You will be greatly missed Fizza! Your smile and enthusiasm were contagious. The passion and motivation you had towards making the world a better place was remarkable. Thank you for the positive light you have left on our lives. Blessed to have had the chance to get to know you x

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ‎

Fizza, My heart has sunk knowing that you are no longer with us, you always made sure to check up on us and see if we were okay & I know that everyone would definitely miss your laugh that laugh that would fill the surgery with joy. I will miss you calling us "choti" or screaming "salaam" or "Maaasha'Allah"as soon as you come in & hearing your heels or the swaying of your skirt and we all knew that, that was our fizza coming in.

I have never lost a friend and I'm sad that the first had to be you
You were so selfless and caring and that will never be forgotten.

We love and miss you fizz

Aisha (Little Aisha)

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon

My heart aches at the loss of such an important person in my life.
Fizza was not an ordinary individual. She was cut from a different cloth. Both her life and death have been impactful on the hearts of many people.

When I think of Fizza, I am reminded of the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad
(saw): "Indeed I have been sent to complete the best of character". Every interaction that I had with Fizza, she would ask me about how I was doing, give me tips on how to keep my wife happy, and teach me how to be a good father to my daughter. She would speak to me in a way that would make feel like I’m the most special person in the world. Now that I’ve read other peoples tributes to her, it’s evident that I wasn’t the only one receiving such exclusive treatment; she made every single person feel special and gave them that sense of belonging. She would also regularly message my wife, check up on her, even though the two had NEVER MET! Her selflessness and caring nature was beyond comprehension and no one was free from it. 

Fizza also was the first person along with Suhaila to give my daughter her first gift even before she was born. My daughter may not be at the age of understanding, but I will make sure that she knows who Fizza was and share with her the stories of this amazing woman.

Ya Allah

I ask you in this blessed month of Ramadan, Please grant Fizza Jannatul firdous bighayr hisaab. Please forgive all of her shortcomings. Make her grave, from the gardens of Jannah. Reunite her with her mother, along with her family in Jannah. Please grant Sabr Jameel to all her family and aid them in overcoming such a huge trial.

Ameen

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon.

You truly we’re an amazing friend/sister. You would help me bare the loss of my mother when you were going through it yourself… every mothers day I would recieve a message from you to see if I was ok. What a selfless person you were.
You always had a smile on your face .. always there to brighten up everyones day.
You adored my kids and showered them with gifts.
Our group of 4 will never be the same without you. I miss you so much Fizz!

InshaAllah Allah grant you the highest rank in Jannah, May the almighty Allah give your family/friends the fortitude to bare this great loss and may you be reunited with your beautiful mother Ameen.

‘Shabakhair’ were your last words to me… lots of love and duas Xxxx

May we offer our condolences to Fizz's family.
We are still in shock hearing the news.
Fizz will certainly be missed by us on the allotment.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jim & Sheila.

Losing Fizza has affected many and her presence at the practice will be greatly missed. She was such a character; so funny and unique. I keep thinking about the little things that made her “Fizza”; her presence, the way she used to stride in confidence, and I’d always hear a “Salam!” Or “Masha’Allah!” as she’d walk past. The Diet Coke she’d drink daily without fail, and the snowfall of salt she’d sprinkle on her food. She was one of the most selfless people I had met who was there for everyone with a smile on her face, listening to your struggles, but yet hiding her own, I just wish I could’ve been there to listen to hers. I have lost a beautiful sister. May you always rest in peace Fizza. Love and duas for you always X

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un -
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ‎
I didn’t know you Fizza but from the tributes and social media you were a pillar of the local community with all the amazing work you did.
May Allah sbt give you the highest place in Jannatul Firdos. Ameen

This is truly awful news - Fizz you really did! Always - I only had the privilege of knowing you these last few years working together with other Moss Siders on community health issues - and most recently trying to get the Ride and Stride (walking and cycling) project for your patients up and running. We never sorted this but once we get the first new riders I will tell them about you and your determination to get more people on bikes and out of cars .
I’m went to see your beautiful garden in the surgery today - it calmed me and we can watch it growing and flowering this summer and think of you .
Many many Moss Siders will be thinking of you - rest in peace and free from pain . It’s our job to keep your legacy going ❤️

Fizza, we will miss you seeing you and your happy smiley face and super generous heart.
Fran and Vanessa.

