Ref: AFED/GEN/23 Date: October 06, 2023
“Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajeeun”
“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return”
(Holy Qur’an, Surah Al Baqarah 2:156)
The Secretariat of the Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaats of Africa has received with deep sorrow the sad news of the demise of Mrs. Saida bai Sajjad Rashid – the beloved wife of the Africa Federation Trustee who passed away in Mombasa, Kenya on Thursday 5th October 2023 and is being buried this morning – Friday, 6th October 2023.
Saida bai was the Chairperson of the Africa Federation Women Board for the term 2019 – 2022, she dedicated her selfless services to the Board for women’s development in our constituent Jamaats of Africa Federation. She was a regular participant at our Conferences and Supreme Council Sessions.
On behalf of the Africa Federation Office bearers, Trustees, Boards and Administrative Staff, we convey our heartfelt condolences to Murabbi Sajjad bhai and members of the family on this bereavement.
We request Momineen to remember Marhuma with Salaatul Wahshat/Hadiya-e-Mayyit after Maghribain prayers today.
A request for Sura-e-Fateha for the maghferat of the departed soul and all the Marhumeen.
Secretariat