Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ??????????
The BCMA family announces with great sorrow the passing of brother Mohammed Zainal Abideen Khan. He was known to the community as MZ Khan.
In 1964, he became the chairperson of Islamic Center of Vancouver, a pioneer Muslim volunteer organization and he served with Pakistan Canada Association as well.
In 1965, he was one of the founding members of the BC Muslim Association. As a civil engineer, he oversaw the construction of the Richmond Jamea Masjid—the first purpose-built masjid in British Columbia. The BCMA management had no hesitation in assigning him BCMA Member Number 0001.
Brother Khan’s dedication to the community was unparalleled and his legacy will Insha Allah remain forever.
May Allah accept his deeds, forgive him and grant him Jannatal Firdous. May Allah also give patience to his friends and families.