Arlington, TX – The Pakistani-American community in Texas is mourning the tragic and untimely death of Aminah Ahmed, a young woman who passed away just hours after celebrating a major milestone — her graduation from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Aminah, who had walked the stage and received her degree with pride and joy, went to bed later that evening complaining of a headache. Tragically, she never woke up. Doctors at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth confirmed that she suffered a brain aneurysm and was declared brain dead shortly after being placed on life support.
Her Janazah (funeral prayer) will be held tomorrow after Dhuhr at Darul Eman South Green Oaks Masjid in Arlington, TX, where the community is expected to gather in large numbers to honor her memory and support her grieving family.
“She graduated just hours before she was declared brain dead. The pain is unimaginable,” a close family friend shared. “Please keep her and her family in your most sincere duas.”
Aminah’s sudden passing has not only devastated her family but also left an indelible impact on everyone who knew her. She was described as a kind, humble, and devoted young woman who was actively involved in charity work. In her memory, loved ones are encouraging donations to a cause she was passionate about — a charity that will now serve as sadaqah jariyah (ongoing charity) on her behalf. To donate, visit: https://lnkd.in/dCxC6Ktx
“May Allah grant Aminah the highest place in Jannatul Firdaws,” said an imam from the local community. “May He give her family strength, patience, and the reward of reunion in the eternal hereafter.”
This tragedy serves as a poignant reminder of life’s fragility and the suddenness with which it can be altered. Aminah’s life, though short, has left a legacy of compassion and inspiration for many in the Pakistani and wider Muslim community in Texas and beyond.
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.
