Memories of Tariq Awan

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Tariq Awan

Islamabad, Pakistan

1955 - April 13, 2021

1955 - Apr 13, 2021

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Amna Awan

A daughter may outgrow your lap but she'll never outgrow your heart

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Hania Malik

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Rameez Ahmed

Zara Taniya Saad

Mariya Tariq

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Mudassar Farhan

فاصلے بڑھ گئے، پر قُرب تو سارے ہیں وہی فاصلے بڑھ گئے، پر قُرب تو سارے ہیں وہی فاصلے بڑھ گئے، پر قُرب تو سارے ہیں وہی

Amna Awan

In Loving Memory of my Abbu

“The death of any loved parent is an incalculable lasting blow because no one ever loves you again like that” Brenda Veland

As I am already in state of shock at this sudden demise. I’m out of words but I think that this is my responsibility to write few words about my beloved father and appreciate the thought behind that page.
The role of an Ahmadi father and husband goes behind providing financial support to his family. It is his role to provide his family with a loving and peaceful atmosphere and let his family towards loving Allah and enjoying righteous life. Abbu indeed provide us peaceful and loving environment at home especially by giving respect and love to my mother and not complaining ever for a single time that he has two daughters. The Prophet PBUH said “whoever has two daughters and treats them kindly they will be a protection for him against the fire” (Sahih Muslim)
He was a gem of a person with a loving and caring nature. After Agha G (my grandfather) he was the most inoffensive and most self-sacrificing person I ever know. He was a simple man, down to earth, modest person working through his whole life with whatever resources he had and without any complain or expectations from others. Despite of his limited sources of his income he fulfilled all ours worldly needs and treated me and my sister like princesses, Alhomdillah.

Aziz-tar woh mujhe rakhta tha rag-e-jaan se
Ye baat sach hai mira baap kam na tha maan se

He fulfilled all his relations with sincerity, love and dedication and the messages and phone calls which we are receiving are the proof of it that he was a great example of Khidmat-e-Khalq and Husn-e- Akhlaq. The Prophet PBUH said:-
“The most complete of believers in Iman (Faith) who are best in character (Akhlaq)” Abu Dawud

Abu was practical example of what an Ahmadi should be. For more than 50 years, he served in different departments of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jammat. During 1970-1980 under the department of Khuddam-ul Ahmadiyya he got many opportunities to perform security duties. He also played an unforgettable role in an outstanding financial system of Jammat Ahmadiyya Islamabad, Pakistan. He served as secretary Tehreek-e-Jadeed of Islamabad Jammat. Tehreek-e-Jadeed draw attention of the Jammat toward the fact that our sacrifices are not temporary, but rather permanent. He was indeed a humble servant of Khilafat. He donated blood countless times and was also the main contact person for funerals services. The word has lost a good human indeed.

Abbu, like a shooting star, flying across the sky so fast so far you were gone too soon. My mind knows that you’re in a better place free of pain but it is difficult to explain it to my heart.

Ruḳhsat hua to aaakh mila kar nahin gaya
woh kyuun gaya hai ye bhi bata kar nahin gaya
yuun lag raha hai jaise abhi laut aae ga
jaate hue charagh bujha kar nahin gaya

Rest In Peace Abbu….will miss you until we meet again…IA

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Hania Malik

Ambar Ahmed

Ata Bajwa

Rameez Ahmed

Zara Taniya Saad

Mariya Tariq

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Ambar Ahmed

Heartfelt note dear Amna! May Allah give you sabr and strength. Heartfelt note dear Amna! May Allah give you sabr and strength. Heartfelt note dear Amna! May Allah give you sabr and... Read more

Nasira Hafeez

It's a beautiful ❤️ way to remember your loved ones dear Amina . Inshallah Allah will bless Tariq Bhai with... Read more It's a beautiful ❤️ way to remember your loved ones dear Amina . Inshallah Allah will bless Tariq Bhai with highest level in ... Read more It's a beautiful ❤️ way to remember your loved ones... Read more

Abdullah Bhatti

Tariq Bahi was noble person . Man with countless qualities, He spent his life with dignity. His obedience to Khalifat and Nazeme Jamat was exemplary.
Really proud of him .
May Allah Bless him with countless blessings and give family strength to bear with such big loss.