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un -
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ‎

Fizza, I still can't comprehend the fact that you are no longer w us! You were such a joyful, happy person, always looking out for us, always popping up to us in our group asking how we are, our late night group chats where youse would always ask me to organise a meal out, you making us laugh - honestly you made the group so alive! ❤️ You would always make our day! I miss your pagalpan, your laughter and your "Masha'Allah" you would sometimes randomly say!
Our group will NEVER be the same without you! 

Alhamdulillah, I'm so grateful for everything you've ever done for me like an elder sister I never had!
I have so many wonderful memories with you; the one that sticks to me the most is when we went out for dinner and dessert with Nazreen & Suhaila at Moonlight and you fell off your chair & the waiter wanted to help you (watching this video of you makes me laugh) and when we went out w Suhaila in her car and we had a bollywood song on and you couldn't stop laughing and said "what is this baqwaas yaar?!"
And not to mention, the amount of salt you would dash on your food along w your Diet Pepsi you would constantly have every single day without fail - despite us trying to stop you.
I have so many amazing memories w you, which I will cherish forever!

I pray Allah (swt) forgives your sins.
I pray Allah (swt) gives your family & friends sabr in this very difficult time!
I pray Allah (swt) grants you the highest rank in Jannah / Paradise! 

All you ever wanted from us was Duas - You're always in my Duas 
I know how much you loved doing charity work, so Insha'Allah I will make sure to donate and give Sadaqa on your behalf!

I miss you sooo much Fizz xx

From your choti, Milli ❤

♥️
That’s a beautiful legacy. You were so full of energy. Talking to you only a few weeks ago.
How you loved being outdoors we were talking about your allotment.
Fizza your were strong!! You were digging up Maria and David’s driveway and re-stoned it to make it look lovely. We had a giggle as I said “ I need some help with mine “ you laugh and said “you’d help me if I needed”
I’d sometime get Fizza and Marie mixed up if Fizza was getting the girls out of the car. As they looked like twins.
I feel heartbroken for all the family to lose such a lovely kind soul like Fizza. Sending my deepest condolences to you all. Fizza had a lovely smile and kind wave. X
Fly with the angels and God bless ♥️

We can't begin to put our sorrow into words. We shall miss your wonderful smile and cheery wave when you were visiting your dad. You always took the time to stop and chat, were always genuinely interested in how our family were (especially my mum), and had the gift to make those around you feel so very special. Your beauty and compassion came from within. May you rest in peace and your family find strength in their faith which will help them during these heartbreaking times. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon
To Him we belong and to Him is our return

Childhood memories

On paper you were my older sister (by one year). In reality, you were anything but! As kids I remember you always being full of energy, often leading me into trouble. Like the time we were sat in the boot of Pap’s estate on some long drive to one of our childhood haunts - one of many parks, Blackpool beach etc. and back in the day before annoying bulky car-seats were mandated. You randomly decided to pull your tongue out and stick one or two fingers up at the driver behind us and I dutifully copied you. The driver gestured back like a cartoon villain shaking his fist and we burst out laughing and carried on doing it. I don’t think there are any photos of you as a kid where you were just sitting still and smiling nicely. Pulling funny faces was your standard pose.

A natural with the kids

But my enduring memories of you will be since our three girls arrived into the world. You were a natural with kids. I’ll never forget your patience and support especially with Liyana, our first-born. I was utterly clueless. A wreck. Feeling sorry for myself, missing Mam, thinking how it would have been so much easier if she was around. You pretty much filled that gap. You taught me how to look out for baby’s cues, to stop obsessing over routines and those ‘new baby’ books. You nudged and nudged me to hug baby more, to kiss her more, to bond with her. To be less anxious. In those early weeks while David was at work, you were there in the middle of the night with me, changing nappies, burping her and rocking her to sleep.

You were Funny Khala (auntie). The girls delighted in seeing you. Your smile was as wide as theirs as you showered them with hugs and kisses and twirls and gifts of all kinds (toys, books, bubbles, balloons, stickers, craft kits) - despite my insisting that they already had too much. You were the most creative in your playtimes with them, they loved being dragged across the room on the giant snake pillow that you made for them. You even made going to the toilet fun and never shirked from wiping their bottoms. You made them giggle the hardest and rest assured they’d sleep well on days when aunty Fizza had visited.

I’m going to miss you not being around the house or on outings with us. I’m going to miss the girls shouting ‘it’s funny khaha!’ as they spy you through the window. I’m going to miss the squeals of delight from the kids as you play with them, while I catch up on cooking or chores. I’m going to miss your attempts at hugging or kissing me before you leave the house, settling for a pat on the head, a low-five or an air kiss instead.

