The Passing of Br. Zahid Ali
Br. Zahid Ali, former Treasurer of IIT and community worker, passed away at Ajax Pickering hospital on Saturday, March 2. He was a good brother, always smiling and ever vigilant over financial matters of the organization. He battled many health difficulties with patience and a great sense of humor. I have learnt the following from his life:
- Bear your difficulties with dignity. He never complained and never made anyone feel burdened by his challenging circumstances. Instead of asking for help, he offered help to others.
- Do anything you are assigned with excellence. Br. Zahid spent extra time ensuring that all records of the organization were up to date.
- Family Matters. Br. Zahid was always the first to arrive and set up his fundraising table, and then the first to leave the premises after a meeting/event to return home to his family. His love, commitment, sacrifice and hard work towards his family were exceptional.
- Don't get caught up with ideals only; be a realist. Br. Zahid was not shy of asking the tough questions. He was pragmatic and a realist, never taking things that matter for granted.
- Death does not wait for us to mend fences. Br. Zahid had the good sense and the humility to deal with issues in a mature way, never allowing operational issues of the organization get into the way of his relationship with people.
May Allah reward him; multiply his good deeds and forgive him for his mistakes. May Allah grant his family the comfort and patience to deal with his loss as a decree of Allah and a mercy for him.