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Hania Malik

Ata Bajwa

Zafarullah Rashid

Ambar Ahmed

Rameez Ahmed

Zara Taniya Saad

Mariya Tariq

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Mahmood Ahmad Nasir

Inna lillahe wa Inna àlaihe rajeoon! Great loss. The demise of Tariq Awan Sahib is unbelievable yet to be believed as a bitter reality. His services to humanity and to his faith are unforgettable. I am blessed to be associated with him, one way or the another, in his most of the endeavors. He was my closest friend, brother and a mentor. Such peoples borne once in centuries. He once mentioned his wish that I should give him the last bath. What a pity that I am not even around him and cannot even participate in his last funeral services. That's life! KULO MAN ALAIHA FAAN! May Allah grant him high station in heaven and give courage to his family and bereaved mother to bear this irreparable loss with patience and courage. Amen Thumma Amen!

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Mariya Tariq

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Amna Awan

Jazakallah Nasir chachoo for your kind words. The nazam which you wrote for Abbu will remain precious to ... Read more Jazakallah Nasir chachoo for your kind words. The nazam which you wrote for Abbu will remain precious to me for sure IA. I just... Read more Jazakallah Nasir chachoo for your kind words. The nazam... Read more

Hania Malik

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Hasan Awan

Tariq bhai had gone from our sights, but not from our hearts. Tariq bhai was one of a kind and can never be forgotten. He was my most favorite cousin. I remembered how he loved watching cricket matches and gives feedback. He always call me to discuss about matches.
Also, I admired the work he had done for the Jamaat. Tariq bhai had always lived his life to the fullest, helping those in need, and always ready to volunteer. It is never easy to lose someone we care for. It’s something that all of us must experience at some point in our lives.
RIP

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Hania Malik

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Mudassar Farhan

On April 13 2021, the world lost one of its brightest minds and biggest hearts. Tariq Mamo was my beloved father in law. He was like a father to me. I am falling short of words to express my deep sorrow. He was a very thoughtful and wonderful person. I will never forget my conversations I had with him and will always miss him. He was such a sweet and kind human being and I will always remember him for that beautiful smile that he always displayed. I always admired his tireless energy- nothing ever seemed to slow him down.

He was a great human being, and he will be sorely be missed. I kept reminiscing all the wonderful times I had with him.

Tariq Mamo was no stranger to kindness, and it comes to no surprise to his family or those that knew him he would commit such a selfless act of heroism to help those in need. In 2016 when I was moving to Canada permanently he took me outside and hugged me so tightly and asked me to call him anytime if i need any help. This was the 1st time ever I saw some tears in his eyes and then he told me that he will not be able to say good bye inside and in front of all other specially Amna as he don't want to make her more sad.

In many occasions when i offer him that i can drop him home from mosque he always used to say me that I still have to do some work and i will go home once finished. He always says that Allah will make some arrangements else i will just walk and go home.

He always waits outside to greet us and kids whenever we have to go to his side.

He changed the lives of many people. Anyone who ever met him would know that he was remarkable and truly one of a kind. He always put others before himself. He left an impression, forever, on anyone that knew him.

We kindly ask that you continue to keep Tariq Mamo in your everyday prayers.

RIP...Until we meet again...

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Hania Malik

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Amna Awan

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Ambar Ahmed

Rameez Ahmed

Zara Taniya Saad

Mudassar Farhan

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Hania Malik

Amna Awan

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Nasira Hafeez

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Mudassar Farhan

My last meeting in 2019 during my visit to Pak. My last meeting in 2019 during my visit to Pak. My last meeting in 2019 during my visit to Pak.

