss.
May her soul rest in peace.
Gaurang
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From Ramesh Patel
Please accept our heart felt condolence. May almighty give her deserved place and you the courage to bear the loss
Ramesh (Saudi Arabia)
Best Regards,
Ramesh C. Patel, (Houston)
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Dear Mike Ghouse Saheb Assalam Alaikum
I was really shocked to know of the sad demise of your wife. May Allah give her highest place in ' Jannatul-Firdaous'. Ameen.
Dr. M.K.Sherwani
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From Nabil Elibiary
Assalamu Alaikum
My sincere heartily condolence,
We belong to Allah, and to him we will be returned.
I will mention her contribution to IAC in my next Khutba,
and ask the people to read Fatiha, if you do not mind.
Nabil Elibiary
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From M Basheer Ahmed
Inna Lillahi wa Ina Ilaihi Rajioon.
It is with great sadness I just found out that sister Najma has passed
away. May god bless her soul and give her rest in peace in Jannah. She was a
great human being and one the most compassionate and committed volunteer I have
ever seen. Our deepest sympathies are with Mike and the family.
M.Basheer Ahmed
MCC For Human Services
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From Naresh & Indira Shah
We pray for the departed noble soul of Najma.
OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI
OM PEACE PEACE PEACE
Naresh & Indira Shah
Nitro, West Virginia
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From Haider & Family
We convey our heartfelt condolences on the demise of sister Najma Ghouse, 'Inna illaha wa inna ilaihay rajaun'.
she was an asset of Indian community and her work will continue inspiring all of us.
May Allah rest her soul in peace and provide her a high place in heavens.
With best wishes,
Haider & Family
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From Iftekhar Alavi
My Dear Ghouse, it is really very painful to think that Bhabi Najma is no more with you. I pray Almighty
Allah to bestow her finest place in heaven and give you patience to bear the unbearable loss of life partner.
I have all my sympathies with you and pray for you. Any service I can do for you in
Pakistan please do not hesitate to tell me.
Iftekhar Alavi
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From Kay (Kumkum) Jain
Mike,
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. May god grant her eternal peace.
Kay (Kumkum) Jain
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From Shakeel Ahmad
Janab Ghouse Sb,
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatahu. May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala accept all the good deeds of sister Najma, forgive all her mistakes, and grant her a high place in Jannat! May Allah, the Most Merciful and the Most Benevolent, bless you and all the members of your family with sabre jameel! May Allah keep us all under the umbrella of His infinite mercy and show us the path of His true deen!
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From Manoj Parikh
Namaste Mike,
I was out of town & just got back and read the sad news of demise of your beloved wife and life partner. It was shock for me about the loss of one of our community leader. Her work and help in the society will be always remembered.
May her soul rest in peace and her dedication and memories be comforting to you and family.
If we can do any thing please let me know. I am sorry that I could not visit you and attend the services.
Thanks,
Manoj Parikh
From Mahendra Mehta
Our deepest condolences to Ghouse family, friends and co-workers. We keep the great human being in our prayers. May the great soul rest in peace.
Mahendra Mehta
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From Budbeer Naraine
My condolences to you and your family.
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From Mahesh & Pushpa Vaidya
Dear Mike
Please accept our heart felt condolences, although we did not have
much interact with her. But as per sure she was a great person and
it is a big loss to the society.
May God give her eternal peace and strength to you
with regards,
Mahesh and Pushpa Vaidya
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From Gaurang Desai
Hello Mike,
Sorry to hear about sad demise of Najma.
May God give you strength to shoulder this painful loss.
May her soul rest in peace.
Gaurang
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From Ramesh Patel
Please accept our heart felt condolence. May almighty give her deserved place and you the courage to bear the loss
Ramesh (Saudi Arabia)
Best Regards,
Ramesh C. Patel, (Houston)
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From Jai & Swadesh Mutreja
Please accept my condolences to bear this loss. We will pray for her
eternal peace.
Jai & Swadesh Mutreja
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Please accept my condolences to bear this loss. We will pray for her
eternal peace.
Jai & Swadesh Mutreja
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From Annie & TP Mathew
Hello Mike,
With heart felt sorrows, let me convey our condolences to you. In a way I am glad she said goodbye to all sufferings and entered in to the eternity. As the whole world knows that she believed in pluralistic society and regarded all religions. That may be the very reason that the good Lord allowed few of us comprising of three prominent religions of the world (HINDU, CHRISTIAN, MUSLIM) could stand by her bed and offered the last prayer before her last breath. I think, the end happened just few minutes after we left your home. We left your home about 7:15 PM. Hope it was pleasing to her soul, and it was clear that she was a great person. My wife Annie joins me in conveying our heartfelt condolences.
May the good Lord God of all grant her eternal peace and continue to give strength, courage and peace to you and the family to bear this great loss.
With love and regards,
T. P. Mathew.
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Hello Mike,
With heart felt sorrows, let me convey our condolences to you. In a way I am glad she said goodbye to all sufferings and entered in to the eternity. As the whole world knows that she believed in pluralistic society and regarded all religions. That may be the very reason that the good Lord allowed few of us comprising of three prominent religions of the world (HINDU, CHRISTIAN, MUSLIM) could stand by her bed and offered the last prayer before her last breath. I think, the end happened just few minutes after we left your home. We left your home about 7:15 PM. Hope it was pleasing to her soul, and it was clear that she was a great person. My wife Annie joins me in conveying our heartfelt condolences.
May the good Lord God of all grant her eternal peace and continue to give strength, courage and peace to you and the family to bear this great loss.
With love and regards,
T. P. Mathew.
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From Deva (Phillip) Ramsaroop
My Dear Friend Mike,
This comes as a surprise to us. We have not been aware that Najma was ill. I guess living in Florida has kept us out of the loop. We are truly sorry to hear of this news. As sad as it may appear, you rightly stated that she has embarked on her eternal Journey.
When such a dear one passes on, it is difficult for us who are left behind to understand and accept this mystery of life and death. For this reason we often cry and grieve. However, we must realize and accept, that Najma has gone to a higher plane at the will of God, and that God knows what is best for her. All we can offer now are our prayers and best wishes for her journey. We ask God to provide her a home of peace and joy. Najma's sojourn and purpose on earth has come to an end and God has called her for a higher purpose. We all have to take this journey and Najma will help to prepare the path for us when that time comes. In doing so we will meet Najma again and continue our fellowship. While we consider ourselves humans having a spiritual experience, we are indeed Spiritual beings having a human experience and our true self is oneness with God. Occasions like this tend to let us ponder on this so called mystery of life after death.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time
Sincerely,
Deva (Phillip) Ramsaroop
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My Dear Friend Mike,
This comes as a surprise to us. We have not been aware that Najma was ill. I guess living in Florida has kept us out of the loop. We are truly sorry to hear of this news. As sad as it may appear, you rightly stated that she has embarked on her eternal Journey.
When such a dear one passes on, it is difficult for us who are left behind to understand and accept this mystery of life and death. For this reason we often cry and grieve. However, we must realize and accept, that Najma has gone to a higher plane at the will of God, and that God knows what is best for her. All we can offer now are our prayers and best wishes for her journey. We ask God to provide her a home of peace and joy. Najma's sojourn and purpose on earth has come to an end and God has called her for a higher purpose. We all have to take this journey and Najma will help to prepare the path for us when that time comes. In doing so we will meet Najma again and continue our fellowship. While we consider ourselves humans having a spiritual experience, we are indeed Spiritual beings having a human experience and our true self is oneness with God. Occasions like this tend to let us ponder on this so called mystery of life after death.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time
Sincerely,
Deva (Phillip) Ramsaroop
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From Jitendra Desai
Mike,
God grant her eternal peace and continue to give strength to you and your family to bear this great loss.
Regards,
Jitendra Desai.
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Mike,
God grant her eternal peace and continue to give strength to you and your family to bear this great loss.
Regards,
Jitendra Desai.
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From Mahendra Yajnik & Family
Dear Mike,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Mahendra Yajnik & Family
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Dear Mike,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Mahendra Yajnik & Family
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From Harshad Parekh
Mike,
I am extremely sad to hear about news of untimely departure of Najma. We pray God to give your family the strength to bear this tragic loss.
Harshad Parekh
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Mike,
I am extremely sad to hear about news of untimely departure of Najma. We pray God to give your family the strength to bear this tragic loss.
Harshad Parekh
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From Sherbanoo & Iqbal
Dear Mike
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Sherbanoo and Iqbal
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Dear Mike
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Sherbanoo and Iqbal
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From Iqbal, Yasmeen, Sana & Zain Kamdar
Innaa Lillahi wa Innaa Ilaihi Rajioon.
We express our heartfelt condolences on the demise.
May Allah Subhanahutallah rest the departed soul in eternal peace and place her in Jannatul Firdaous Ameen! May Allah have mercy on her and forgive her sins. Aameen!
May Allah Subhanahutallah grant family members of the deceased, courage, patience, solace and strength to bear the loss? Aameen!
Jazakallah!
IQBAL,YASMEEN,SANA AND ZAIN KAMDAR
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Innaa Lillahi wa Innaa Ilaihi Rajioon.
We express our heartfelt condolences on the demise.
May Allah Subhanahutallah rest the departed soul in eternal peace and place her in Jannatul Firdaous Ameen! May Allah have mercy on her and forgive her sins. Aameen!
