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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 21:02:46
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It is very sad to hear that our brother, friend and Bantaba member Mr. Musa Amadu Pembo (from Sierra Leone) had passed away in Scotland about a week ago. I have never met him in person but we had exchanged some mails and he infact sent me a couple of books from the UK. He had posted many Islamic articles here under the user name "musaamadupembo" and "musa pembo".
Inalilaahi wa ina ialihee raajeooun.
May Allah (SWT) grant him a place in Jannah.
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mansasulu
997 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 21:31:46
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| May Allah grant our dear brother the highest place in Jannah. I have never met the brother as well, but really and truely he was indeed a friend indeed. I hope you are now enjoying the fruits of your labour in Jannatul Firdaus. |
"...Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest..." Sura Al-Rad (Chapter 13, Verse 28)
...Gambian by birth, Muslim by the grace of Allah... |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
3820 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2010 : 21:52:27
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| May his soul rest in perfect peace and eternal bliss. |
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Dalton1
3485 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2010 : 00:44:38
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I missed this thread. Sad! Sad! Sad! I was just about to post on him here when I saw it.
May Allah SWT grant him Jannah!
He was a consistent fellow, a great educator and one that greatly understood life affairs.
Rest in peace Musa!
Yero. |
"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Sep 2010 : 01:50:53
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| "INNA LIL LAAHI WA INAA IL LAIHI RAAJI OOUN" May Allah Grant him best rewards for his good deeds in Jannah! AMEEN! |
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concort
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Posted - 04 Sep 2010 : 03:38:32
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Inalilaahi wa ina ialihee raajeooun. He passed away during the holy month of Ramadan when the gates of Jahannam are closed. May Allah (SWT) open the gates of Jannah for our beloved brother. Thanks for the update, Momodou.
Blessed be He in whose Hands is Dominion; and He over all things. He who created death and life, that He may try which of you is best in deeds: and He is Exalted in Might, Oft-forgiving. (Quran; Surah Al-Mulk) |
As Salamu Alaikum Waramatullah Wabarakatu |
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2010 : 03:58:28
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| The death is not the end, it is just the beginning. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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dbaldeh
USA
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Posted - 04 Sep 2010 : 09:59:31
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| May Allah grant him Jannah and rest his soul in perfect peace!! |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
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concort
365 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2010 : 13:13:25
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Courtesy: Gainako.com
http://www.gainako.com/news/news/2010/09/04/in-loving-memory-of-amadou-musa-pembo.html
In Loving Memory Of Amadou Musa Pembo.
Musa Amadou Pembo: Bantaba Profile
By Yero Jallow (USA)
A Poem: Who Called?
At dawn, it was a loud call
from none but thy lord, the God again
Who over the ages made similar calls
to heroes and giants alike from earth
through 'Malaika Mawt' of scary fame
taking that soul with one snatch
off, to your lord you go with haste
hoping for another promised world
to live forever in bliss with thy Lord
while leaving your loved ones behind
rest in peace then, all goers!
This sad event occurred in Glasgow (Scotland, UK) in this Muslim holy month of Fasting. The news flash started being distributed on face book social networking site by someone who was apologetic for being the carrier of the sad news but clearly stated that Amadou Musa Pembo has died. Curiosity gripped some who enquired in discussion forums about his whereabouts. Others went to the extent of contacting him via e-mail, but to no avail. Finally, others by way of contact finally authenticated the news flash that indeed Musa had died. This news was like a thunder-bolt, at least in my ears, with memories of his personality, which I came to know through Gambian forums and close communication with him via e-mails. Many knew him as Musa Pembo, though not a lot was known about his personal life. He is believed to be a Sierra Leonean with a Gambian wife.
The Late Musa was a very humble, consistent and straight forward guy. During my short stay in Gambian forums, I observed a very pious fellow who used his time wisely by sharing important educational topics for humanity, especially on Islam, science, and life in general. Gainako Newspaper and I enjoyed great forwarding from his chosen educational pieces, the latest we received from him on June 20th 2010, a story on a young Nigerian scientist, Ify Aniebo, which Baldeh published on Gainako. His death today signifies that of a fallen hero for me, for Gainako, for Gambian forums and for his readers all over who testified of his kindness.
