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| ~ In Praise Of A Heroic American Muslim ~ |
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| thezman |
| 08/15/05 at 01:33:39 |
| [slm] "Groups gather in praise of Heroic Muslim Cabbie" By: Tom Beal Arizona Daily Star "the family of Dawud Isa Abusida, and three diverse groups of people who consider him a brother, gathered at the Islamic Center of Tucson on Friday to mourn his loss, pray for his soul and praise the heroic actions he took in the final moments of his life..." "one group, members of the sunni muslim community at the mosque Abusida attended regularly, responded to prayers chanted in arabic and listened to Imam Mohammed Elfarooqui proclaim in arabic & english that the best death is that met 'in doing deeds that benefit humanity'..." "translating from the quran, elfarooqui said: 'for those who believe and do good, we will certainly give them abode in the high place in paradise, beneath which rivers flow..." Sheriff's Sgt. Terry Parish represented the second group, the Pima County Sheriff's Department, which was out in force 'to pay it's respect to a hero...' Abusida died Wednesday trying to help Deputy Timothy Graham arrest Aaron Swyers. The three men were struck and killed by a truck as they struggled and fell into traffic on Ajo Way near Kinney Road... He said Abusida, in giving his life while trying to aid Graham, had become a brother to him as well. We consider him a fallen comrade who put his life on the line and ultimately lost. His courage should be an example to all, Parish said... the rest of the article can be read at: http://dailystar.com/dailystar/dailystar/88498 |
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| Caraj |
| 08/15/05 at 02:28:35 |
| As I read this I could picture these 3 men standing before Allah upon their death. I don't know why, but that is what came into my mind. Who do you feel most sorry for? The brother who lost his life helping another human? The deputy who was just trying to do his job? Or the man who caused it all and has to stand in judgement for it? (sign) |
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| abdul_aziz |
| 08/15/05 at 02:43:23 |
| [slm] That was very beautiful sister Azizah. It really rang a few bells and gave a lot of food for thought... Jazak-Allah. [wlm] |
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| thezman |
| 08/15/05 at 08:27:34 |
| [slm] Subhan Allah, that was my first thought when I read the article, how you can wake up one day assuming it will be the usual mundane routine as every day before it and all of the sudden your lease on life ends, no more chances to repent or accumulate blessings, not expecting this day to be the day in which you will be questioned my munkar & nakeer and stand beofore Allah {swt} and be judged, a truly terrifying moment, May Allah have Mercy on us all and fill us with fortitude... I feel sorry for the Brother who volunteered to aid a stranger not knowing it shall be his last act in this world. I believe he and his actions were very noble... And I feel sorry for the deputy, he died for doing his job and as a non-muslim... I also feel sorry for the catalyst of this tragic event (aaron), people do things without thinking in trying moments, I'm sure he didn't expect this situation to snowball and lead to the deaths of all 3 men... It's a tragic loss for their family and friends, they'll have to live with the suffering and the void... |
| 08/15/05 at 08:32:22 |
| thezman |
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