May Allah Subhanahutallah grant family members of the deceased, courage, patience, solace and strength to bear the loss? Aameen!
Jazakallah!
IQBAL,YASMEEN,SANA AND ZAIN KAMDAR
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From Iqbal Kazmi
May Allah send Najma to Jannah and provide patience to
all her relatives!
Iqbal Kazmi
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From Aftab Siddiqui
Mike,
I am sorry to hear about the passing away of Sr. Najma. She was a person of great compassion and courage. May Allah (swt) shower His mercies on her soul and give you and other family members strength to face these difficult times. Najma will be remembered by the community for her outstanding work on different issues. We, at the MCC for Human Services will always remember her hard work and passion and will miss her immensely. Take care.
Aftab Siddiqui
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Mike,
I am sorry to hear about the passing away of Sr. Najma. She was a person of great compassion and courage. May Allah (swt) shower His mercies on her soul and give you and other family members strength to face these difficult times. Najma will be remembered by the community for her outstanding work on different issues. We, at the MCC for Human Services will always remember her hard work and passion and will miss her immensely. Take care.
Aftab Siddiqui
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From Saeed Qureshi
May her soul rest in peace. Ameen. What a magnificent woman she was.
Saeed Qureshi
From Abdus Sattar Ghazali
Please accept my condolences on this tragedy. Allah may rest her in peace and give her bereaved family to bear this tragedy. In whatever words we phrase this tragedy but it is a very sad day.
Abdus Sattar Ghazali
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May her soul rest in peace. Ameen. What a magnificent woman she was.
Saeed Qureshi
From Abdus Sattar Ghazali
Please accept my condolences on this tragedy. Allah may rest her in peace and give her bereaved family to bear this tragedy. In whatever words we phrase this tragedy but it is a very sad day.
Abdus Sattar Ghazali
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From Javed Chowdhry
This is indeed a great loss for the family and community. May Allah rest her in peace and give courage to the family to bear this loss
Wassalaam
Javed Chowdhry
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This is indeed a great loss for the family and community. May Allah rest her in peace and give courage to the family to bear this loss
Wassalaam
Javed Chowdhry
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From Shamim Siddiqi
My Dear Br Ghouse, Assalamu Alaikum
The inevitable has happened. None of us can escape it. Those who are born have to see it. It is our destiny.
Ghouse Bhai, You now have no choice but please have SBR, do Istighfar for her, remember her legacies and try to fulfill her aspirations as the truthful embodiment of her active life. You will then never miss her. She will always be at your side, inspiring you and giving you enormous courage and stamina to face the odds of life to accomplish your joint goal to serve the humanity at large.
May Allah bless her soul, pardon her sins, if any, multiply the reward of her good deeds, place her in Jannatul Firdaous, give solace to you, your children, her relatives and the vast circle of your friends and acquaintances around the world. Amen!
I wish I could attend her funeral. However, my best prayers for her Maghfirah will always be there, Insha Allah
Shamim Siddiqi
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My Dear Br Ghouse, Assalamu Alaikum
The inevitable has happened. None of us can escape it. Those who are born have to see it. It is our destiny.
Ghouse Bhai, You now have no choice but please have SBR, do Istighfar for her, remember her legacies and try to fulfill her aspirations as the truthful embodiment of her active life. You will then never miss her. She will always be at your side, inspiring you and giving you enormous courage and stamina to face the odds of life to accomplish your joint goal to serve the humanity at large.
May Allah bless her soul, pardon her sins, if any, multiply the reward of her good deeds, place her in Jannatul Firdaous, give solace to you, your children, her relatives and the vast circle of your friends and acquaintances around the world. Amen!
I wish I could attend her funeral. However, my best prayers for her Maghfirah will always be there, Insha Allah
Shamim Siddiqi
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From Iftekhar Hai
I will pray for peace for her departed soul. May Allah shower blessings on her and comfort to the family members she is living behind. Amen.
Iftekhar Hai
UMA Interfaith Alliance
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I will pray for peace for her departed soul. May Allah shower blessings on her and comfort to the family members she is living behind. Amen.
Iftekhar Hai
UMA Interfaith Alliance
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From Syed Adil
My dear Mike, As Salaam Alaikum,
As much as we were braced for this eventuality, the news when it came was a great shock.
May Allah SWT grant Magferat to the departed soul and May He bless you with fortitude and patience to bear this great loss. Aameen
Allah Hafiz
Syed Adil
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My dear Mike, As Salaam Alaikum,
As much as we were braced for this eventuality, the news when it came was a great shock.
May Allah SWT grant Magferat to the departed soul and May He bless you with fortitude and patience to bear this great loss. Aameen
Allah Hafiz
Syed Adil
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From Anees Ahmad
Dear Mike Ghouse
Assalam-o-Aleyküm
Inna Lilla hi wa Inna Elehi Rajioon
Allah marhooma ki maghfirath farmaye, Jannatul Firdaous ata farmaye, aap ko aur sabhi ghar walooN ko sabr-e-jameel ata farmaye. AAMEEN
It is said in one Hadith that a person is Shaheed even if died with stomach. She was really in a big pain of the killer disease, Insh’Allah she is also in the status of Shaheed who will be having a very high status in Jannah.
Wassalaam
Anees Ahmad
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From Farzana Hassan
Mike... my heartfelt condolences. May her soul rest in peace. Would you like me to make this announcement on MCC?
Farzana
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From Syed Elias
Assalaam Aleyküm, Mike
I got the news a few days earlier through Irfan Ali Sahib (of Denton) that she is in her last stages in the hospital. I wanted to call you immediately and share my thoughts, but he suggested not to. Then last night I received the news, that Sr. Najma left us, from another friend of mine in Carrollton. My heart sank. Very sad to hear about the sad news. I knew her, and her father Soofi Fazlurrahman Saheb, for a long time (almost a quarter century) when I used to live in DFW area. I knew her to be a kind, gentle, pleasant, courteous, brave, and very service minded lady. I am, at the same time, pleased that she met the maker at the right time at the first call. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Syed Elias
Round Rock, TX 78681
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From Din Muhammad Shahed
Condolence on the Sad Demise of Mrs. Najma
Sorry to know the sad demise of Mrs. Najma. Inna Lillahi wa Inna
Elaihey Rajioon !!
May Allah rest her soul in peace in the lofty place of paradise near
to Allah Al-Mighty !!
May Allah grant solace and fortitude to Brother Ghouse, all the dear
ones, relatives and friends.
This is the decree of Allah, we have to accept it.
"BULANEY WALA HAY SAB SEY PIARA ,
USY PEH AY DIL TU JAN FIDA KAR" !
YOURS FRATERNALLY,
DIN MUHAMMAD SHAHED
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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From Arif Khairuddin
Assalamualaykum
Very sad to hear about this.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi ur Rajewoon.
May Allah give Sabr to Mike and his family.
Let's pray for her maghfirath.
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From SaalaKhan
Assalaamu Alaikum:
You and your family have our condolences. Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilaihi Rajioon.
The death of a loved one, be they family or friend
is accompanied by sadness, for how we will miss them
but death is a reality that will come to us all
the acceptance of this will bring comfort to all
When seen in this light it may be viewed as a friend
for as life passes by
a new life begins.
Saalakhan
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From Imam Kamara
Mike Ghouse,
May Allah-swt make this trying time easy for you and your family, may He-swt forgive you wife hers sins and grant her home of paradise. Our prayers are with you and the family always. Allah-swt does not take anything away without giving something in its place, be patient and persevere in this difficult time, Allah-swt will lighten your load. "Innaa ma'alusrii yusraa" (Most certainly with the difficulty there's the ease). May Allah-swt help you and the family.
Imam Kamara
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From Hakim Rushdan
As Salaam Alaikum, May Allah forgive Najma her shortcomings and grant her
paradise and may he strengthen your spirit at this time of your loss.
Freedom is to move in our intellect to a greater vision
and a greater purpose.
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From Faridul Islam
Dear Br Mike,
ASAK,
Please accept our condolences.
May Allah grant her a place in the Jannah and give you the strength to
deal with this.
As Allah says in the Quran,
Inna Lillahi owa Inna Ilaihi rajewoon
From Allah we came and to Him is our journeying.
We all will have to go one day. Life in this world is but a past time.
May Allah bless us all and shower His mercy
Farid
Dr. Farid Islam
Associate Professor
Department of Finance & Economics
School of Business, BU 216, (MC 103)
Utah Valley State College
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From Asif Wafai
Dear Brother Ghouse,
Deeply saddened at her demise May Allah rest her soul in peace (Ameen) Our prayers are with you.
Asif Wafai
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From Zeba Salim
Dear Mr. Ghouse,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies regarding the loss of your wife. I would appreciate it you could extend my sympathies to Sister Najma's family as well. May Allah give all of you the strength to cope with this great loss, and may she, S. Najma, be blessed with Allah's grace and mercy. Insh’Allah, Sister Najma will embark on a wonderful journey to a place in the heavens where she may find eternal peace and comfort. I was unable to make the funeral as I had a prior engagement which I could not cancel. Please again, experience condolences to the family.
Thank you,
Zeba
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From Ibrahim B Syed
Dear brother Ghouse:
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmathullahi Wa Barakatahu,
"Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajewoon"
I pray to Allah (SWT) for Maghfirah of sister Najma. May Allah (SWT) give
her the best place in Jannatul Firdaous.
May Allah (SWT) give you and your family the patience and strength to bear this great loss in your lives.
