IQRA’ and Helping Hand USA
Helping Hand's team with Dr Abidullah Ghazi
IQRA’ International Educational Foundation was pleased to host visitors from the relief organization Helping Hand USA on Sunday, March 27th. The Helping Hand USA team had gathered in Chicago over the weekend for their annual organization assembly.
The visitors began to arrive at 5:30 in the evening and they were greeted by IQRA’s executive director, the esteemed Dr. Abidullah Ghazi. Following a brief tour of the IQRA’ facilities Dr. Ghazi shared IQRA’s vision and mission of worldwide Islamic Education with the guests. He also briefed them on the progress of IQRA’s current projects, which include a revamping of the entire program of Islamic education as well as online development and outreach. Dr. Ghazi discussed the common challenges that both Helping Hand USA and IQRA’ share, including the need for more financial support and involvement from the community. (more…)
Pay Tribute to Dr. Abdul Waheed Fakhri
Alhamdulillah, we have had individuals from around the world share their heartfelt stories and memories of Dr. Mohammad Abdul Waheed Fakhri. He was a loving family man and a pillar of our community.
If you would like to share your memories of Dr. Fakhri Click Here to leave a comment on our blog or read the wonderful tributes others have shared.
Memories of Dr. Fakhri
Letter to Her Parents Drs. Abidullah and Tasneema Ghazi
on the Loss of their Dear Friend and Colleague
Dear Abba,
Salaam. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I wanted to express my condolences to you at the loss of such a dear friend, colleague and collaborator. I have so many memories of Uncle Fakhry’s kindness, enthusiasm and support for my spiritual and intellectual endeavors, and I always felt glad to know that he was there as a supporter, administrator and steward of your shared aspirations for IQRA. I was deeply moved that you called me yesterday, the very day of his passing, to share the news and your experience with him. (more…)
Personal Thoughts on Dr. Fakhri
Personal Thoughts on Dr. Fakhri
From Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
(Member of IQRA’ Executive Board, Fund Raising Committee)
Salamua likum Wa Rehmatullaah
Passing away of Dr. Abdul Waheed Fakhri is a great loss to the Muslim Community. Inna Lillahe wa Inna-Ilehe Rajeoon.
He was a man of great integrity, honesty and a kind of caring and compassionate personality that was hard to miss. I have had the privilege of working with him at the Iqra as a board of directors that he chaired and soon discovered the ‘Muttaqi’ he was.
Iqra has lost a true leader and we hope that his legacy will continue. May Allah provide ‘Maghfirah’ and a place for him in Jannatul- Firdaus.
I think we should also celebrate his legacy as a pioneer of education in Chicago Land, and start a scholarship fund, or endowed chair to honor his work. The community has to build on the work of such sincere pioneers.
Shahid Siddiqui, Ph.D.
Urdu Times Obituary
Obituary
Dr Abdul Waheed Fakhri passed away.
~ Urdu Times ~ Bureau Report Pakistan Abroad ~
Pakistan Abroad and Urdu Times is Praying for him that
“May Allah accept him. May he forgive his shortcoming and put him in the best place possible. Ameen”
With great sorrow and deep sadness it is announced that Dr Abdul Wahid Fakhri one of the founding figures of IQRA International Educational Foundation Passed away on February 21st. Dr. Fakhri was one the most prominent Muslim educators of North America and played a pivotal role in establishing, community centers, educational institutions, conducting teacher’s training, offer consultations without ever asking remuneration or favor. (more…)
Memories of Dr. Fakhri
Memories of Dr. Fakhri
from Br Abdul Ghani Desai
Personally, I think that Dr Abdul Waheed Fakhri was a visionary
Assalamu-alaikum,
Dr Abdul Waheed Fakhri sahib, an Educator and Poet came to USA, as an Education Attaché at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC. He came to Chicago in a car from the Washington DC, driven by Dr Latif, a Professor at the Eastern Illinois University.
He settled in Chicago. Later, Dr Fakhri sahib, joined with other Muslims from the Chicago Area and established Muslim Community Center of Chicago. He is a founding member and served as a first President of our beloved MCC. (more…)
