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Ahmed Deedat’s son, Yousuf dies days after being shot outside Verulam court

Muslim News Nigeria by Muslim News Nigeria
January 17, 2020
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Ahmed Deedat’s son, Yousuf dies days after being shot outside Verulam court

Durban – Leading Muslim scholar and activist Yousuf Ahmed Deedat, who was shot in the head outside the Verulam Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, died at St Anne’s hospital in Pietemaritzburg on Friday afternoon.

His son Raees Deedat said family and friends were at his bedside when he passed away peacefully at 2.40pm.

The details of the funeral are being finalised.

“The family conveys their heartfelt gratitude for the support they received from family, friends and the community. May his soul rest in peace,” Raees Deedat said.

Also breaking the news via his official Facebook page on Friday, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi called on the South African government to bring the evil perpetrator to justice.

According to Sheikh Qadhi, “Inna lillah wa inna ilayhi raji’ūn. Yusuf Deedat, son of Ahmed Deedat, just succumbed to his wounds and passed away.

“I strongly urge the South African authorities to find the murderer who did this heinous deed and bring him to justice in this world – and as for the ultimate Justice, that will be meted out on Judgment Day.

“May Allah grant Yusuf Deedat the status of a shahīd, and forgive his sins and exalt his ranks, and give sabr to his family!,” he prayed.

Meanwhile, it is not known what the late Deedat was doing at court when he was shot.

The director of private security company Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, said a man simply walked up to Deedat, shot him, and fled to a vehicle parked along Groom Street. “On arrival, the victim was found lying face down on the pavement,” said Balram.

Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele said Deedat was walking with his wife when he was shot. Mbele said the motive for the shooting was not known. She confirmed the suspect was still on the run.

The chairperson of the Imam Hussein mosque in Verulam, Azad Seedat, paid tribute to Deedat, who he’s known for 30 years, describing him as a wonderful person.

“He got along with everybody. He visited our mosque and supported us during our time of need. We are shocked at what transpired,” Seedat said.

A former neighbour of Deedat’s, Sharmaine Sewshanker, said he was a well-known community activist who was always willing to help. “He never turned anybody away that pitched up at his door for assistance. He always went the extra mile,” she said.

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Comments 5

  1. Lawal says:
    4 years ago

    May Allah forgive his shortcomings and reward him with Jannafidause. Aamiin thumma aamiin

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  2. Muili Olatunde Osikoya says:
    4 years ago

    May the gentle soul rest in peace and may Almighty Allah grant him Aljanna Firdaus and give the entire family and all well wishers the fortitude to bear the lost, ma sha ALLAH

    Reply
  3. Tajudeen Adeboye says:
    4 years ago

    Salam Alaykum, I would like to be receiving Muslim News edition s

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  4. Abu Hasan says:
    4 years ago

    The entire Muslim ummah and organisations should join in demanding for the perpetrators of such act and be brought to book. If not the entire south African security should be sued.

    Reply
  5. Kola Alabi says:
    4 years ago

    May Allah Grant him Janna fridaos

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