Allah Hafiz,
Ibrahim B. Syed
From Ovais Hasan & Family
Mike Bhai,
Please accept condolences from my family, May Allah give you patience and Najma Bhabi Janet-ul-Firdous (Ameen).
-Ovais Hasan
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From Rafiq Akbany & Family
Dear Brother Mike Ghouse,
Our deepest condolences from Indonesia on the demise of Najmabai, May Allah
Grant her Jannah, and grant the family left behind the patience to bear this
great loss.
Rafiq Akbany Family-Jakarta, Indonesia
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From Farid Chaudhari
Dear Mike, AA,
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon.
May God bestow His Forgiveness (Maghfirath) upon her , award her a
place in High Paradise (Jannat ul Ulia) and reward you and all the
rest of the family with Elegant Steadfastness (Sabr e Jameel).Amen.
Best Regards,
Farid.
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From Zulfi Ahmed
Mike, My deepest condolences, she was a great leader, a gentle and compassionate human being. She leaves behind many
Zulfi Ahmed
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From Tamim Saidi
WAAWRWB
May Allah have mercy on her, and grant her the highest level of paradise.
May Allah make the grave for her full of light and comfortable, and show her, her place in Jannah. May Allah grant you and her family patience, and reward w/ great thing in both lives.
Certainly, we belong to Allah to Him do we return.
ws
your brother,
Tamim
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From Syed Ubaidur Rahman
ASAK
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihe rajioon.
I am saddened to hear this news, that though inevitable, but very
painful for all of us.
May Allah (SWT) rest her soul in peace and give her a life of eternal
happiness and comforts in Jannah, that He has promised, ameen.
Ubaid
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From Razi Raziuddin
ASAK all,
Inna Lillahe wa Inna Ilaehe rajeeon! May Allah grant her a place in
Jannat and may Allah grant Mike Ghouse courage and sabr, to face the
tragedy.
At times like this it is simply very hard to say and/or do anything
beyond these expressions.Mike is a Godly man, and I am sure he will
have the courage and sabr to face it.
wa-as-salam,
Razi
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From Tariq Farooqi
Dear Mr. Ghouse: Please accept my heartfelt condolence on the sad
demise of your spouse as she left for her heavenly abode. While I
have never met you. your postings on this subject were so touching
and endearing. One could sense the hurt and pain you were going
through, yet you felt the graceful acceptance and courage shown by
your beloved spouse.
Your sharing of this personal pain has touched our hearts. It proves
how close the two of you were and you wanted to tell the world about
her strength and love.
May Allah grant you strength to deal with this loss, grant you peace
and solace and somehow help you cope with this loss.
Regards,
Tariq Farooqi
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From Om Mohamed
Asalama alaikum, Brother Mike.
You are so right "Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon --From God
we came and to God we go." May Allah help you and your family with
ease doing these trying times. A loss of a loved one is indeed a
trying test from Allah. Brother Mike, please look upon your wife (and
the wonderful times you spent together) as a beautiful loan from
Allah, who is just come to collect. You will see her again, at a
later time, of course. But next time, insha Allah, in a much better
place...and Allah knows best.
May Allah bless you in your endeavors,
Om Mohamed
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From Adiba Ahmed
Thank you for your e-mail.
Words cannot describe my sense of sadness and loss for your family, her friends and community.
I 'll repeat respected imam's words" may Allah SWT bless her, forgive her and grant her a higher status among His best!" Ameen.
Unnecessary to say that I am praying for her and sending sawab for my salat(namaz).
I would be thinking about some 'baqiyaat us Swalehaat(ever-rewarding, good deeds) ' for her.
Salam on you!
Sister Adiba
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From Nishat Karimi
ASA,
Mike bhai, I just found out about your wife Najma passing away. I am deeply shocked and saddened by this shocking news. Pls know that my prayers are with you and your family. Akbar and I am praying for her soul to rest in peace and Allah to grant her jannat, AMIN.
Nishat Karimi
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From Anwar Heerji
Good After noon MikeIt was a very shocking news when I heard about Najma Apa who passed away on Friday.She was not only dearest to her family but, she was also an asset to the community as well. We all missed her too. I would like pray for her that God forgive all her sins, her soul may rest in eternal peace and God gives strength to you and your family.AmeenThanksAnwar Heerji & Family
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From Radha and Sury
Dear Mike:Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on Najma’s relinquishing her physical body, last Thursday night. Our sincere prayers for her noble soul to end the eternal journey and find the well deserved rest in eternal peace.
Our memory goes back a number of years when we see saw something special in both of you, an attitude of service to fellow human beings. She has been an ideal better half leading various community activities benefiting the Dallas area including Carrollton.It must be of some comfort to you that she ended her journey at an auspicious time with a smile, which is what many of us wish for.
May God give your family and all of us in the community touched by her life, the strength to bear this loss.
With kind regardsRadha and Sury
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From Venkat
Dear Friends
Ms Najma Ghouse, wife of Mike Ghouse, india-unity member, passed away on At 7:25 PM on Thursday Night, May 22nd.
Dear Mike
I am so sorry to hear the news that Najma passed away a few days back.
Please accept my heartfelt condolence to you and your family on this sad occasion. The note you had previously written on her was very touching. Her spirit of volunteerism and community service will certainly be missed. May her soul rest in peace.
Our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult period of time. May God give the strength to you to bear the loss.
Venkat
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From Walter Fernandes
Dear Mike
Condelonces to you on the death of your wife. My prayers are with you.
Walter Fernandes
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From Bhaskar Menon
Dear Mike,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure you have the spiritual fortitude to bear with it and carry on your very necessary work of interfaith understanding and amity.
With warm regards
Bhaskar Menon
http://undiplomatictimes.blogspot.com
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From Rabia Khan
Hi Mike;
I came to visit Najma the day before she left for heaven. She opened her eyes and looked at me when her sister said to her, '"Dr rabia is here to see you". She opened her eyes and taled tome. her sister says I was the last visitor she spoke with and squeezed my hand. I always looked up to Najma s' courage and devotion for volunteering and community work. She was a role model for all desi women, May God bless her and keep her good memories alive in your and our hearts.
With sympathy,
Rabia
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From Ayesha & Ayaz Ahmed
As-Salaam Alaikum,
Dear Br. Ghouse.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and may Allah(SWT) bestow His Mercy up on the departed soul and open the doors of Jannah Insha’Allah. May Allah(SWT) grant you the patience and help cope with the greatest loss. May Allah(SWT) accept all your efforts involved in portraying the positive image of Islam in this country.
Was-Salaam
Ayesha & Ayaz Ahmed
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Dear Mike,
I had met you and Najma ji in early 1999. Though, it was a short interaction I respected your outlook. Over the years, I've followed your work as a part of your email and felt compelled to express my thoughts and prayers during the time of your loss. I hope you acquire the courage and strength from your memories and work.
Regards.
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From Bob McCranie
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have always been impressed by your work and the work of your wife. We will all miss her in Carrollton.Bob McCranie & Warren Sippel,Jr.
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From Naseem Ahmed
Dear Mr. GhouseMQM Dallas on behalf of its office bearers and workers offers deepest condolences to you and your family on sad death of Najma Appa. She had always been a huge support for us and for our Indo Pak Solidarity Mushaira Series. We all will miss our patron, Najma Appa. May Allah rest her soul in peace and provide her highest place in Jannat.MQM Dallas
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From Laura Hornbeck
Dear Mike, My husband, Larry, and I send deepest condolences on Najma's passing. Thank you for remembering all your many friends at this painful time and sharing what has happened. She was/is a beautiful person who lives now in the eternal world, where we will all go in our own time. You do her great honor by your efforts to build bridges among all God's children. God bless you always.Laura Hornbeck
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From Dr. Asif Syed and family
Mike,Asalaam-alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatahu. Pleaseknow that Dr. Asif Syed & family are with you at this moment of need, and we pray that Allah’s rahmat and blessings be constantly at Najma’s side. May God bless you all and give you strength.Wasalaam-alaikum,Asif Bhai & Family
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From Mohamed Mohamed
Najma, you and your family are in our prayers.
Dear Mike Ghouse
Assalam-o-Aleyküm
Inna Lilla hi wa Inna Elehi Rajioon
Allah marhooma ki maghfirath farmaye, Jannatul Firdaous ata farmaye, aap ko aur sabhi ghar walooN ko sabr-e-jameel ata farmaye. AAMEEN
It is said in one Hadith that a person is Shaheed even if died with stomach. She was really in a big pain of the killer disease, Insh’Allah she is also in the status of Shaheed who will be having a very high status in Jannah.
Wassalaam
Anees Ahmad
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From Farzana Hassan
Mike... my heartfelt condolences. May her soul rest in peace. Would you like me to make this announcement on MCC?
Farzana
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From Syed Elias
Assalaam Aleyküm, Mike
I got the news a few days earlier through Irfan Ali Sahib (of Denton) that she is in her last stages in the hospital. I wanted to call you immediately and share my thoughts, but he suggested not to. Then last night I received the news, that Sr. Najma left us, from another friend of mine in Carrollton. My heart sank. Very sad to hear about the sad news. I knew her, and her father Soofi Fazlurrahman Saheb, for a long time (almost a quarter century) when I used to live in DFW area. I knew her to be a kind, gentle, pleasant, courteous, brave, and very service minded lady. I am, at the same time, pleased that she met the maker at the right time at the first call. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Syed Elias
Round Rock, TX 78681
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From Din Muhammad Shahed
Condolence on the Sad Demise of Mrs. Najma
Sorry to know the sad demise of Mrs. Najma. Inna Lillahi wa Inna
Elaihey Rajioon !!
