In Memory of

Marhum Alhaj Murtaza Ahmed Lakha

Tribute & Media Library

Monday, 21 May 2012 28. Jamadi-ul-Akhir 1433

Your beloved father was simply great and profound and words are not adequate to describe his multi-dimensional qualities - suffice to say he died on a such a great day that only Bibi Fatema (SA) can provide the ajar to her own zakir - not only an ordinary zakir, but a passionate lover of the Ahlul Bayt.

He is one and unique that not only was a professional, a zakir, an author, a passionate volunteer but he was also a philanthropist and this is a rare combination; unique that I have never seen in any of our zakireen todate. Besides he was so humble.
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A small poem on Marhum Murtaza Lakha

It's been a week since you left us
But our hearts still stay in your remembrance

You were a role model to one and all
But you have now responded to the Almighty's call

You inspired everyone who came your way
‪With all that you did and say

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"Kindly accept our condolences on the untimely passing away of our teacher and guide Muallim Murtaza Lakha.

Muallim was a remarkable man with many positive attributes, he was very knowledgeable, intelligent and articulate; a man who was zakir-e-hussein and continously sought to guide and advise all those who would hear him. He was always approachable and made time for people, he treated all those whom he met with utmost courtesy and respect, regardless of their ages or background. He gravitated people around him not only through his knowledge and intellect but also his humility and the manner in which he conducted himself....

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He has been an inspiration to me and most of my family and I can honestly say that knowing him enriched my life. It was a privilege to know him and an honour to have him as my wali at my Nikah.
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Marhum Alhaj Murabbi Murtazabhai will always be remembered for his charming, loving and dedication towards family and community at large. He dedicated his life in serving and spreading message of Ahlul Bayt and True Islam.We count ourselves very lucky to have met him on our visit to his residence June last year on our trip to U.K.
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His services to the community, as a caring and giving personality crossed the seas and oceans from Zanzibar to Europe to North America to India. His everlasting contributions in Zakiri and Publications will continue to serve the communities throughout the world for a very long time.

For many, and particularly at Stanmore, Marhoom Murtaza Lakha will be missed for his humbleness and ever welcoming greetings to one and all.
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He was a fervent lover of the Alhlulbayt and a great scholar and Zaakir, Mashallah.

It was only befitting that he should share the same date of departure from this world as our Lady Of Light, Bibi Fatema Zahra A.S. Very few get 'hand picked' as he did, Subhanallah.

Personally, I will miss him as a father figure because he was my role model. I will miss him as a scholar and Zaakir because he instilled the love of the Alhulbayt in me. And I will miss him as a fellow human because of his modesty. I will miss him for a lot of his qualities.

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He was a Zakir e Hussein A.S. I always recall his lectures and the way he spoke to us with great respect whenever we invited him to Birmingham for reciting Majalis.

My family and I always looked forward to seeing him when he came to Birmingham. We surely will miss him.
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He was indeed a great, and humble scholar, and his departure, to the heavenly abode, is an irreparable loss to the Shia world.
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He will always be remembered for his wisdom, for his profound knowledge and love of Ahlulbayt, which he gladly shared in public and in private, and for his enormous contribution to the spiritual upliftment of one too many to count, in his translation and publication of Mafatihul Jinaan with English Instructions.

I will always treasure the personally signed copy that he generously gave me on his visit to Nairobi.
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"Marhum was an inspiration to our Khoja Community. Despite facing a busy schedule, Marhum would never miss an opportunity to humbly serve niyaz and Sabil -e- Husayn to the community members. At our young age, we would look up at him and admire his charming personality.

As we look back on time, Our Neighborhood was blessed with your family and Murtaza Uncle would always treat us with lots of kindness."
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Your bereavement is shared worldwide with all, as he managed to touch the life of many in the Shia community, and outside too.

I started listening to his India majlises way back in 1998 while I was attending medical university, and the lectures would be boradcast before sunset on my side. He was a teacher to all of us, and had so much left to contribute and enrich.

I fondly recall the lectures and many private conversations I had with him as teenager in Dar. I am indebted to him in many ways for helping me shape and develop my understanding of Islam and other essential concepts of shia thought.

I think the most eligible for condolence is the Imam of the Time (AS) as we have lost a soldier and defender of Islam. The gap he leaves in regard to his service to Islam in enormous. "
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The tireless services that were rendered by Haji Saheb in religious matters will be greatly missed by all of us. His qualities were instrumental in enhancing our community and our Islamic identity
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"My association with Murtazabhai goes back to 1984 when we first met in Daressalaam. Ever since then he has been like an elder brother and mentor to me.

After he moved to London, we continued to maintain close contact with each other. I could call upon him at any time of the day for any advise or guidance and he would always be there for me."
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Marhum was an inspiration to our Khoja Community. I will never forget the early days in Dar when we were neighbors in Dar and your father always treated us kids with respect. He will surely be missed by our community.
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His eloquence in speech and writing, his elegance in akhlaq and behavior and his love for all things good especially The Noble Messenger [s] and his Pure and Immaculate Progeny [a] are lessons for us and a testament to him as the person that touched so many. Every encounter with him we never left empty handed, rather we left with inspiration.

The dhikr of the Ahlul Bayt [a] he did, while a staunch and devoted lover of them was his essence.
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Salaam Alaykum

Welcome to the tribute and online library of Marhum Alhajj Murtaza Ahmed Lakha.

The mission of this online resource is to make available his inspirational and wide ranging lectures together with his myriad of invaluable publications.

Well over a hundred lectures are ready for viewing. Several hundred more of his lectures, on various topics spanning over 20 years, will continue to be added together with all his literary works.

If you happen to have any recordings of his lectures then we would be most grateful if you would generously share it with us using the contact facility so that we can provide it globally and for future generations.

Please remember him in your prayers.