Ambar Ahmed

Beautiful yet memorable😍 Beautiful yet memorable😍 Beautiful yet memorable😍

Hania Malik

On April 13th 2021, my maternal uncle Tariq passed away after a short illness, leaving behind a world of friends and family to mourn this immeasurable loss.

my uncle Tariq was my mother’s older brother. Although Tariq mamoon
lived in Pakistan my entire life and I only had the opportunity to be physically near him only a handful of times in my life, the emptiness of not having such a beautiful and loving mamoon nearby was never
felt. although physical nearness can’t be replaced, technology had kept us all connected to such a great degree over the last many years.

over the last couple of days, I had the opportunity to hear countless
people tell their stories and loving interactions with my mamoon. many
of these stories center around the selfless and giving nature of my
mamoon. although some of these instances may be more minuscule than
others, they will never be forgotten. I was in pakistan in 2010/2011
for my cousin’s wedding (tariq mamoon’s daughter) and my sister and I
were notorious for loving gulab jamun, an eastern sweet. knowing this, my mamoon brought us boxes of sweets, most with gulab jamun. one day, he had brought a box of another type of sweet, barfi, which I took one
bite of and instantly fell in love with. I only had to say it once and since he found that out, he would specially bring me this sweet during his own daughter’s wedding celebrations. to this day, barfi remains my
favorite sweet and still reminds me of my loving uncle.

through recounted memories, I have always known the immense love my mamoon had for every single person in his family: his wife, his mother, his daughters, his siblings, his nieces and nephews and his 3 beautiful grandchildren. although to say he loved them is an understatement because every one of these people were the center of
his world, and he will remain at the center of ours.

we’ve all faced our own hardships and trials in our own lives but my uncle took it
upon himself to do his best to take them away from us and see us happy
and I would like to think that he succeeded to a great degree.

my biggest regret is that I got so few chances to meet my beloved uncle in person. I can only be grateful that he didn’t suffer or feel
any great physical pain, but human nature is such a thing that I, maybe selfishly, keep wishing we’d only had a little bit more time with him on this earth, even knowing that his time had come. I take great comfort in knowing there was not one person who was wronged by my uncle and that there are thousands of people whom i’ve never
even met before that are keeping my uncle in their thoughts and prayers and sending love to him and his family. people like my uncle
are very few and far between and I take great pride in knowing that I am his niece. it feels as though none of our worlds are complete without him here, we all will carry on with his memory in our hearts forever.

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Amna Awan

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Ambar Ahmed

Zara Taniya Saad

Mariya Tariq

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Ambar Ahmed

So true Hania, I can feel your pain. So true Hania, I can feel your pain. So true Hania, I can feel your pain.

Tahir Awan

My elder brother Tariq Awan (elder because of pious and noble deeds ) was a Wali. A living legend. God bless his soul. Ameen.

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Ata Bajwa

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Hasan Awan

Zafarullah Rashid

Ambar Ahmed

Zara Taniya Saad

Mariya Tariq

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Ambar Ahmed

May Allah give you patience Tahir Mamoo! He was truly a noble man. May Allah give you patience Tahir Mamoo! He was truly a noble man. May Allah give you patience Tahir Mamoo! He was truly... Read more

Tahir Awan

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Asad Rashid

2021, Islamabad, Pakistan

Tariq Awan
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

My beloved cousin Tariq Awan passed away in Pakistan yesterday very silently after unconsciously spending 9 days on a ventilator. During all these days, hundreds and thousands prayed for his recovery. He was a compassionate person along with many dignified characteristics. Tariq was driven with virtue and selflessness. His values were the embodiment of his personality. He served humanity with an utmost desire that is exceptionally rare to find in these times. I never saw Tariq angry in my entire life. He will extend his help in such a way that all your problems will become his problems. Once you share your concern with him, you were never alone again from that moment in your life. You felt relieved and gained strength, especially when you are close to him. I had never found a time when I went to him asking something, and he did not help me or not find an alternative. Who does that in today's world?

If I tell you that he was the person loved the most in our entire family, it will not be a misstatement. I spent 13 years of my life around him during my stay in Islamabad, Pakistan. During that time, I have countless examples of how we interacted. He was such a devotee to humanity that once I was donating Blood in PIMS hospital, I called him afterward to ask, Tariq Bahi, how many times have you donated blood? He giggled and said he even does not have a count. He would donate blood so many times that his health started deteriorating. Tariq was so selfless that when he comes home after donating blood, his family would tell him that it's not been even two months that he gave blood, and he would tell them it's fine. I want to clarify that in Pakistan, Blood is not arranged by the Hospitals but by the individuals who have their relatives in Hospital. So if one person goes to the hospital and gets admitted, they are immediately told to arrange the blood. So they start working right away by calling people to donate blood.

