Anushs Shah
19-12 2020 23:26
schreef:
Abdullah Sir was a larger than life personality.
He was an energetic, sharp, ambitious and a well travelled Consultant. His knowledge on water and environment always amazed me considering he was an electrical engineer! He was truly way ahead of his time.
As a 20 something Engineer, he gave me an opportunity to work on my dream project: The Dal Lake Conservation project. He could see how eager I was to work on my home project and made me a part of his IRAM Consult family. We were around 10-12 of us working from a flat in Zakir Bagh. I have fond memories of that year where I learned a lot and made some great friends: He treated us like his family.
He set us strict deadlines but equally took great care of us. I remember once I had food poisoning and knowing that I live in a hostel, he made sure Dhan Singh, his cook made khichdi for me everyday till I completely recovered. I worked on the project for a year and a half and then moved to England. Last I met him was in Srinagar in 2002 and we discussed what all could be done to revive the Dal Lake and how the govt was busy changing consultants and dragging it's feet on implementation.
I feel terrible for not staying in touch with him all these years. People are precious and it's so important to touch base once in a while.
I had a photo with him and our team but can't find it now. When I do, will surely share it InshaALLAH. May ALLAH grant him Jannat ul firdous and give lots of sabar to you all. I have no words to express how much I feel your pain and want to assure you that he is part of my magfirat prayers every day.
InshaALLAH heavens would have opened the doors for him. This separation is temporary, you as a family will meet again InshaALLAH in Jannah. Cherish the memories till you meet again.
Love and duas
Anusha
Anushs Shah
19-12 2020 23:26
schreef:
Abdullah Sir was a larger than life personality.
He was an energetic, sharp, ambitious and a well travelled Consultant. His knowledge on water and environment always amazed me considering he was an electrical engineer! He was truly way ahead of his time.
As a 20 something Engineer, he gave me an opportunity to work on my dream project: The Dal Lake Conservation project. He could see how eager I was to work on my home project and made me a part of his IRAM Consult family. We were around 10-12 of us working from a flat in Zakir Bagh. I have fond memories of that year where I learned a lot and made some great friends: He treated us like his family.
He set us strict deadlines but equally took great care of us. I remember once I had food poisoning and knowing that I live in a hostel, he made sure Dhan Singh, his cook made khichdi for me everyday till I completely recovered. I worked on the project for a year and a half and then moved to England. Last I met him was in Srinagar in 2002 and we discussed what all could be done to revive the Dal Lake and how the govt was busy changing consultants and dragging it's feet on implementation.
I feel terrible for not staying in touch with him all these years. People are precious and it's so important to touch base once in a while.
I had a photo with him and our team but can't find it now. When I do, will surely share it InshaALLAH. May ALLAH grant him Jannat ul firdous and give lots of sabar to you all. I have no words to express how much I feel your pain and want to assure you that he is part of my magfirat prayers every day.
InshaALLAH heavens would have opened the doors for him. This separation is temporary, you as a family will meet again InshaALLAH in Jannah. Cherish the memories till you meet again.
Love and duas
Anusha