May Allah rest her soul in peace in the lofty place of paradise near
to Allah Al-Mighty !!
May Allah grant solace and fortitude to Brother Ghouse, all the dear
ones, relatives and friends.
This is the decree of Allah, we have to accept it.
"BULANEY WALA HAY SAB SEY PIARA ,
USY PEH AY DIL TU JAN FIDA KAR" !
YOURS FRATERNALLY,
DIN MUHAMMAD SHAHED
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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From Arif Khairuddin
Assalamualaykum
Very sad to hear about this.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi ur Rajewoon.
May Allah give Sabr to Mike and his family.
Let's pray for her maghfirath.
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From SaalaKhan
Assalaamu Alaikum:
You and your family have our condolences. Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilaihi Rajioon.
The death of a loved one, be they family or friend
is accompanied by sadness, for how we will miss them
but death is a reality that will come to us all
the acceptance of this will bring comfort to all
When seen in this light it may be viewed as a friend
for as life passes by
a new life begins.
Saalakhan
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From Imam Kamara
Mike Ghouse,
May Allah-swt make this trying time easy for you and your family, may He-swt forgive you wife hers sins and grant her home of paradise. Our prayers are with you and the family always. Allah-swt does not take anything away without giving something in its place, be patient and persevere in this difficult time, Allah-swt will lighten your load. "Innaa ma'alusrii yusraa" (Most certainly with the difficulty there's the ease). May Allah-swt help you and the family.
Imam Kamara
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From Hakim Rushdan
As Salaam Alaikum, May Allah forgive Najma her shortcomings and grant her
paradise and may he strengthen your spirit at this time of your loss.
Freedom is to move in our intellect to a greater vision
and a greater purpose.
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From Faridul Islam
Dear Br Mike,
ASAK,
Please accept our condolences.
May Allah grant her a place in the Jannah and give you the strength to
deal with this.
As Allah says in the Quran,
Inna Lillahi owa Inna Ilaihi rajewoon
From Allah we came and to Him is our journeying.
We all will have to go one day. Life in this world is but a past time.
May Allah bless us all and shower His mercy
Farid
Dr. Farid Islam
Associate Professor
Department of Finance & Economics
School of Business, BU 216, (MC 103)
Utah Valley State College
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From Asif Wafai
Dear Brother Ghouse,
Deeply saddened at her demise May Allah rest her soul in peace (Ameen) Our prayers are with you.
Asif Wafai
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From Zeba Salim
Dear Mr. Ghouse,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies regarding the loss of your wife. I would appreciate it you could extend my sympathies to Sister Najma's family as well. May Allah give all of you the strength to cope with this great loss, and may she, S. Najma, be blessed with Allah's grace and mercy. Insh’Allah, Sister Najma will embark on a wonderful journey to a place in the heavens where she may find eternal peace and comfort. I was unable to make the funeral as I had a prior engagement which I could not cancel. Please again, experience condolences to the family.
Thank you,
Zeba
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From Ibrahim B Syed
Dear brother Ghouse:
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmathullahi Wa Barakatahu,
"Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajewoon"
I pray to Allah (SWT) for Maghfirah of sister Najma. May Allah (SWT) give
her the best place in Jannatul Firdaous.
May Allah (SWT) give you and your family the patience and strength to bear this great loss in your lives.
Allah Hafiz,
Ibrahim B. Syed
From Ovais Hasan & Family
Mike Bhai,
Please accept condolences from my family, May Allah give you patience and Najma Bhabi Janet-ul-Firdous (Ameen).
-Ovais Hasan
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From Rafiq Akbany & Family
Dear Brother Mike Ghouse,
Our deepest condolences from Indonesia on the demise of Najmabai, May Allah
Grant her Jannah, and grant the family left behind the patience to bear this
great loss.
Rafiq Akbany Family-Jakarta, Indonesia
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From Farid Chaudhari
Dear Mike, AA,
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon.
May God bestow His Forgiveness (Maghfirath) upon her , award her a
place in High Paradise (Jannat ul Ulia) and reward you and all the
rest of the family with Elegant Steadfastness (Sabr e Jameel).Amen.
Best Regards,
Farid.
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From Zulfi Ahmed
Mike, My deepest condolences, she was a great leader, a gentle and compassionate human being. She leaves behind many
Zulfi Ahmed
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From Tamim Saidi
WAAWRWB
May Allah have mercy on her, and grant her the highest level of paradise.
May Allah make the grave for her full of light and comfortable, and show her, her place in Jannah. May Allah grant you and her family patience, and reward w/ great thing in both lives.
Certainly, we belong to Allah to Him do we return.
ws
your brother,
Tamim
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From Syed Ubaidur Rahman
ASAK
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihe rajioon.
I am saddened to hear this news, that though inevitable, but very
painful for all of us.
May Allah (SWT) rest her soul in peace and give her a life of eternal
happiness and comforts in Jannah, that He has promised, ameen.
Ubaid
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From Razi Raziuddin
ASAK all,
Inna Lillahe wa Inna Ilaehe rajeeon! May Allah grant her a place in
Jannat and may Allah grant Mike Ghouse courage and sabr, to face the
tragedy.
At times like this it is simply very hard to say and/or do anything
beyond these expressions.Mike is a Godly man, and I am sure he will
have the courage and sabr to face it.
wa-as-salam,
Razi
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From Tariq Farooqi
Dear Mr. Ghouse: Please accept my heartfelt condolence on the sad
demise of your spouse as she left for her heavenly abode. While I
have never met you. your postings on this subject were so touching
and endearing. One could sense the hurt and pain you were going
through, yet you felt the graceful acceptance and courage shown by
your beloved spouse.
Your sharing of this personal pain has touched our hearts. It proves
how close the two of you were and you wanted to tell the world about
her strength and love.
May Allah grant you strength to deal with this loss, grant you peace
and solace and somehow help you cope with this loss.
Regards,
Tariq Farooqi
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From Om Mohamed
Asalama alaikum, Brother Mike.
You are so right "Inna Lilla hi o Inna Ilaihi ur rajewoon --From God
we came and to God we go." May Allah help you and your family with
ease doing these trying times. A loss of a loved one is indeed a
trying test from Allah. Brother Mike, please look upon your wife (and
the wonderful times you spent together) as a beautiful loan from
Allah, who is just come to collect. You will see her again, at a
later time, of course. But next time, insha Allah, in a much better
place...and Allah knows best.
May Allah bless you in your endeavors,
Om Mohamed
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From Adiba Ahmed
Thank you for your e-mail.
Words cannot describe my sense of sadness and loss for your family, her friends and community.
I 'll repeat respected imam's words" may Allah SWT bless her, forgive her and grant her a higher status among His best!" Ameen.
Unnecessary to say that I am praying for her and sending sawab for my salat(namaz).
I would be thinking about some 'baqiyaat us Swalehaat(ever-rewarding, good deeds) ' for her.
Salam on you!
Sister Adiba
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From Nishat Karimi
ASA,
Mike bhai, I just found out about your wife Najma passing away. I am deeply shocked and saddened by this shocking news. Pls know that my prayers are with you and your family. Akbar and I am praying for her soul to rest in peace and Allah to grant her jannat, AMIN.
Nishat Karimi
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From Anwar Heerji
Good After noon MikeIt was a very shocking news when I heard about Najma Apa who passed away on Friday.She was not only dearest to her family but, she was also an asset to the community as well. We all missed her too. I would like pray for her that God forgive all her sins, her soul may rest in eternal peace and God gives strength to you and your family.AmeenThanksAnwar Heerji & Family
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From Radha and Sury
Dear Mike:Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on Najma’s relinquishing her physical body, last Thursday night. Our sincere prayers for her noble soul to end the eternal journey and find the well deserved rest in eternal peace.
Our memory goes back a number of years when we see saw something special in both of you, an attitude of service to fellow human beings. She has been an ideal better half leading various community activities benefiting the Dallas area including Carrollton.It must be of some comfort to you that she ended her journey at an auspicious time with a smile, which is what many of us wish for.
May God give your family and all of us in the community touched by her life, the strength to bear this loss.
With kind regardsRadha and Sury
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From Venkat
Dear Friends
Ms Najma Ghouse, wife of Mike Ghouse, india-unity member, passed away on At 7:25 PM on Thursday Night, May 22nd.
Dear Mike
I am so sorry to hear the news that Najma passed away a few days back.
Please accept my heartfelt condolence to you and your family on this sad occasion. The note you had previously written on her was very touching. Her spirit of volunteerism and community service will certainly be missed. May her soul rest in peace.
Our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult period of time. May God give the strength to you to bear the loss.
Venkat
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From Walter Fernandes
Dear Mike
Condelonces to you on the death of your wife. My prayers are with you.
Walter Fernandes
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From Bhaskar Menon
Dear Mike,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure you have the spiritual fortitude to bear with it and carry on your very necessary work of interfaith understanding and amity.
With warm regards
Bhaskar Menon
http://undiplomatictimes.blogspot.com
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From Rabia Khan
Hi Mike;
I came to visit Najma the day before she left for heaven. She opened her eyes and looked at me when her sister said to her, '"Dr rabia is here to see you". She opened her eyes and taled tome. her sister says I was the last visitor she spoke with and squeezed my hand. I always looked up to Najma s' courage and devotion for volunteering and community work. She was a role model for all desi women, May God bless her and keep her good memories alive in your and our hearts.
