I first met Baraka at South Hampstead. I think we only had science classes together, but would often sit next to each other and usually talk about books. When we’d finished the work for the class, we’d read, or talk about books, which the teacher must have allowed...

Although I have visited this site a number of times since Baraka’s death, I never quite knew what to write. Baraka was taken suddenly, and so soon after many of us shared her joy on her wedding day. I was in the year above Baraka at university, and because of this...

Mother Teresa once said, “Kind words are short and easy to speak, but their echoes are endless”. This is how I will remember my dearest Baraka, forever kind with the nicest things to say. I remember when Baraka was a baby/ toddler. she had the most beautiful and...

Baraka is truly incredible. Her grace and elegance in all situations was unfaltering, her humour shining always, her deep devotion to her Lord and her love for His Beloved (peace be upon him) ever-increasing. Her kindness and care for all around her was really...

I met Baraka when we were in sixth form. She was brilliant and warm and humble. She was liked and respected by teachers and peers alike. I liked her especially for the way that she treated each person equally and would greet everyone with that amazing big smile. We...

There are a lot of Baraka memories I treasure and could share here. Today I particularly want to share one.I am struggling to finish my PhD. Studying is scary, I already have an extension and worry I am going to waste it. But no, I sit down with some fresh coffee...

Sincere Condolences for the loss of your loved one.

I was lucky enough to meet Baraka on a life goals session I was asked to run by teens unite. She was awe inspiring. She was obviously ill throughout the day and was constantly being sick into a bag however not once did her demeanour and manner change. She was so...

I had not the privilege to be blessed to meet Baraka in person but felt I knew her from the conversations over the years of her illness with her father, Iqbal Khan, who is a dear friend. Baraka was bright and had an engaging personality that touched the lives of...

In the name of Allah the most merciful the most kind. Baraka on Sunday I ran the London marathon in your honour.I have been fortunate enough in my lifetime to have met some incredible people but you stood out from the masses and I am truly blessed to have known...

Dear family and friends of Baraka Appi (“Appi” is a respectful urdu term for older sisters), Please do not feel sad about Baraka Appi’s death – she’s in a better place now inshaAllah (if God wills). She fought until the very end, my brother Mohammad told me how she...

Du’as and Prayers for Brother Iqbal’s Beloved Daughter Assalamu ‘Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh There is none worthy of worship but Allah (S.W.T.) and Muhammad (S.A.W.) is his final messenger! We surely belong to Allah and to Him we shall return (Surah al...