Ahmadiyya Times | News Staff | US Desk
Source & Credit: Majlis Atfalul Ahmadiyya | MKA-USA
By MKA - USA | Edited by Ahmadiyya Times
It is with a very heavy heart that Majlis Atfalul Ahmadiyya USA informs everyone that a young Tifl [youngster], Shuhob Ihtesham Janjua from Philadelphia Majlis passed away after being in a fatal automobile accident.
Shuhob passed away at 9PM EST on April 1st, 2010. (Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return).
Shuhob Janjua was a bright 7 year-old Tifl who was in the second grade. He enjoyed what many boys his age did, particularly karate, baseball, basketball and playing his Wii gaming console. Yet, Shuhob had a much more meaningful identity that many people around him experienced when in his presence. Despite his tender age, Shuhob was very active in the community events and at the Mosque. As a Tifl, Shuhob would regularly attend Atfal classes and help out in any way he could and to the best of his abilities.
Those around him understood Shuhob was well beyond his years as was seen through his character and actions. He was always one of the first Atfal who, without hesitance helped out in many Waqre-amals [volunteer services] or anything that was asked of him. He was intelligent, studious, recited the Holy Qur’an daily and is a model and friend for all.
Ata-ul-Aleem Choudhary, Nazim Atfal of Philadelphia Majlis, shared few words that capture the real essence of Shuhob. He said:
“The realization that Shuhob has passed on is still unfathomable. In my mind, I see vividly images of his bright smile, and the way he tilts his head whilst partially closing his eyes as he greets me every time, enthusiastically calling "Aleem Bhai!", followed by the warmest and most genuine of hugs. To think that I will never again see a smile play on his lips or that frequent flash of intuition glow in his eyes- my heart feels heavy with a loss I will only come to understand better with time. But with time also comes healing, for Allah is kind and merciful to those who leave and to those left behind.”
Shuhob’s cousin, Umer Chaudhry shared that Shuhob’s room is filled with pictures of the Khulafa. Shuhob wanted to wake up seeing the face of the Promised Messiah (as) so he had a picture placed on the side he would normally wake up.
May Allah Almighty give this bright young boy a lofty place in paradise and give the grieving family and friends the strength to endure this tragic and devastating loss.
Ahmadiyya Times staff offers heartfelt condolences to Shuhob's family and best wishes for both Shuhob’s mother’s and brother’s health for a full recovery from the accident.
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heartbreaking thank you for letting us know
ReplyDeleteInna lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. May Allah grant steadfastness and patience to his mother and brother.
ReplyDeleteShuhob was a great great nephew of mine. It was an absolute pleasure to know him . he was a kind, jolly, spendid, polite, grateful kid. i will always remember him. always.
ReplyDeleteAmu.