One of the other examples of his exemplary life was that whenever someone passed away, he was called for "Ghusal", in English, to shower the body before putting them in Coffin. Again, in Pakistan, it's not a paid service but a service that Communities, friends, and families offer. He gave Ghusal to so many people that My Aunt use to say that there is no one left other than you to provide Ghusal. It means he was called so many times, and it was almost like he is doing it all the time.

I can imagine that he was going to people's houses every week to give Ghusal to the deceased.
Apart from this, he loved his family, wife, daughters, and mother, whom he lived most part of his life. He was a public servant in a Govt office and worked there for 25 years.

He practiced photography as a hobby; one of his loving gifts was that he would go to a wedding, cover all the celebration functions, print all the photographs, make an album, and gift it to you as a wedding gift. He did the same at my wedding, my brothers and my sisters, and went back as much as 20 years from today's date.

Within our community, Tariq was a magnet; imagine a person who has a deep desire to solve your problems with his limited resources. He would always win your heart. I remember that wherever I went in different places in our community, someone asked me where you are from, who are your parents. I would always try to ask another person, Do you know Tariq Awan, and they would almost always know him, and I would just earn respect by saying that I am his cousin.

People associated them with his name to gain a little more respect.
My mother told me that when Tariq was eight years old. His parents had to go out of the country for 3 to 4 years. They left Tariq to his grandparents to live there and serve them during the year 1958-1963. Unfortunately, in those times. It was a village, and since the environment was not supportive. Tariq could not excel well in his academia and did not get enough attention at that prime growing age, but he gained invaluable wisdom from his grandparents. He was able to live a life that impacted thousands of people in his surroundings.
One of the brightest things in his personality is that he had never sought reward for his doings. He never demanded recognition for his hardship. A person who puts out all his efforts and does not self-promote gets noticed in people's hearts. It is called authentic leadership. By that standard, he was a formidable leader of our time.

I will continue to write more about Tariq as he deserves respect, gratitude, and honor.

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Mariya Tariq

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Tahir Awan

Thank you Asad for such a lovely write up on Tariq's wonderful,  pious and noble personality. I wish I could add more straight away.  My heart and mind are still unable to accept the Will of The Almighty.  I try to calm myself,  recite verses from the Holy Quran, assure myself Taiq was a Shaheed and he has been Honoured by God Almighty,  and Tariq for his continuous good deeds, for his nobility, for his sincerity,  honesty and pious work, for his sacrifices for all his community members, for his devotion to humanity. He was a special person, chosen to do only the best.  When he was seven, he was chosen by his parents to stay back in Pakistan with his grandparents and help them. Tariq's mom and dad knew then, that Tariq, even at the age of 7, was better than Tahir, who was 8. He was a born Holy soul, and followed the roots of his father and grandfathers............not only excelling in this race, but even winning it in many ways. May God Almight bless Tariq's noble soul, and continue elevating him in Jannat. Ameen. Summ Ameen.

Thank you Asad for such a lovely write up on Tariq's wonderful, pious and noble personality. I wish I could... Read more Thank you Asad for such a lovely write up on Tariq's wonderful, pious and noble personality. I wish I could add more straight... Read more Thank you Asad for such a lovely write up on Tariq's... Read more

Ambar Ahmed

Great collection of memories Asad - Reminds me of the great times we spent in Islamabad surrounded by love.... Read more Great collection of memories Asad - Reminds me of the great times we spent in Islamabad surrounded by love. Great collection of memories Asad - Reminds me of the... Read more

Ata Bajwa

Tariq Bhai will be remembered for his devotion to service and a humble, always smiling nature. Over the years, he touched countless people with his deeds of kindness. They all are eternally thankful to Tariq Bhai for his sacrifices and sad to see him leave this temporal world. May Allah elevate his status in the hereafter and be the Helper of his grieving family, Ameen.

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