Little Miss Fix-it

You weren’t an academic but you had bags of common sense. You loved to fix things, endless things and though you were small, you were mighty - our Little Miss Fix-it, powered by Pepsi max, nuts or chocolate in some combination. So, I’d reserve all the fixing projects for you. You’d follow instructions loosely, get frustrated if things took longer than anticipated but you’d never give up until the job was done, albeit a bit wonky in places. The sideboard (with the slightly wonky cupboard door), the chest of drawers, the cot that is now still serving Soraya (baby 3), Imani’s toddler bed, Liyana’s big girl bed. The huuuuge doll house. Various gym kit, Liyana’s trike. You’d spot stuff that needed fixing around the house and voluntarily embark on fixing it – tightening the hinge on the boiler cupboard door, unblocking the U-bend, sealing up the crevices of the skirting boards. Painting (somewhat messily) as you confessed you didn’t enjoy it as it requires too much patience to do properly. You were just so bloody handy.


Lover of nature

But of course, the outdoors is where you truly flourished. Only earlier this year, you dug up my driveway and insisted on raking 3 tonnes of gravel (mostly) solo, whilst the neighbours looked on, agog. You stripped the facade of the house of the beautiful but suffocating passion flower plant, even borrowing the neighbour’s ladder to pull out that last stubborn vine. You cleared and de-weeded the back garden and carefully guided me to do the same.

You were naturally gifted with green fingers. Your allotment was your pride and joy, you said it was to carry on our ancestors’ farming legacy. It was also your worst-kept secret! You would share endless photos of your latest projects and produce and ask us not to tell anyone, whereas most of your friends and colleagues already knew! You proudly shared your latest harvests of runner beans, potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, courgettes and strawberries. The girls loved their days out with you there, picking strawberries and blackberries and petting Oscar the cat.

Boundless generosity

Like a Duracell bunny you’d work or play with the kids, until you collapsed, exhausted. Then you’d do it all over again and still with a smile on your face. You were generous beyond your means. Giving, constantly giving. Toys for the girls, flowers, endless flowers for any (made-up) occasion and generally from ‘Flourish’ or indeed from your allotment – gladioli and artichoke flowers. Gifts that had been gifted to you (usually smellies) you’d pass on to me. Spicy and salty dishes of food often in exchange for some of my kid-friendly bland food. You were involved in a whole host of community-based projects, giving up your own time to create safe, accessible spaces for others in need. You had endless empathy, constantly nudging us to be kind, to say thank you, to give hugs.

My prayer for my Fizza

May Allah SWT have mercy on you. May he grant you Jannah il Firdaus (highest paradise). May He reunite you with our beloved mother and your beloved Ranjha (rabbit). Ameen.

May Allah SWT give us the patience and strength to accept that you are gone, to use your loss as an opportunity to improve ourselves and to emulate all your positive virtues within ourselves and our children. Ameen.

I implore all who have been touched and inspired by Fizza to pray for her and to donate to charity in her name, no matter how small the gift. Please do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/fizza-ahmed 

As the plot holders next to Fizz (as we knew Fizza), myself and Hilary have been lucky to have had plenty of time with Fizz and seeing what a whirlwind she was to clear a very overgrown plot into what she created. She did seem to like to climb precariously up trees/bushes to try and clear them!!! Even if she wasn't on her own plot she would usually be found helping someone else on theirs.
We will miss her dearly and feel lucky to have been able to be part of her life.
Love to her family and all who knew her.

Dear Fizza, now you are in your garden. The garden you watered and loved. You, the most beautiful flower of all, kind soul, always caring for all...We will miss your smile. Your soul is our guardian angel now. Your presence has turned into light and guides us. We feel blessed to have met you through the flower shop, and share together. May your spirit travel the light. You are here in our hearts. Salam dear Fizza. Lots of love to all your family from Clara and Tom, Flourish

Fizza,

My heart is so heavy. You brought so much joy every time you came to visit us at Flourish. A truly beautiful and caring soul with so much empathy and willingness to help everyone around you. I’m sorry so for the pain you went through, may your soul find peace up in the cosmos. Safe journey.

You will truly be missed by many, all my love and prayers to you.

My daughter loved spending time with Fizza when she went to the Allotment with her Dad. She thought the world of Fizza and enjoyed chatting about all the animals and of course Oscar the allotment cat!

