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Ruheena's avatar

Your dad would have loved this and would be so proud of you. You have followed in his footsteps in so many ways and what an honor to represent him the way you do in this life. We will miss him so much every day and remember fondly and hold closely the lessons he taught us in the short time that the kids and I knew him. ❤️ This line you wrote, "The world needs thinkers and romantics, not just algorithms and robots," will go down as one of your best. I wish we could broadcast it all over the Muslim world!

Hamzah Henshaw's avatar

Thank you jaan. Yes dad successfully passed on his passion for the liberal arts.

Bess Woodworth's avatar

I love your sharing your Dad with us!!! Loss of a parent is always hard-He is no longer where you are, but he is everywhere that you are! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family- Love Bess and Peter Woodworth

Hamzah Henshaw's avatar

Really appreciate your kind words, Bess!

Mary Tyler Knowles's avatar

So sweet. I'm glad you wrote about him again.

Your mom

Taysir's avatar

We belong to God and to Him we shall return. Condolence

We hope paradise will be his dwell by Allah’s mercy , and ask Allah the mighty to overstep his sins

Hamzah Henshaw's avatar

Ameen. جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرًا for your beautiful du’a.

Ross Sanger's avatar

Touching - so sorry for your loss. Incredibly wise words we all will learn from, thanks for sharing. I know you carry his torch and provide similar insights for all your students (and family and friends and more). Let me know if anything I can do to help.

Hamzah Henshaw's avatar

Really appreciate your note, Ross. So grateful that my dad is able to continue to teach from beyond this world.

Zainab Mohamed's avatar

Salaam Br. Hamza, this is so beautifully written, it brought tears to my eyes and smiles to my heart at the same time. May Allah bless your dad with his Mercy insha Allah. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your life with us. Jazakum Allah Khir

Hamzah Henshaw's avatar

Ameen. جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرًا for your beautiful du’a and for taking the time to reach out.