Here is what others observed of the Late Brother Musa Pembo. The tributes to the late Musa Pembo are published verbatim without much editing to avoid altering the intended meanings by the different mourners in honor of his activism.
“Dear All: Can anyone confirm this sad news I just received from a Face book friend bearing, thus: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I just wanted to let you know that your Face book friend Musa Pembo passed away 9 days ago. I have only found out today and I'm waiting to hear more information.” Baboucarr Sey
“What?????? What a wonderful guy Musa Pembo? I hope this is not correct or is a case of mistaken identity. We haven't heard brother Musa for quite some time though. I remembered emailing him because I missed him but never got a response. This must have been 3 months ago. I thought the email was no longer good or that he was extremely busy. I think he was in Canada at the time. I will be shocked. If the sad news is true, could he have been ill for some time??? Mbye please follow up on this if possible. The last time I spoke with brother Musa (fatohmaa) was when we were raising funds for Fatou Jaw Manneh's fine. To which he donated generously.” Haruna Darboe (Atlanta, USA).
“Inalilaahi wa ina ialihee raajeooun. This is very shocking and sad news. I have just confirmed from a close relative that he had indeed passed away about a week ago. I have never met the deceased brother Pembo but we knew each other from here on G-L and he later sent me several books from the UK. May Allah SWT grant him Jannah.” Momodou Camara (Denmark).
“Greetings, all, being that the original news of Musa's death came from a face book message from someone I didn't know, I was actually kind of hoping this was a cruel joke. Sad to hear that it is not. He also sent me some tapes once; I think they may still be at my parents' house, in my old room, along with some other odds and ends that I for some reason never picked up when I moved. Subhanallah! May Allah grant him Jannah and may He also bring comfort to the family and friends during this difficult time. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un indeed.” Ginny Quick (USA).
“I am very sad to hear of the passing of Musa Pembo. From 2003 on I have saved many of his postings and found something very kind and understandable in what he wrote and shared. I appreciate what you say, Haruna, about touching of many lives. So it is. I hope he rests in peace.” Jane Warner Dukuray (Seattle, USA).
“I remember Musa very well. He was always forwarding Islamic articles and very progressive indeed. Until this news trickled in within the last couple of days, I had totally forgotten about him with the countless issues we are faced with as a people. Was he sick by any chance? My condolences to the bereaved families and may Musa repose in peace.” Joe Sambou (Chicago, USA).
“It is really sad news for many of us at the Gambia-l mailing list who have been following his posting. May his soul rest in perfect peace.” Karim Sanneh (UK).
“I join others in expressing my shock at the passing of Musa. Many of us benefitted from the various posts he used to send. May Allah grant him Jannah and give his family and friends the strength to carry on.” Buharry Gassama.
“Condolence to the Musa's family. May Allah grant him Jannah.” Dr. Malanding Jaiteh (USA).
“The untimely demise of Brother Amadou Pembo is Very sad news indeed. I met him once in Glasgow, Scotland after having spoken with him several times over the phone. The Brother was a Pan-Africanist and humanist who was genuinely committed to leaving a making a positive mark on the lives of anyone whom he interacted with. He readily associated himself with the cause of anyone or a people striving for justice, freedom and enlightenment; he pursued and tried hard to maintain good relations with acquaintances, friends and the Almighty Creator God. May Allah SWT admit his soul into janatul firdaus. Amen.” Abubacarr Bailo Jallow (Dakar, Senegal).
“May his soul rest in peace. Amen.” Suntou Touray (UK).
“Inalilaahi wa ina ialihee raajeooun. He passed away during the holy month of Ramadan when the gates of Jahannam are closed. May Allah (SWT) open the gates of Jannah for our beloved brother.” Concort.
