CIRCULAR NO: JMT/10/10                                                                                                    May         22, 2010

                                                                                                                                                J. Aakhar 07, 1431

INNA LILAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJEOON

THE FEDERATION MOURNS THE SAD DEMISE OF ALHAJ MURTAZA AHMED LAKHA OF LONDON

The Africa Federation received with great sorrow the sad news of the sudden demise of Barrister Alhajj Murtaza Ahmed Abdulrasul Lakha which occurred on 18^th May 2010 (3^rd Jamadil Al Thanni 1431 AH) in London, UK. Marhum was buried on 19^th May 2010 (4^th Jamadil Al Thanni 1431).

Marhum Alhajj Murtaza Lakha was born in Zanzibar, Tanzania and studied in the UK. He started his career as Lawyer at a very young age in Zanzibar, he later moved to mainland, Dar es Salaam, before migrating to England where he continued practicing as Barrister at Law. Marhum was internationally renowned speaker who travelled worldwide to deliver lectures on various Islamic subjects and reciting majlises in different languages during the holy months of Ramadhan, and during the Ashra-e-Muharram and Safar.

It is befitting to mention that Marhum was liked by one and all for his righteous, humble and pleasant nature.

The Africa Federation Secretariat on several occasions sought his advice on several matters, he was always willing and supportive to guide us, we are deeply saddened to lose such a personality who was always forthcoming to help whenever needed.

Marhum was a successful Barrister, a Renowned Speaker, a Scholar, a Social Worker and Zakir-e-Imam Hussein (a.s.). His demise is a big loss to the Shia community worldwide.

May Allah (swt) grant Marhum maghferat and a place among His chosen ones. Ameen.

We request you to remember Marhum in your prayers.

Secretariat