IN THE NAME OF GOD THE MERCIFUL THE COMPASSIONATE
“TO GOD WE BELONG AND TO HIM WE SHALL RETURN”

April 5, 2020 is a very sad day on which I lost a good friend, Mr. Liaquat Mohammed, to the dreadful Corona virus disease and he will be dearly missed.

I have known Mr. Mohammed for over 31 years during which he was the senior doorman of our building in Manhattan, New York. He was charismatic, professional, kind, protective, and loyal to all of the families in the building. In addition, our family especially remembers Mr. Mohammed for caring and keeping a guardian’s eye on our three children on their way to their schools.

Mr. Mohammed and I had a special friendship shared through our fasting of the month of Ramadan as well as celebrating the feasts of “Eid El Fetr” and “Eid El Adha.” Liaquat will be missed, especially during these times.

I am honoring Liaquat today, since I believe that valuable lessons can be learned even from the most difficult experiences in life. If I can plead with everyone reading this tribute to be vigilant for her/him self and their loved ones, to avoid any conditions that might lead to becoming infected by that dangerous disease, then Liaquat’s departure would not be in vain. I know that Mr. Mohammed would be smiling from up there knowing that he has helped in protecting even one valuable life; this would be a typical gift that he would have loved to give, any time.

Please take a moment and pray in the name of Mr. Liaquat Mohammed for a well-deserved welcome to God’s eternal heavens. Rest in Peace my friend, until we meet again.