In
Loving Memory of My Dear Husband
Syed Haider
Hussain Shamsi was a distinguished educator whose unique intellect and example
enriched the lives of those who came in contact with him.
He pursued a life of moral and intellectual ideas as a teacher and
mentor, and worked tirelessly to pass on the wisdom gained through his own
experience to others. It was his
firm belief that civilizations decline when they lose their capacity to
recognize, understand, and absorb change. In
this spirit, he dedicated much of his time educating Muslim youth on how to
overcome the challenges of today's difficult and changing times. He continuously passed his message of how to live a
meaningful life as he journeyed through his own life as a Momin and a human
being.
Born in Pakistan and
raised in Kenya, he received his early education in both countries.
He completed his post graduate studies in England, where he was elected
to the Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in
recognition of his continued academic excellence.
He moved to the United States in 1977 and worked at St. Lukes Roosevelt
Hospital in New York City, where he was appointed as the director of the
Obstetrics and Residency Training Program.
Later, he joined the faculty of Columbia University's Sloane Hospital for
Women, where he trained residents and students, and worked on various outreach
programs.
Haider passed away on April 21, 1999, a few months before this book was
published. By Allah's grace, may
his soul rest in peace.
Allaho Noorus-samawaati
wal-arz, Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth.
Noorun ala
noor!
Light upon light!
Yahillaahu li Noorehi
man-yashaa
Allah guides whom He wishes to His Light.
Holy Qur'an (24:35)
Dr.Adiba
K.Shamsi
(The readers are requested to recite Sura Fateha for the author )