“May Allah grant our dear brother the highest place in Jannah. I have never met the brother as well, but really and truly he was indeed a friend indeed. I hope you are now enjoying the fruits of your labour in Jannatul Firdaus.” Mansasulu.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace and eternal bliss.” Karamba (UK).
“INNA LIL LAAHI WA INAA IL LAIHI RAAJI OOUN. May Allah Grant him best rewards for his good deeds in Jannah! AMEEN!” Kobo (Australia).
“The death is not the end, it is just the beginning.” Turk (USA).
It is worth noting at the time of going to press, the author of this piece still noticed more mourners flooding in tributes to the late Musa Pembo. If for anything, it is clear from these testimonies above of the person whose tribute is being paid. Personally, the deceased left a clear mark in my life. He kept on and on in feeding me important stories and news articles, including Friday sermons from the holy Kaabah in Mecca. I know death is inevitable but this one hit me so hard, just like 13 years ago exactly this month of fasting when my own mother (Allah be pleased with her soul) departed for eternity.
Rest in Peace Musa Pembo! We will definitely miss you. I love you so much.
From Yero, the one you greatly inspired.
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As Salamu Alaikum Waramatullah Wabarakatu |
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Dalton1
3485 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2010 : 20:56:27
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Hi Mawdo Momodou,
I saw that you deleted a prior post of yours on this thread. I don't know why but it is good feedback. I am personally interested in knowing if the late Amadou has kids. If so, how can I be connected with the kids, wife or even brothers, etc...Thanks . Happy Ramadan! I understand that the Camara kundankas are like the Baldehs...hmmm. Please remember me in your dua for the last ten days of Ramadan. Happy eid/night of power to you, all readers, contributors and admins of Bantaba.
Meanwhile, fine below an eulogy from Bailo Jallow (Dakar) as tribute to the late Amadou.
Thank you,
Yero.
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The late Brother Amadou Pembo was a truly generous person; his willingness to share knowledge with total strangers at no cost to the beneficiries seems to be the most common experience and tribute that has been paid to him.
A sister of mine who is a keen researcher on Islam acquired Pembo's email address from a brother who had benefitted from Amadous Musa Pembo's online articles and contacted Amadou Pembo for reference. Amadou took her postal address and immediately posted her a number of interesting, authoritative books on Islam and Women In Islam. She was so grateful. Inevitably, they became good friends. As I was living in Glasgow at the time, she made my presence there known to Amadou who was also also a resident of the same city. Subsequently Amadou and I spoke several times over the phone and planned to schedule a mutually convenient time to share lunch or dinner at either's home.
We subsequently met but it was not as we had envisaged; the one and only meeting that was destined between Amadou and myself was sheerly coincidental. It was a weekday. It was a wintery cold night. As was typical of Glasgow, it was also a rainy night. It was relatively quiet inside the 24-hour city-centre British-Pakistani-owned shop I was working. I was behind the counter with hardly any customers inside the shop. As I stood there getting bored, in walked a neither tall nor short Blackman. As soon as he walked in, he saluted us in a clear and calm yet authoritative tone. As Salaamu alaikum! His voice was immediately familiar to me as if it was someone's I had known for a long time. However his face was apparently strange to me as mine must been have to him. In almost unison with 2 of my colleagues who were both standing by the door way having one of their usual conversations in Punjabi or Hindi, we answered in the customary Moslem manner of greeting, Wa alaikum salaam. "African brother", one of my colleagues, Janghir said to me. I had told Jangir uncountable times that not every dark-skinned person is African as not every person with his pale-yellow skin colour is Asian. Since Jangir often insists that every blackman is originally from Africa, I let him win the argument. The African brother who walked in and greeted us perfectly did so in a voice that was quite familiar to me. I immediately scanned my personal memory database and got the search result "Amadou Musa Pembo". I waited at the checkout for the opportunity to test the accuracy of my answer. As I was the only person checking out customers in the shop on that dull sirene Glsagow night, I decided to bid my time to strike a conversation with the African brother who was selecting the items for his purchase. Within a minute or two, he appeared before me and placed his selection on the counter. As he was apparently older than me; he could have been in his late 50's or ealy 60's or thereabout, I said to him "Good evening Sir". Good evening, he replied politely. "It seems freezing out there", I continued while entering the costs and at the same time packing for him his selection in a carrier bag. "Oh yes!" he confirmed. A so soon as he spoke again, I had got the first confirmation from his voice that this African brother I was serving and conversing with is the same Musa Amadou Pembo. I announced to him the total amount due for his purchase and he gave me the money. As I was giving him back his change, I said to him "Sir", you must be "Amadou Musa Pembo". Oh yes, I am! he said seemingly perplexed as he took along a step or two back. He looked at me as if reviewing me for familiar features. But in no time he said, "Bailo!??" "Yes Sir, it's him, Bailo", I confirmed. Immediately I gestured for one of my two colleagues to come behind the counter and went round to hug my African brother. We embraced one another as if we were long-lost brothers who had met again after a long time. I then said to him thank you for everything. Thanks for nothing, he countered. By the entrance to the shop, the generous African brother and myself spoke for a few minutes and renewed our commitment to meet again. However it did not happen again because shortly afterwards I relocated to England.