With sympathy,
Rabia
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From Ayesha & Ayaz Ahmed
As-Salaam Alaikum,
Dear Br. Ghouse.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and may Allah(SWT) bestow His Mercy up on the departed soul and open the doors of Jannah Insha’Allah. May Allah(SWT) grant you the patience and help cope with the greatest loss. May Allah(SWT) accept all your efforts involved in portraying the positive image of Islam in this country.
Was-Salaam
Ayesha & Ayaz Ahmed
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Dear Mike,
I had met you and Najma ji in early 1999. Though, it was a short interaction I respected your outlook. Over the years, I've followed your work as a part of your email and felt compelled to express my thoughts and prayers during the time of your loss. I hope you acquire the courage and strength from your memories and work.
Regards.
_____________________________________________________
From Bob McCranie
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have always been impressed by your work and the work of your wife. We will all miss her in Carrollton.Bob McCranie & Warren Sippel,Jr.
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From Naseem Ahmed
Dear Mr. GhouseMQM Dallas on behalf of its office bearers and workers offers deepest condolences to you and your family on sad death of Najma Appa. She had always been a huge support for us and for our Indo Pak Solidarity Mushaira Series. We all will miss our patron, Najma Appa. May Allah rest her soul in peace and provide her highest place in Jannat.MQM Dallas
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From Laura Hornbeck
Dear Mike, My husband, Larry, and I send deepest condolences on Najma's passing. Thank you for remembering all your many friends at this painful time and sharing what has happened. She was/is a beautiful person who lives now in the eternal world, where we will all go in our own time. You do her great honor by your efforts to build bridges among all God's children. God bless you always.Laura Hornbeck
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From Dr. Asif Syed and family
Mike,Asalaam-alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatahu. Pleaseknow that Dr. Asif Syed & family are with you at this moment of need, and we pray that Allah’s rahmat and blessings be constantly at Najma’s side. May God bless you all and give you strength.Wasalaam-alaikum,Asif Bhai & Family
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From Mohamed Mohamed
Najma, you and your family are in our prayers.
RegardsMohamed Mohamed
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From Manju Shrivastava
Mike Ghouse JiNamasteIt break my heart after seeing your e-mail, was out of country. Dear Loving Najama Ji is strong women. Please keep faith in GOD, and do not give up.Manju Shrivastava
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Mar’sue Haffner
I am so shocked and saddened about the news of Najmas death.. I did no even know she was sick. On behalf of Grand Homes we are so sorry.
Mar'Sue
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From Manju Shrivastava
Mike Ghouse JiNamasteIt break my heart after seeing your e-mail, was out of country. Dear Loving Najama Ji is strong women. Please keep faith in GOD, and do not give up.Manju Shrivastava
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Mar’sue Haffner
I am so shocked and saddened about the news of Najmas death.. I did no even know she was sick. On behalf of Grand Homes we are so sorry.
Mar'Sue
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Video's:
Enjoying the boat ride around Kuaii? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXbt2PvHv9I
An interview with Najma - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ckOqL0A7A
Najma's Sunrise talk in Urdu/Hindi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8BGIbo0rS0
Enjoying the boat ride around Kuaii? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXbt2PvHv9I
An interview with Najma - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ckOqL0A7A
Najma's Sunrise talk in Urdu/Hindi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8BGIbo0rS0
More on Najma in the previous article:
http://mikeghouseforamerica.blogspot.com/2008/05/gods-grace-for-najma-ghouse.html
http://mikeghouseforamerica.blogspot.com/2008/05/gods-grace-for-najma-ghouse.html
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Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI was saddened to hear the news of the demise of your lovely wife Najma. May God give eternal peace
to her soul and may He give you and her loved ones strength to move on so that all her work continues
and her memories and name are always alive.
Please convey our sincere condolences to your family and you too accept the same. I would like to
share a Zoroastrian prayer for the departed given below.
Sincerely,
--poras
Dear Ghouse Sahib: AA
ReplyDeleteI just learnt of what has to be the most painful, agonizing tragedy in a
loving couple's life.....My wife and I have been married over 43 years
and each of us dread the day....yet, somehow, somehow one has to
reconcile to God Almighty's will. Compared to some of us weaker souls,
your posts always strike me as a man of enormous strength of faith. My
wife and I pray for the bereaved and God's mercy upon her soul....and
may God Almighty give you and your children the perseverance, patience,
and strength to bear this loss, Ameen....
Ghazanfar family
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Dr. S.M. Ghazanfar
Professor Emeritus/Economics (Emeritus, 2002; Dept.Chair, ’79-81; ’93-01; Director, International Studies Program, ’89-93)
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho 83843 (USA)
Phone: 208-885-7144(Office); 208-882-7619(Home)
Homepage: www.uidaho.edu/~ghazi
Br. Mike,
ReplyDeleteAssalam-u-Alaikum!
My name id Parvez Salim. I met with you a couple of times with Akram Syed and with my Uncle Dr. Ausaf Husain at some of the AFMI, TiE and Pratham gatherings. We used to live in Plano but have moved to Virginia since 2006.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the untimely passing away of Sr. Najma.
May Allah(S) grant her a place in Jannah and give the family the strength to cope with this loss, Ameen.
Parvez and Parveen Salim
Lynchburg, VA
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteThe inevitable took over. It was a sight to see the strength the entire family and especially you displayed in such time of travails and trauma. That everyone was there is in itself a lot of visible love (divya or manifested love).
Najmaji was a good human being, who enjoyed life and it's moments and knew her responsibilites and met each one of them to it's finest detail and having received much, knew her responsibility that she had to give back, and that too she did much of.
You were only a catalyst in her life that made her bloom even further, as she was to you. Such teamwork and such understanding that both of you portrayed is amazing. I want to be reminded of her achievements and accomplishments and that she chose how to and when to leave this mortal earth.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the family and for you, in this most difficult time for your family and you. Please know that she will ever be with all of us in spirit and when we need a dose of courage, bravery, love, peace, all we need is to think of her.
With Prem and Om
D D Maini
Sunil & Shalini Maini
inna lillahe wa inna allahee raji-oon.may god bless and rest her soul. ameen
ReplyDeleteplease accept our sympathies and condolences.
imrana and khalid
Dear Sabeeha,
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for letting me know. I am sorry to hear of this news and offer my sincere condolences to her family.
It is because of patients like her that we continue to focus a lot of energy on research to find better treatments.
With kind regards,
Anil Sood
ASA Mike,
ReplyDeleteJust came to know about our Sr. Najam May Allah grant her Jannat and Sabr to us all to bear this great loss. She was a wonderful person who has helps so many needed person she has always work hard and been a voice for those the under privileged.
We are all for you in your time of need let us know if there is anyway we can help to make your great loss bearable
Zeenat and Yousuf Ali
Mike,
ReplyDeletePlease accept my heart felt sympathies. Upon Najma's passing away. As you have mentioned that you were at the Mercy of Allah & so is she.You have done a lot.
I really admire you & appreciate.
May Allah SWT reward you
Ameen
Sabeeha Kazmi
Just a note to let you know that Harvey and I are thinking of you and praying for G-d's will to be Ya Rachman &
ReplyDeleteYa Rachim... (with mercy & compassion)...
If there is anything that you need for me to do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Blessings,
Judie
Thinking of you, Mike, and praying for you both. I know how hard it is.
ReplyDeleteMuriel
Your description of the healing process your family has been going through is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhile devastating you are letting Him Rule your lives with trust and love.
I acknowledge you for a great job of letting Him lead in trust and with love.
Sad as it is, it was a great passing for her and for you all. I am sad for the pain that was involved.
I am glad that you had so much support and spiritual awareness. Thanks for your trust in the Almighty Allah.
Thanks for sharing the highlights of your wife's passing.
Blessed Be Allah,
Richard
Mike,
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Najma will live on in our memories forever. She was a great soul sent to teach us the little things in life that we all take for granted.
I loved her like a sister for the past 8 years I have known her. She gave me some key tips on Real Estate, whe I decided to change career.
The response was overwhelming at the radio station when I payed tribute to her on my Sunday evening show.
Again my deepest sympathy,
Vishnu L. Sukhu
Commercial, Residential and Commercial
Real Estate Consultant
My dear Mike, ASAK
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the write-up. It is amazing—she achieved so much in a short span of her life.
The comments from so many people also reflect the admiration and acknowledgement of her work. Her work is a testimonial that you can make a difference in life of so many people. She has left behind a legacy. It is a Sadqa-e-Jaria.
May Allah bless her soul.
Sincerely,
Zafar
Dear Mr. Mike Ghouse,
ReplyDeleteJust seen the new of the sad demise of Madam Najma Ghouse. The loss of a life can never be replenished. But by the grace of Allah you will overcome your grief in due course, Insha Allah. I will be looking forward to associating with your work, which I hope and pray, you will carry out with greater strength and determination.
Best wishes and regards,
M.Haque, Patna, India.
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteWe will always remember Najma by the plant that she has given us when you and Najma visited us.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Shubha and Srivatsa
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers. Najma was so graceful and quietly doing so many good things to touch so many people in need. She lives on in the happiness that she has brought all these people. May God give you the strength at this difficult time. Sairam.
