IMANA eNEWSLETTER
In Memory of Dr. Farooq Selod
eNewsletter
April 5th, 2020
Today, organizations around the globe will highlight Giving Tuesday Now, to create a wave of generosity, citizen engagement, action from business and philanthropy, and support for communities and nonprofits.
We instead will give pause to honor an individual who embodied these characteristics each and every day. It is with heavy hearts that IMANA leadership shares news of the passing of one of our beloved founders and janaza (funeral services) today of Dr. Farooq Selod.
It is a loss that will be felt by many, as he founded and supported many patients and causes within our community. Dr. Selod was one of IMANA’s greatest champions. He served as President of the organization from 2004-2005, and was always an advocate of IMANA’s international conventions. The loss we feel today is profound.
Individuals such as Dr. Selod, not only shine as an example of charity, one of main tenants of our faith, but also encourage others through their silent leadership to emulate it. While many travel paths forged by greatness, few Muslims in America have been true trailblazers creating opportunity through kindness and charity that have sincerely touched all those around them. In this blessed month of Ramadan we say a prayer for a man (Fatiha shared below) who impacted humanity in his blessed life.
Bismil laahir rahmanir raheem
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Al hamdu lillahi rabbil 'aalameen
Praise be to God, Lord of the universe
Ar rahmaanir raheem
Most gracious, Most merciful
Maaliki Yawmid deen
Master of the Day of Judgement
Eyyaaka na'budu, wa eyyaaka nasta'een
You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help
Eh'deenas siraatal mustaqeem
Guide us in the right path
Seeratal ladhina an'amta 'alayhim; Ghayril maghdoobi 'alayhim waladdaaleen
The path of those whom You blessed; not of those who have deserved wrath, nor of the strayers.
Ameen