My work colleagues were stunned at the sudden and dramatic turn of my relationship with the African brother, who entered as a stranger and before leaving was a familiar African brother. After his departure, I had to explain for them to make sense of what had ulfolded under their eyes.
I would love to to meet Pembo again but hopefully not so soon. Until my ultimate exit, I pray that the good, kind knowlegde-sharer that was Musa Amadou Pembo is welcomed in the hereafter to rest forever in peace.
Bailo
PS: Has anyone got a contact for his wife or any other member of the late Amadou Musa Pembo's family?
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Momodou
Denmark
11824 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2010 : 21:23:28
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Y, I doubted the mail because of the part highlighted in red but here it is again. We have a mechanism for preventing multiple aliases and what this person report only happens when someone is already registered.
----- Forwarded message -----
Dear Sirs
I tried to use the register link on your site and all it did was take me to the general forum page
I wanted to post the following message on the community topic Obituary - Musa Amadu Pembo in order to thank the members. If you could post this for me that would be great- message as below
As-salaamualaikum
Inalilaahi wa ina ialihee raajeooun on the parting of my dear Uncle Musa
My family were close friends of his and attended his funeral which took place after the Jummah prayer on Friday 3rd September 2010 in Scotland.
He will be sadly missed and its good to read your kinds words on here and from your duas may Allah (SWT) grant him every sucess.
Wa-salaam
Br. Asif
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A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Dalton1
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Posted - 05 Sep 2010 : 21:34:16
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Hi Mawdo Momodou,
Thank you for the re-post. You conveyed yours well. Further, if you or anyone here have contacts for the late brother's family, please a private mail, ygainako@hotmail.com will perfectly do me.
Kind Regards,& thanks.
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Sep 2010 : 21:35:45
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I am so sad and shocked to hear the news.
Do you have any more details: how old was he, what did he die of?
I know in Gambia people accept death as it is around and believed to be gods will.
In the UK because it is not usual unless old, we ask questions.
I don't want to offend anyone. I respect his family.
I enjoyed his postings and am sadden. Thinking of his family in UK and his homeland.
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Dalton1
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Posted - 05 Sep 2010 : 23:52:00
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Bev;
Greetings. Referencing Bailo's piece, the late Musa might have been in his early sixties/late fifties. You are right about 'the cause of death', though I haven't heard anything yet. If I find out, and within what can be shared without infringing on his family privacy, I will share with you.
Thanks for mourning with us.
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Sep 2010 : 00:41:05
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| Thank you Dalton1 You can private email me if you don't want to post on the page. |
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2010 : 01:56:13
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| One of the biggest challenge for this situation to transfer the funeral to home country. It is very costly. If family is not financially capable, the community has to take care of it. Thank god Islamic funeral is not that costly. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
Edited by - turk on 06 Sep 2010 02:55:38 |
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