Vijayashree and Venkat
A beautiful tribute
ReplyDeleteto an amazing woman. My heartfelt condolences for your loss. Remembering the legacy and contribution of any human being who has touched so many is the greatest gift we can offer those who pass before us. She has left her imprint on this earth, and that is the most we can ever aspire to do in this life - thank you, Mike, for sharing this loving tribute.
by Jan Baumgartner
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI have just learned about the sudden demise of your dear wife. Please accept my sincere condolences. May The Almighty give you enough strength to bear this unbearable loss.
Regards
Ramesh Gupta
New Delhi-India
Dear Mike
ReplyDeleteI and Chander are extremely sorry to know this awful news. We never knew Najma was sick.Our sincerest condolensces to you and your family. We will pray for her soul and may God give you all the courage to bear this tremendous loss. If there is anything we can do for the family please let us know.
May God bless you all,
Mongas
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI and my family have prayed for the departed sould since we got the news. She will surely be rewarded for the good she has done in her life and she has done it in abundance, mashallah. May Allah SWT grant sabr to the entire grieving family.
wassalam
Zahid Jamil
Sydney
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI learned about the passing of your beloved wife, Najma, today in the news
http://www.opednews.com/articles/life_a_mike_gho_080526_the_final_journey_of.htm.
Please accept heartfelt condolences from me and my husband, Sanjoy Bose. I had briefly communicated with you in 2005 to bring Kapil Dev’s team to play in the U.S. Our discussions didn’t go anywhere, but I got to know you, and now learned about your wife’s passing and just wanted to connect and convey my sympathies.
With best wishes to you and your family as you go through the remembrance process,
Regards,
Roma
Roma Kapoor
Director, India Initiatives
United Way International
701 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking about you during this difficult time and sending our heartfelt sympathy.
Najma ji is a hero of our community. A wonderful women. We have lost an prominent person of Dallas.
We have seen you handle challenges in the past and know you will find your strength to make it through this difficult period.
Holding you & your kids in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick & Monica
Asak Mike Bhai,
ReplyDeleteAbdul and I send our most sincere condolences to you and the family. I still can't beleive she is gone! May Allah SWT give her the highest abode in Jannah and sabr jameel to you and the family. I will miss her voice on the radio. She touched many lives and is truely "one of a kind lady". She is in our prayers constantly.
-Amina and Abdul Rab
Salam Mike,
ReplyDeleteSorry for a late condolences, I am so sorry to head about Najma bajee’s lost. I am sure she is in very good place now. Allah pakk give her place in Jannah.
I know, you are going through very hard time of your life, May God help you through this difficult time.
Please accept our condolences.
From Ashar and Family.
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteSalaam, I read the comments about our dear departed Najma, what a great lady she must have been. I wish I will leave such a wonderful magical touch of love as she had been blessed with. To leave her loved ones with the treasure of friends to stand by them in times of need, is a gift many live their entire life and not even come close to such a legacy.
Dr. Maysoon A. Dakhiel
Saudi Arabia
Dear Mike:
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell you how deeply grieved I was to hear the sad news of the demise of your beloved wife, Najma. Words are feeble and useless at a time like this but I deem it my duty to write and tell you how I feel about the catastrophe. What a poor man can do before the will of God ,we all bow to his will. I know no amount of written consolation can diminish your grief for the heart alone knows, but I pray to God to give you courage and patience to bear this irreparable loss. If there is anything Tasneem and I can do please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely yours.
Mushtaq A. Mulla
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteBlessings and peace be on you and, especially on Najma at this sad time. My heart goes out to you.
Rich Rosenfeld
Pastor Rich "R2" Rosenfeld
Ridgeview Presbyterian Church, PCUSA
12717 Marsh Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234-6643
Dear Mike
ReplyDeletePlease accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences on your bereavement. Words are not enough to express the sorrow you and your family must be feeling at this time. Najma is a jewel that cannot be replaced and she is in a better place now. May Allah SUH grant her Peace and Tranquillity, forgive her shortcomings and accept her in Jannat Al Firdaus near Him.......Ameen.
"Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls"
Najma's whole biography is full of those pages.
God Bless
Shaheen Salam
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteMay we all pray that Najma's soul rest in peace,
and Allah give you enough strength to bear her loss.
Dear Mike, I left for a 5 day Vipassana workshop in California
and just returned home last night and got the sad news.
We will visit you soon.
With all the love,
Surendra and Urmila Naik
Mike-
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to learn of your wife's passing. I can hardly imagine how difficult this must be for you. I am sure that she will continue to live on in the work you do for the community.
My thoughts are with you.
Howard
Howard Baum, MD
Dallas Diabetes and Endocrine Center, P.A.
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteMay our gracious and merciful God bring comfort and strength to you and your family at this huge transition in your lives. Your friend in faith,
Rev. JoNell Lindh at Chapel Hill UMC.
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your wife and friend, Najma. She left a footprint in the lives of those who knew her. Her steps were soft and full of care for others. Her thoughts and actions were compassionate, peaceful, inclusive. Like you, her business was for the greater good. Our lives are better because of Najma. She taught us ways to love one another, she enriched us, she cared. We will miss her. We will remember her volunteer spirit.
I remember talking to Najma at the 3rd International Women's Peace Conference, July 2007. She was so pleased to assist and participate. When she spoke of you and your efforts for a pluralistic society, she smiled and her eyes sparkled. Thank you, Mike, for all that you continue to do.
With gratitude,
Maria Viera-Williams
Thank you, Mike for sharing the beautiful words for Najma. I’m sorry that I could not attend her memorial service on Friday. Please keep me advised on when you will have the other memorial service to honor her. Mike and I, Dadski and Lili and Becky are so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteWe love you.
Mary
Mary E. Kiefer
Mike,
ReplyDeletePlease accept my condolences on the death of your wife.
My heart hurts for you and your family.
Susan
Susan Myers
American Jewish Congress
Southwest Region
11311 N Central Expwy Ste 204
Dallas, TX 75243
Mike,
ReplyDeletePlease accept my condolences on the death of your wife.
My heart hurts for you and your family.
Susan
Susan Myers
American Jewish Congress
Southwest Region
11311 N Central Expwy Ste 204
Dallas, TX 75243
I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteAsma
Dear mike
ReplyDeleteI am truly sad and full of sorrow. May Allah give her
eternal jannah and u patience. Anything I can do please let me know.
jalil
May God bless the departed soul place in the heavenly aboded, and you and the rest of the family with courage to bear this loss!
ReplyDeleteWith heratfelt condolences,
Pritam
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Pritam K. Rohila, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Association for Communal Harmony in Asia (ACHA)
My deepest condolence Brother Mike. I did not check my e-mail for several days. I was shocked to see this tragic news just now. I do not know the relationship however, from the last name I assume that she was your family member. May God give her the best reward.
ReplyDeleteRuby
Dear Mr. Ghouse:
ReplyDeleteMy personal condolences to you and your family in this hour of grief.
I have highest regard for people like Najma and yourself who are fully engaged citizens.
Without people like yourselves our public life will be bereft of much meaning and its full potential.
It is obvious that her untimely, passing away is great loss to the community in your area and beyond.
Please continue to stay engaged and let Najma’s legacy be a living one:
Ever more enlightening and inspiring for all.
May Najma’s extraordinary spirit live long!
Wasim Khan, MD, MPH
I am really grateful for your prompt reply.could you plz send this office the profile of Najma Ghouse for the projection in world media may be her NGO gets some financial moral or other support.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
Tariq Khan Niazi
Freelance Journalist.,
Lahore(Pakistan)
Cell No.0092-308-4584512
May Najma's light and love continue to shine in the hearts of all she touched.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Asalamu aleykum Mike
ReplyDeletePlease accept my condolences to you and your family. I did not know her, but she sounds like a truly remarkable woman. I will keep you and your family in my du'a.
Jazaka allahu khairan
Best regards
Thomas Haidon
Inna Lilla hi wa Inna Ilaihi wur rajeyoon
ReplyDeleteMay Allah grant her the best, and grant you and the family Sabr.
Omer Bin Abdullah
Editor, Islamic Horizons magazine
horizons@isna.net
(703) 742-8108
http://www.isna.net
Mike,
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and your family. I pray for God’s grace and peace to envelop you as you mourn Najma.
God bless you.
Terry
Rev. Terry McLellan
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1700 S. Josey Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-242-5472
Mike,
ReplyDeleteI was saddened to hear of the loss of your wonderful and caring Najma. Although I only knew and worked with her a short time in preparation of and during the Peace Conference, I knew all would be well and that I had nothing to worry about at the registration table. Najma was a great person and I am glad that I had a chance to meet her.
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Jo-Ann
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI was deeply distressed to learn, belately, of the passing of your wife, Najma. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
All of us are beneficiairies of her lifetime of contributions toward a world of better mutual understanding.
Most sincerely.
Ed Thomas
Dear Mike, Please accept my profound condolences for your loss. I know Najma is in the best place now and I celebrate her transition. I also acknowledge your loss and share your grief. Salaam.
ReplyDeleteDennis Hamilton,
Horizon Unitarian Church.
Dear Mike Ghouse,
ReplyDeleteAs-sallammu Aalaykum wa Rehmatullahi wa Barakatu Hu,
True: "To HIM we belong and to HIM we return". May the Gracious Spread of Rahman Ur Raheem embrace Najma in the Hereafter. May her soul rest in peace in a heavenly abode in the nearness of her Creator, amen.
