Masjid al Noor committee presented three-lifetime membership awards

On Dec 4, on a special occasion in the history of Masjid Al Noor, an Appreciation ceremony for founding members; Br. Suleman Bhamji, Br. Dean Mohammed, and Br. Yusuf Bhamjee on their retirement as active executive members of Masjid Al Noor Br M. Saleem Sheikh was the master of ceremony, he gave the introduction of the event after that Molana Mohammad Saadat Nadvi told the brief history of Masjid Al Noor and appreciated three dedicated members achievements along with Imams and volunteers.

The program was started by recitation of Holy Quran by Hafiz Abdullah Omar and Yousaf Kandawala. Asma e Husna named presented by a group of 4 boys, and Naat was presented by Rayan Ahmad. After that Br, Janif Mohammed President, Masjid Al Noor given a detailed background of Masjid Al-Noor and its Volunteers dedications., especially three of them. He said in his appreciation and closing remarks., that

“They did all their work for the sake of Allah, May Allah SWT accept and reward them for their dedicated services to our society. The event was to pay tribute and say “Jazak Allah Khairen” for their many years of hard work and service to all the Muslim community at large. As we all are aware, that these three brothers along with Br. Ibrahim Patel established the society Masjid Al Noor and under that, they bought this Masjid in 1994 when the sailing was not smooth for them. Their hardworking and commitment towards the project paid off with the help of Allah SWT and the property was paid off before the appointed time. They went across Canada and other parts of the world to collect funds to pay off the Karz-e- Hasna.

Haji Suleman Bhamji was the first president of this society from 1994 till 2014 That is 20 years of service, we all thank you. And after that, he worked as a director till to date. Haji Suleman came to Canada in 1971 and has helped BC Muslim Association from day one. Haji Suleman is also one of the life members of BCMA. He was the most dedicated person, a pillar of strength, and the one who gave most of his time for the cause of this Masjid. He was taking care of all the administration and any kind of work, sometimes he did not shy away to clean the plugged toilets and ablution area. May Allah SWT accept from him and reward him in manifolds. He is also part of an advocate of promoting and teaching Arabic as a language to the madrasa students from an early age when they start their first lesson of Arabic. Finally, in 2018, we took the initiative to start the language class along with the reading.

The second honourable guest is Br. Dean Mohammed, he is also a pioneer and founding member and Vice President since the formation of this society, and he is a director to the day. Br. Dean Mohammed strived a lot for the cause of this Masjid, he did a collection for paying off the amount along with other members, He was the first person that used to cook food for the Jumma collection and he undertook all the renovations, extensions, repairs, and maintenance work always with smiling face. He worked with Br. Suleman and other founding members in the running of this society.

He got the virtue of serving as the Mozan of this Masjid from day one. Haji Dean Mohammed came to Canada in 1974 and he also joined BCMA and was involved in Tabligue work for many years.

One of the greatest achievements for Haji Dean Mohammed and Haji Suleman Bhamji is the establishment of the first Masjid in the Surrey area along with a few other brothers from BCMA Masjid on 72 Ave and 124th St, Our third honourable guest is

Br. Yusuf Bhamji, a wonderful man, he is also a founding member of this society and the Director of this society to the day.

Br. Yusuf, is the humblest person, he is always willing to help anyone at any time.

He is a person who contributed towards the cause of the Masjid morally and financially, he is a person who does not want to come on the scene yet he stands in front of the Masjid every Friday to collect funds for the ongoing expenses of this Masjid. He always maintained a low profile and supported each cause of this Masjid. They are the Keys to opening this Masjid (Masjid Al Noor). May Allah Subhan Wa Taala accept their efforts and reward them immensely. If these 3 brothers along with Br Ibrahim Patel didn’t make this effort, we won’t be here. Masjid Al Noor Masjid Society is taking another positive step by declaring and bestowing Lifetime membership to these three honorable brothers on the occasion of their retirement from being active Directors of this society. Inshallah, they will continue to serve society as respected Lifetime members.

Haji Suleman Bhamji, Haji Dean Mohammed, and Br Yusuf Bhamji will now become Lifetime Members of the Masjid Al Noor committee. The President and board of directors presented 3 plaques and gifts to them. Br Yusuf Bhamji received his award from Br. Ibrahim Patel.

Haji Dean Mohammed received by Br. Saleem Sheikh. Haji Suleman Bhamji received by Br. Janif Mohammed Duaa was made by Molana Ghulam Bhaji. At the end of the ceremony, President Janif thanked all the guest’s presence.