Fizza you certainly made one little girl very happy and you will be eternally missed. We hope you have found peace.❤

Fizzo, you are genuinely one of the most empathic individuals I have ever known. You were ever so helpful around our house and garden, babysitting numerous times our dear girls who love you so so so much they call you "funny haha". You have given my girls magical moments on your allotment as well spending quality time playing with them over the years. My heart wrenches knowing that my youngest daughter will not have a working memory of such a wonderful aunt she could have got to know, love and cherish.

May Allah shower your soul with his infinite mercy and grace

My Dear Gracious Lord
I pray that you accept fizza kindnesses, her charity, her hard work, her diligence, her dutifulness. Smiling is charity and I remember her smiles the most. Grant her your forgiveness and reward and pour patience on the many who greive for her.

Another soul friend gone off into the cosmos. My heart is heavy with sadness but also love. Good luck on the other side x

What a force of nature. Fizza was a truly inspiring community motivator, driven to create positive opportunity for others. I loved working with her, so many ideas of what we would do to change things for Manchester people, anything seemed possible with Fizza, just get on a make it happen.

You were a great friend and an amazing colleague, and I feel deeply saddened to lose you now. I'm just glad I got to speak to you last week, I will hold on to that.

Dude, I'm missing you already, but I am thankful for your peace and I know you will live on. Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'un.

And my love and prayers to all Fizza's family and friends. I am sorry for your loss but thankful your family blessed us all with Fizza.

Thank you Dude.

I struggle to find the words my heart feels. Fizz always supported me, pushed me forwards, encouraged me with her words. Fizz was a real, truly genuine, warm light in this world and she touched everyone she met. She was loved by so many people and the past few days have shown just how vast that warm light, she carried was.

Our laughter, her wit, the times we shared will never be forgotten. I hold so many memories of just how beautiful she was.

Knowing her, was a real honour, to call her my friend was privilege.

I will miss you Fizz. I love you

R.I.P. Fizza, I don’t know what to say apart from prayer and Bye, we will miss you…

I am so shocked . I knew “ Fizz” ( the name she asked me to call her ) from Albemarle allotments. It’s a while since I last saw her but we always used to have a chat. She had worked so hard on her lovely allotment as well as helping out on one of her friends. She was a lovely, vibrant, inspirational and funny young woman. What a terrible loss. May she rest in peace.
Sheila ( Plot 5 Albemarle ).

Condolences to all the family at this sad and difficult time as they face the tragic loss of a precious loved one.

Fizz was one of the the most pleasant people I have ever met. She always had time for everyone. I will miss the pleasant chats we had as she passed by my house on her way to the allotment. She was a great neighbor and good friend to me. Everyone in the street is feeling a sense of great loss. My thoughts are with her family right now. I will always remember her for her kindness and words of wisdom. Bless you Fizz!

Fizza invited me and my Dad to her plot with a warm welcome and she always made sure she said hello when we walked by. She was so kind and helpful to the community and the plots!

may your gentle soul rest in peace.

Thanks you for everything you have done for our communities. May you rest in peace Ameen

There are so many fond memories I have with Fizza that I don't know where to start.

The common theme in our life of enjoying nature and community growing projects, supporting others to create their dreams brought us together and created a lasting bond that will never be broken.

Her dedication and support as a Director of www.growingtogetherness.co.uk has helped us to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all to enjoy.

She will live on in the plants that we grew together, the structures we created and the stories along the way.

Her place of peace in the heavens will be shining bright and will guide us still in all that we do.

Fizza was one of the kindest, most gentle, sensitive and warm spirits I have ever had the blessing of knowing. She taught me so much about how to love those around you and about what is truly precious and important in this world. She would always go out of her way to so delicately make sure everybody else was having a good time before she would spare a thought for herself. I am so deeply saddened that she is no longer with us and that I won't be able to hear her laugh again. But I am so grateful that I was lucky enough to have had such a wonderful friend. I love her so much and I'm sure I will miss her so much too, but I have no doubt she will live on in the hearts and spirits of everyone that knew her.
My heart goes out to her brother and sisters, her dad and her nieces and nephews, all of whom she spoke about with such love and affection. I'm so sorry for your loss

A beautiful and kind human being….my lovely neighbour whose kindness shone like the brightest star in sky. Sending so much love from my family to yours xx

Published on behalf of Didsbury Parsonage.

such sad news! Please accept our deepest condolences.

Our prayers are with Fizza and all her family and friends.

