In memory of our beloved uncle and Bay Area Muslim community leader, Abdul Sattar Rydhan, who passed away after recently completing his 63rd year on March 19th, 2008 (11th Rabi ul Awal, 1429) and buried on the 12th of Rabi ul Awal (the birth date of the Beloved Prophet). Sidi Abdul Sattar was born in the month of Rabi ul Awal and only Allah s.w.t. could have made this blessing occur.

Uncle Abdul Sattar was more than just an uncle to us. He was a friend and a personified sanctuary. At his side, we felt safe. He inspired us to work harder for the sake of Allah and to gain the appreciation of the Beloved Prophet.

Steadfast in his principles, he took care those that he loved. It was with great honor to know and feel his love. Even though we only knew him for a few years, he treated us like his own children. Generations apart, we shared the common bond of utmost respect for our scholars like Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir, Sidi Yahya Rhodus and Ustadh Usama Canon. We also shared another common link: love of Allah and His Messenger, Sayyidina Muhammad, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him.

Rest in peace, dear uncle. We long to be at your side again. May your resting place be of the sweetest gardens of Paradise. May your heavenly abode be surrounded by the awliya and under the shade of Allah’s Mighty Throne.

Facebook Memorial Page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15042360870

Links to the past:

http://www.pakistanlink.com/Community/2002/May/17/05.html

http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-6325478_ITM 

We would like to thank our brother, Irfan Rydhan (Sidi Abdul Sattar’s son), for honoring us to host the flyer for the memorial event.

http://www.islamcrunch.com/flyer/Honoring_Abdul_Sattar_Rydhan.pdf

And for inviting me to speak at the event. What else can I say at the event but: “I love you, Uncle Abdul Sattar.”