a huge loss

I remember when I was a kid, and first heard of South Africa. It was in connection to the great man Sheikh Ahmed Deedat. I saw a debate between him and a Christian priest and I thought how wonderful the way he spoke was. His smile never left his face, and his approach was kind yet firm. He had the knowledge to debate and win the minds and hearts of all. I loved the man instantly. As I grew up, I read a couple of his books which were very enlightening. Sheikh Deedat passed away on Monday 8th of August, after succumbing to a severe stroke that left him paralyzed for almost a decade. Even though he lost his ability to speak and couldn’t move anything but his head, he remained active in explaining and defending Islam.

With Sheikh Deedat passing away, I feel that the Islamic world as a whole has lost one of its few remaining great Islamic workers. My heart aches and my eyes shed tears for the loss of Deedat.

May Allah’s forgiveness, mercy & blessings be upon him. May Allah the Almighty accept Deedat as a loyal servant and grant him heaven. May Allah the Most Merciful accept his efforts for the cause of Islam, and grant gracious patience to his loved ones all around the world during this trying time.

Read Deedat’s books here and don’t forget to pray for him.