May Allah (swt) bless you and all other members of her family, the fortitude and strength to bear this very great and emotional loss, amen. I had the honor to be greeted and hosted by her gracious and caring Person at Dallas when I chanced to visit that City in 2006. This one-time meeting has rendered me to share your grief and loss in a personal measure. May you carry aloft her purposes and your noble endeavor, in health and vigor, amen.
With a hear full of grief and profound regards:
Sher Suleman
Dear Brother Mike,
ReplyDeleteI apologize for the delay in responding as I was out of town.
My family and I, join Poras & Pearl, in extending our most heartfelt condolences and sympathies, on the sad demise of your dear wife MAJMA, to you and your family.
We pray that her soul rests in eternal peace in Heaven and that the family derives the courage and fortitude to bear the loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Firdosh, Rashna & Sherazade
Aslam Alaikum Mike;
ReplyDeleteSonia and I recently learned of the sad loss of your wife. We wish we had gotten to know Najma some more - but of the few times that Sonia and I did meet her, with you - we were both blessed to have known her, and her devotion to do good in this world. Both of you are one of a kind, that you are willing to go beyond yourself, and extend and build bridges for the sake of the greater community.
May Allah accept, her reward her, Inshallah!
I know this must be a very difficult time for you, and your family, if there's anything we can do for you - please do not hesitate to call upon myself or Sonia, for anything what so ever - please do not hesitate.
At your convenience, please do let us know, when we may come and see you, to pay Najma her respect - whenever this is convenient for you.
Again, May Allah accept her, and we will remember Najma, and your family in our dua. Ameen.
Your Friends;
Sonia Laflamme and Naeem Randhawa
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteYou were married to a wonderful woman. We have a saying in Hebrew that translates "the memory of a righteous person is a blessing". Your memory of Najma will be a blessing to you always.
The crowd at the memorial service showed how deeply respected and loved Najma was.
Muriel
My dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteIt was a chance opening of the Yahoo mail today, I saw the sad news of Najma's death. May the Almighty bless her soul and grant her eternal Peace. Amen. All of us have to face death some day but Najma lived and worked for Humanity and it is a supreme sacrifice of her life. Her celebrated journey reminds all of us that there is lot we can contribute in our life time. I assure you that my slender shoulders bear the sorrow of the entire family and friends and with a prayer to the Almighty that she be blessed with the Paradise, Amen. Khuda Hafiz.
Hamid Shahul.
Mike. I want to express my sympathy for you and yours. I pray that her journey to the spirit world is peaceful and joyous. In the American Indian way we will never call her by her name again. She is in a different sprit world and we do not disturb those who have gone to the other side. Again please accept my condolences. Thanks
ReplyDeleteeddie
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeletePlease accept my heartfelt condolences . I did not know her but for a very short time and it is really shocking to hear this news which I heard just today.
If there is anything I can do please let me know. She will be missed for her work in the Muslim community against domestic violence.She is definitely with God whoever he is.
Sincerely,
Mina Gupta
Peace for all
First of all, my deepest condolence to not only Mike but the whole Dallas Muslim community on the great loss of Najma. I normally keep my personal griefs to myself but this is a personal loss to everyone living in Dallas. May Allah bless her soul and open the doors of jannah for our beloved sister. Najma's contribution to Muslim society in Dallas is comparable to those early Muslims came to India and spread the faith through their character, conviction and perseverance
ReplyDeleteSyed Fayyaz Hassan
Assalamualaikum....
ReplyDeleteMy profound gratitude and appreciation for your call this morning. I am deeply saddened to learn about your loss.... your wife, Najma's passing 8 days ago is a shocking news and a personal challenge for you and the family. May God rest her soul in peace and give you and your family strength to bear the loss !
No words can do justice to offer you condolences or comfort but suffice it to say Zia and I send you our very best............
I will share with you the Sounds of Faith information etc next week........
With kindest regards,
Shakeela
Shakeela Z. Hassan M.D
Associate Professsor Emeritus
University of Chicago
Home address:
5633 S. Woodlawn
Chicago, IL 60637
Tel: 773-752-4575
Mobile: 773-520-5633
Fax: 773-752-6141
szh@usa.net
szh@harranfoundation.org
www.harranfoundation.org
In the memory of our dear “Choti Apa”
ReplyDeleteBy M. Hamed Hussain Aghai.
Dallas’s famous ICON, a medical technologist, a real estate professional and a true volunteer, Najma Ghouse passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 pm at her home. She courageously fought cancer, a long battle for nine months, never losing her spirit of faith. Relatives and friends immediately gathered to pay their last respects to their departed leader.
Najma apa was born on October 2, 1947 in Hyderabad. Her parents moved to Pakistan shortly after Pakistan was created. Najma apa was very proud of her Hyderabadi and Pakistani heritage. Shortly after her marriage, she moved with her husband and two little daughters to United States in 1972 and made Dallas, Texas her new home. Later in the mid seventies, she had her third child.
Najma apa excelled in her academic career and was a recipient of several distinctions and awards in her college and at inter collegiate level competition. Her professional career as a medical technologist at major hospitals in the Dallas area was valued and recognized.. She not only had enormous love for but also great talent in Urdu poetry. She served as a moderator (an emcee) at several grand mushaira (Urdu poetry gathering) and received numerous compliments for a job well done.
Allah, the Almighty had blessed her with many great talents but her relationship from her first marriage ended in 1988. Some years later, she was married to Mohammed (Mike) Ghouse on July 4th, 1996. With the start of her new relationship, her professional career took a new turn in the field of real estate business. Allah bestowed her with outstanding success in her new venture. It seemed like what ever she touched was turned into gold. She always had great compassion for the less fortunate and she was always touched by who were helpless. Even with a hectic business schedule and keeping up with clients, she had this thought, brewing in her mind to find a way to reach out to the less fortunate people within her own community. Finally, she was able to find few professionals who teamed up with her to form a non profit agency to help less fortunate individuals at various capacities. She volunteered countless hours, days, and nights for various agencies that she and others have jointly established. Even today, many individuals are seeking valuable services from these agencies.
At home she kept herself busy maintaining a beautiful garden. After her morning prayers she would be busy watering her plants in the backyard and around the house. She decorated her front of the house by planting seasonal flowers. She was very fond of gardening and often gave valuable tips to the family and friends in the field of gardening.
Despite of her busy schedule, her religious events and activities were hosted with full of love and devotion. She made sure her guests were treated and fed well. Since she moved to Dallas, Texas she initiated hosting the traditional “Eid Brunch” at her house for Ramazan and Bakhr Eid. All the family members and close friends had a wonderful time and one could easily feel her love for her guests.
After fulfilling her all her desires, she felt she had missed something. Not too long ago she also ran for a city council position and she honored me by appointing her as a campaign treasurer. She ran the race very professionally, courageously, and she fared well in the several debates with her other opponents. She stood up for what she believed and faced with some tough challenges during her campaign. The race was very close and she had lost marginally but it was a great experience and she had learned a lot in her short political career.
Lastly, I have to say a few words about Najma apa as to how I first got impressed with her dynamic personality. She was the key person who helped arranged my marriage with Rafia, her younger sister in March of 1984. She played a pivotal role in our wedding. I still remember very well the comfort and support she had given me on the saanchak night by sitting next to me at the time of the “mehndhi” rasam (ritual). I was surrounded by all women with no men near me. Her support and advice had given me an immense strength instantaneously during the entire ceremony. Our wedding might have been the first wedding in the Dallas area that was performed with all the rituals and customs in her own house in Garland, Texas. Few of our friends still talk about the great memories from our wedding. I have some great memories with her. Occasionally, I visited her on Saturdays and cooked “upma” (a south Indian delicacy, made of rice flour. It is also called cream of wheat) or I fried some goodies (kidneys, hearts, and liver) while she would make some hot and mushy “khichdi”. She enjoyed talking to me in Hyderabadi. We often exchanged some famous couplets of few poets like, Ghalib, Mir, and others. It all seems like a mere dream now. It reminds me of a commercial that airs on desi TV by Nationwide Insurance Company – Life comes at you fast. And it is absolutely right. It also reminds of the proverb “Art is long, life is short”.
Najma apa was proud of her grandchildren and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She has four grand sons and only one grand daughter. Alizae, the oldest and the only grand daughter was very close and dear to her. Last year, she had spent all of her time with Alizae. She had Alizae with her visiting her clients, inspecting properties, dining, and watching movies.
Najma apa had a big heart and love to help people. She was very strong in her faith and lived her life accordingly. She lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed, and we thank Allah, the Almighty for having her for sixty years in this world.
Those left to treasure her many memories are her husband, her beloved mother, three sisters, four brothers, three daughters, and five grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. With deep sense of my love to her, I pray to Allah, the Almighty to bless her with highest place in the Jannath, Aameen! Apa, true people of Allah never die.
Najma Apa, you are in a better place than us and you can see us all but unfortunately we cannot see you or hear you. Enjoy the eternal peace that Allah, the Almighty has bestowed upon you and insha’Allah we will join you sooner or later. Insha’Allah, once we join you we will have our traditional “galput” in the Jannath again.