The sky has gained a new star tonight, shine bright Fizza.
Fizza, I will miss your smile, your hugs and your friendship. You have a truly beautiful soul x x x

I'm so saddened to hear this, for her family and everybody that knew Fizza but also for the loss of such a caring, vibrant person in the community. I have a lovely memory of Fizza helping me rescue an injured magpie last summer. It took us well over an hour to catch it and it was a logistical shambles but she was so determined and there was no way that she could leave it to suffer! RIP Fizza, a beautiful and compassionate soul x

I'm so incredibly sad :(
I remember how caring kind you were to me you had such a gentle spirit I pray that you are resting in peace and God will give you the most special place in heaven.

Thank you for being a friend who always had the warmest smiles R.I.P Fizza xxxxxx

I don’t know her, I’ve never met her. But the fact that everyone seems to be leaving heartfelt & genuine messages for her, makes me realise that she was one lucky person. The fact that there is so much good to say about her is a clear sign of her goodness & purity. May Allah swt grant her the highest level in the heavens & grant her family the strength, the peace & perseverance to handle this great loss Ameen.

In a short time, Fizza has made an indelible mark on my life. She was a fiercely compassionate teacher of service to others; selfless service with love and kindness. I pledge to do my best in practicing what she has taught. This lesson lives on through the many people she has touched in her lifetime. I am humbled and deeply grateful. May you be at peace, dear Fizza.

There are no words to sum up how beautiful Fizza's soul was... I have personally known her for a few years and she treated me like a little sister... anyone that has ever met her would say she has makes a huge impact with her gorgeous smile which you could see Miles away. I still recall the countless days she would talk so passionately about all the people she loves, her family and her rabbit which were like a child to her.
How you always asked if I ate or if I needed anything at work.

I pray that Allah swt grants your family patience and peace throughout this and I pray Allah showers you with his mercy and endless love. We will all miss you so much, I pray you are in a better place where your soul will feel solace and at ease InshaaAllah.

Xxxxxxxxx

There are no words that can describe how we all feel as a family for the loss of the physical Fizza. And we know that the spiritual Fizza will always be with us. We loved her, she was so generous with her time, her energy and her love. We have fond memories of when she came over to have dinner, play board games and roared with laughter. She has helped shaped the allotment to be the kind, caring and sharing community that it is. She donated a part of her plot to the community growing team. she introduced friends and helped so many people get in touch with nature. She gave so generously in the charity work she did.
She was kind to Oscar, the allotment cat who would purrr in delight when she’d turn up, knowing he’d be in for a delicious meal. We will be constantly reminded of her beautiful giving soul each time we are in nature, where she felt most at peace. May Allah grant her a beautiful place in Jannah. Love and dua’s to all her family and her friends. She has touched so many people’s lives and she will be truly missed. Nia, Saffiya, Eesa, Hana & Maaria xxx

RIP I'm so sad your gone! You and you're family are in my prayers!
I met fizz through the old moat greenies allotment and she welcomed me and taught me about plants and growing and got me into growing! Fizz was in the allotments every day and i saw her every morning and said hello on my way to drop my child at school, she was always very good with him and he recognised her and shouted her every morning and will also miss seeing her! She let us go on her allotment plot to look for bugs and tadpoles and read stories and sing at her beautiful pond! She said go in whenever we are there so we visit most days! Fizz was always hard at work digging and lugging wheelbarrows of wood chip and I always said I don't know how she did it and she must be so fit and strong and i envied her energy! She said she envied mine with the children! I used to joke every day she needed to take a break and I would bring her a kit kat one day and I did and put it on her car windscreen for her to find! She saw the funny side!
She was always helping everyone out at the allotment and fed oscar the cat and spent time with him every day and sent us updates on how he was doing! She was always there bright and early and he will miss her so much!
I remember when she got her plot and it was in such a mess I didnt think she would get it into shape to be able to grow anything on there but she was there in all weathers making it beautiful bit by bit, not even a weed in sight, she said weeding was therapy and I never understood this I always thought weeding was a boring job and I was more excited for things to grow but then I started weeding and realised she was right! She was so hard working and enjoyed seeing a difference not just in her plot but all over the allotment from the walkways to the car park she left her mark and biggest of all on our hearts, she was so lovely and would stop to chat every day.
I am so sorry to all of her family and friends, words cant make it right, i hope you find peace in shating stories and she will live on in our hearts.

Originally posted by Zeshan Rehmani

Words can not describe the loss. Such an amazing soul. Always so caring and always smiling. She was there for me in some of my most difficult times in life and will never forget that. She would always try to stay in touch and encourage me with the charity work I was doing. Treated me like her own brother. May Allah grant her an elevated place in Jannah and grant ease to her family during these difficult times.