With deep sorrow, the members of the Jama’at are informed that on November 22, 2024, respected Bushra Khokhar Sahiba, wife of Respected Muhammad Akram Khokhar Sahib of Brampton West Jama’at, Halqa Heart Lake, and mother of Respected Farhan Khokhar Sahib (Na’ib Amir Jama’at Ahmadiyya Canada) passed away at the age of 86.
Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.
On November 24, 2024, after Maghrib and Isha prayers at Masjid Baitul Hamd, Mississauga, Respected Lal Khan Malik Sahib, Amir Jama’at Ahmadiyya Canada, highlighted her noble qualities, sincerity, and religious services of the deceased. Subsequently, Amir Sahib led her funeral prayer.
The next day, on November 25, 2024, at 12:00 pm, the burial took place at Brampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Despite the cold weather, a large number of Jama’at members, friends, and relatives attended the funeral and burial. Some even traveled from distant cities and countries, including the UK, New Zealand, and the USA.
Respected Bushra Khokhar Sahiba was, by the grace of Allah the Almighty, a Musia. She was a highly devoted, righteous, and pious individual, regular in offering prayers and fasting, had exemplary trust in Allah, and a woman of unwavering faith. She was a successful and skilled educator, proficient in six languages, and excelled in oratory and communication.
Throughout her life, she rendered selfless services for the promotion of religious education through teaching. She had a deep love for the Holy Qur’an and regularly taught it to children. Her own children were raised with exceptional moral training, instilling a profound love for the system of the Jama’at and Khilafat in their hearts.
She was known for her cheerful demeanor, grace, humility, soft-heartedness, hospitality, kindness, sociability, and sense of sacrifice. She was wise, patient, determined, cooperative, and an excellent organizer with an ability to work in harmony with others. She was always ready to assist those in need and was a source of comfort and goodwill to many. She maintained a profound relationship of sincerity and loyalty with Khilafat.
During her time in Karachi, she served as the President of Lajna Ima’illah Drigh Road Jama’at and later continued her services in Canada as the President of Lajna Ima’illah Brampton, Regional President, and a member of the National Amila of Lajna Ima’illah Canada.
She is survived by her husband, Respected Muhammad Akram Khokhar Sahib, and three sons: Respected Farhan Khokhar Sahib (Na’ib Amir Jama’at Ahmadiyya Canada), Respected Bashir Khokhar Sahib (Milton West), and Respected Naveed Khokhar Sahib (Waterloo). She also leaves behind three daughters-in-law: Respected Naheed Khokhar Sahiba (wife of Farhan Khokhar Sahib, Brampton West), Respected Mubarka Khokhar Sahiba (wife of Bashir Khokhar Sahib, Milton West), and Respected Shazia Khokhar Sahiba (wife of Naveed Khokhar Sahib, Waterloo). In addition, she is survived by other relatives residing in Canada. Allah blessed her with four grandsons, four granddaughters, one great-grandson, and three great-granddaughters. She was cherished by everyone around her, both family and friends.
The Gazette’s editorial board extends heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved and prays that Allah grants them patience and the ability to continue her legacy of virtuous deeds. May Allah treat her with mercy and forgiveness and grant her a lofty status in Paradise. Ameen.