With my sincere love,
M. Hamed Hussain Aghai.
Mike,
ReplyDeleteWe are terribly sorry and saddened by this news. We know that Najma touched many lives in the community and her spirit and memories will live on... Please accept our sincere condolence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Rashmi and Apurva Mathur
My very dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for informing me of Najma’s passing. She lived a good life and we both know that she is in a MUCH BETTER place than this Earth we live on. Just 10 days ago I was thinking of her. May her soul rest in Peace in the lap of Allah.
Do stay in touch.
Much Lov
Bahram R. Shahmardaan
Mike
ReplyDeleteThis is def a time of prayer and finding support and strength in your faith, friends and family.
I met Najmaji and you at Zoom some years ago and then kept up with her achievements thru your emails and also the Carrollton city things.
our condolences to you and prayers that you and your family are dealing with this loss as best as you can.
Anjali Desai
Plano, TX 75025
Dear Brother
ReplyDeleteAs salaam alaikum
I would just like to share this Hadith
Ar-Riqaq: Patience on loss of dear friend (or relative)
Volume 008 :: Book 076 (To Make The Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)) :: Hadith Number 432.
Narrated By Abu Huraira :
Allah's Apostle said, "Allah says, 'I have nothing to give but Paradise as a reward to my believer slave, who, if I cause his dear friend (or relative) to die, remains patient (and hopes for Allah's Reward)."
Ar-Riqaq: 3 things that follow the dead
Volume 008 :: Book 076 (To Make The Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)) :: Hadith 521
Narrated By Anas bin Malik:
Allah's Apostle said, "When carried to his grave, a dead person is followed by three, two of which return (after his burial) and one remains with him: his relative, his property, and his deeds follow him; relatives and his property go back while his deeds remain with him."
Inna Lillahi wa Inna ilaihi Raajiuun.
May Allah fogive her sins and grant her Jannah. Ameen.
Salaam
Zaffer Khan
I am so sorry to hear about Najma –She was a beautiful person.
ReplyDeleteJulie Jordan
Hello, Mike. I have been thinking of you since last week, hoping that you are still surrounded by family and friends. Sometimes there is a lot more support before a loved one passes than afterwards, and I hope that's not the case with you.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I was able to attend the prayer service for Najma at the mosque. It was clear that you do indeed have many dear friends, both Muslim and non-Muslim, because both you and Najma were/are such caring, serving people.
My husband and I were both deeply touched by your e-mail tribute to Najma immediately after she passed on. She really did a lot in her lifetime, as you said, and she could go on into heaven without regret, although she undoubtedly would have liked to stay longer with you and her other family members.
I hope her mother is doing okay? Also her daughters.
Anyway, I did send a donation to the MCC in her name.
Many blessings are wished for you,
Sincerely,
Laura
Laura Hornbeck
Van Alstyne, TX
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI just read my email to hear the sad news Najma Bhain had lost her battle and has passed on. From Chanda, my family, and myself, we send our condolences to you and all your family in this difficult time.
May Allah Bless Najma in Jannah.
If there is anything I can do, Mike, please do not hesitate in contacting me at anytime.
Sincerely,
Mumtaz
Dear Mike Ghouse,
ReplyDeleteOur sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved wife, Najma. Our community was fortunate to have her in our presence, although for too short a time. She was an extraordinary woman.
Dr. Eric & Bonnie Kaplan
Salam Walekum Mike,
ReplyDeleteOur deepest blessings, prayers, and positive vibes for you and your family. May Allah always keep you all in peace.
Warmly,
Javeed, Suraiya, Shama, and Sofiya Hyder
Mike,
ReplyDeleteMy condolences on this most difficult time. May "the peace of Christ that passes all understanding " come to your and your family in this life transition.
The Psalmist says "precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints".
I appreciated Najma's enthusiasm when we ran for City Council. She had a real zeal for what she was doing.
May God's blessing be on you and your family in this season...............
In Christ,
Paul Kramer
Dear Mike Bhai,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about the sad demise of Najma Appaa. I am sorry that we could not attend Najma Appaas funeral ceremony, because we were out of town for last three weeks. Najma Appaa was a kind hearted, humble and very helpful to the kids, adults and elders in our community. She was a great lady and will be remembered as a hero of our community in general and Muslim ummah in particular. We pray for the eternal peace of her soul. Amen.
Please let us know, if anything we can do for you, and we will stay in touch.
Sincerely,
Aziz and Nargis Kabani
Dear Mr. Ghouse,
ReplyDeleteThough we only knew Najma for a short time, we admired her for the courage and love she had for this community and how she helped shape its identity. She will be missed in our City, and as evidence by the outpouring of support she will be missed and remembered across the world.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family!
John & Lisa Sutter
Dear MIke; Farida and I had met Najma off & on at diffrent functions. She was always very cheerful , full of enthusiasm and a very polite mannerism.We also enjoyed her radio programs and her emceeing at the Urdu Mushairas.The DFW community has lost a noble soul and we will miss her very much. please accept our sincere condolences and may god grant you all strength to bear the loss-Amen
ReplyDeleteDear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI just came back from 10 days trip to Philadelphia and Washington D.C and I read the news about the passing away of Najma. Inna Lillah wan Inna ilayhi raji`uun. May her soul respt in perfect peace. May Allah shower His forgiveness on her. Well, I do not need to preach anything to you. You’re already a strong person. May Allah increase your faith and patience.
Yushau Sodiq and Haleemat.
To Mike Ghouse,
ReplyDeleteI have heard the recent news. Please let me know if you need anything.
With Thoughts and Prayers,
Sanjay Pillai
"After your death you will be what you were before your birth." —
Arthur Schopenhauer (1788—1860), German philosopher.
Janab Ghiuse Sb,
ReplyDeleteAssalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatahu. May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala accept all the good deeds of sister Najma, forgive all her mistakes, and grant her a high place in Jannat!
May Allah, the Most Merciful and the Most Benevolent, bless you and all the members of your family with sabre jameel! May Allah keep us all under the umbrella of His infinite mercy and show us the path of His true deen!
Dear Mike: I am so sad to see Najma so soon, My condolences to the family and you. It is a great loss to the DESI community. She was a great person and a community leader. May God give you and the family strength to deal with the loss and grant her eternal peace. I missed the prayers time, did not find out early enough to go the Mosque. She is in our prayers. Thank you Please take care
ReplyDeleteSantosh Mittal
Mike/Afsar Bhai: I have known Najma Aapa for a long time and had been talking to Afsar Bhai lately to check about her health. It is hard to believe that she is not among us now! It is real test for you & your family, however, may Allah have mercy on her soul and grant her Jannatul Firdaus and give Sabr to you all. Please let me know if I could be of any help to you all. AWAS - Rehan Shah
ReplyDeleteMike
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to hear the sad news. Even though I had heard of health issues, I had not expected this. I pray God to give you the strength the manage the difficult situation and continue with your community support activities.
Regards,
Ravi Sharma
Assalam Aliekom WRB, Inna Lilla hi wa Inna Ilaihi rajewoon, may Allah SWT reward her Jannah Al Firdous insha'Allah. My deepest condolance to the entire family and may Allah SWT gives the entire family Sabr e Jameel to cope with such great loss. Indeed she was the strongest pillar of the family and always stood by the family, freinds & relatives. Best regards,Masood Hussain - Kuwait
ReplyDeleteDear Mike Bhai,
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of Jain Society Of North Texas I would like to convey our deepest condolences.
May God give you & your family the strength to bare the great loss .
Regards,
Meera Jain
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteWe are shocked to learn about Najma. We did not know about her illness at all. We feel so bad. We did not have a chance to
share our well wishes and our concerns. We want to share our sense of great loss and sorrow. We also want to share the grief
such events bring into our lives. We pray to almighty to give you the strength to bear not only the loss but the courage to bring
yourself back into the daily routines of life gently within due course of time. We want you to know that we are with you during this
difficult time of loss and grief. Balbir and Nirmal Nilvi
Dear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI was absolutely shocked to have seen the post of your wife Najma. I am very sorry to hear the news. May God give you the strength in this hard time.
Please know that you are not alone, all the people that Najma and yourself knew are absolutely saddened.
Salman Afridi.
Dear Mike:
ReplyDeleteI would love to be there, I was waiting for this email, I sent you several emails from my Yahoo account. I heard the news about Najma on the Radio on our way back from OK. I called Radio, did not get through. Left some messages on the phone numbers I knew to find out about the memorial ceremony but did not find out until it was all over. At 6:30PM Shenaz called to tell me the ceremony was at 2:30, by that time we were home, I opened the email and there was your email. I regret so much was not able to be there for her or for you. Najma ! The Great soul on this earth, left us so early. Such a loss to the Dessi community of the DFW. There is not any one else so much dedicated to the community. Najma was not only a great person but a super volunteer. She is already missed so much.
I hope you forgive not being there. The services timing were not given by the Radio, our side of the town Arlington/Fort Worth did not know the day and the time of the funeral or memorial services.
Hope to see you soon
Santosh Mittal
ASA Mike,
ReplyDeletePlease accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Sister
Najma. (inallilahi ina ilai ragioun).
You and the bereaved family have been in our prayers and i pray that
Allah the Most Merciful will find a place in Janat for her.
I hope you and the immediate family is coming to terms with our
mortality/destiny, and continue to serve out our purpose in life.
with kind regards,
arif & sara
Mike
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to describe the sadness I feel for you and your family. I know there must have been a bigger plan for her that we will understand one day. I am elated to know she is an angel watching over each and every one of us....
We express our deep sympathy on her sudden demise. She was a great lady.
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