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Nora Risha Obituary

Arizona State University student and McClintock High School graduate Nora Risha died Oct. 1, 2008. She was 18.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Oct. 2 to Oct. 7, 2008.
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Hosam

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October 5, 2023

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Family

October 5, 2023

That's why you are in heaven 7abibti Nora, because you are an angel.

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Family

October 5, 2023

This one was from your uncle Abdulrahman when he made Umrah on your behalf

Hosam

October 5, 2023

And another one, Noon.

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Family

October 5, 2023

One of my other favorite pics for you, Noon .. Love you baba.

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Family

October 5, 2023

October 1st marked your 15th departure anniversary, Nora. I can't believe it has been that long!! The reason this year was a little easier on me though was that after you "visited" me in my sleep at the hospital to tell me: "Baba, I am really happy and doing very well. I'm worried about you. Please Let Me Go .. so you can be well and happy too". You freed me, and I have never felt better since. 7abibti Noon .. you are always in our hearts and prayers. I am sure your beautiful soul is soaring all around this infinite universe. ISA, we will all join you with our loved ones in Jannah one day. Love you sooo much, 7abibti Nora.

Hosam

Family

October 5, 2023

Habibti Nora I love and miss you so much I was with you on the night you went back to Allah (SWT), and we had plans to see each other the following day but Allah had a better plan for you. iA we will be reunited with you in Jannah. You're forever in my prayers. May Allah continue to grant your family sabr ya rab. Love you nori <3

ANON

Friend

October 18, 2022

Continuing to make Duaa for you Thinking of you and missing greatly. May Allah shower your family with patience and blessings. InshaAllah you will all be reunited in jannah InshaAllah

SD

Friend

November 29, 2021

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hosam

February 5, 2018

I never knew you personally, Nora, but I do know your story and the legacy you left behind.. your family is amazing, and are such a strong group of people, especially your brother, Khalid. iA you are in a better place <3 <3

anonymous

March 17, 2016

Nora, we love you and miss you sooooo soooo very much! May your sole be in the highest place in paradise soaring with angels and smiling at us ;)))

hosam

October 1, 2015

About same time six years ago, our beloved Nora left us to be with God Allah SWT. Her birthday was last month September 18th. Please keep Nora in your prayers - Noon, we love and miss you so much

hosam

October 1, 2014

Nora's website is www.norarisha.com

hosam

July 28, 2014

Nora, today is your sixth Eid elfitr anniversary. Not a single day goes by without you in our hearts, minds and prayers. We miss you so very much, but also know you are in a much better place than here on earth, where people around the world continue to suffering losses on loved ones for no reason whatsoever. One day we will all be united in heaven ISA. I love you and miss you soooo very much ya 3omri

dad

July 28, 2014

Nora,
I do not know why you came to me. I'm trying to put the pieces together and figure out your message. I know your in a better place by how beautiful you looked. May you always rest in peace and look after your loved ones and guide them.

KB

November 12, 2013

7abibti Noon .. miss you so very much ya 3omri! Today exactly five years ago, was the day when you went back to heavens to be with All Mighty Allah. You are always always always in my mind ya 7abibti. ISA you are in the top place in jannah busy and maybe not thinking about our poor earth, which why you have not visited me in my dreams and hugged for quite some time ya 3omor .. ISA I'll see you in my dream tonight and hug you and kiss your forehead the angel you are! Luv u ya noon and always making dua'a for u. As long as I'm on earth I will spread your name Nora elammoorah everywhere I go. Salam ya 3omri and don't be late ;)

hosam

October 1, 2013

Visit Nora (norarisha.org) often and continue to pray for her please!

August 8, 2013

http://www.norarisha.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1&limit=1&limitstart=1

hosam

August 8, 2013

7abibit 3omri our angel Nora .. this is your 5th Eid elfi6r anniversary ya 3omor .. Not a single day goes by without you in my heart and brain .. You can't imagine how much we love you and miss you ... Al7amdilillah you are in a much better place ISA, which makes it easier on all of us to bear your absence ya noon .. I love you soooooo very much ya 3omri

hosam

August 8, 2013

Let the Almighty God grant the family peace and comfort during this sad time. Romans 15:33

July 2, 2013

I miss you so much. Inna lilah w inna elayhi raje3oon. Always on my mind, forever in my heart </3

F A

March 29, 2013

N. J.

January 4, 2013

7abibti Nora .. Tomorrow October 1, 2012 marks your fourth year (your 22nd birthday)since you went back to Allah SWT. Not a day goes by without you in our minds. We miss you sooo very much and pray for you all the time .. Love you ya 3omor ....

dad

September 30, 2012

7abibti Nora - Today, first day of Eid, was the day four years ago when you went back to be with our Creator Allah SWT. Never a day that goes by ya 3omri without you in our minds! Only Allah Knows how much I miss you noon ... But al7amdilillah you are in a much better place in jannah ISA. I love you and miss you sooooo much ya 3omor ...

me pops .. as you many times called me ;)

August 19, 2012

May Allah(swt)grant you the highest level of jannatul firdaus. ameen

nadia choudhury

April 23, 2012

May Allah bless you and give you Jannah....

Ridzwan Kaium

December 4, 2011

Yah ukti,May our most Loving Rabb blesses you ,showers his mercies,Love,and All that is beautiful in your after life,endlessly,.Yah Ukthi may Our Rabbil Aalameen blesses you to be amongst our Beloved Nabi (saw)in the highest degrees of Janna.Amin...

samon pen

November 12, 2011

7abibti Noon .. today October 1st marks your third year since you left us to be with God. Not a single day goes by without you in our lives ya 3omri! It was so nice of you to visit me in my dream two days ago to give me a hug .. I love you 7abibti and miss you sooo very much ya 3omri.

hosam

October 1, 2011

Habibti Nora .. Today was your third Eid anniversary .. Our Eid that you are in Jannah ISA .. Nothing more I can say other than alhamdillah for everything

dad ...

August 31, 2011

noon .. your friends and us made khatmah for you during these last ten days of Ramadan. We all miss you so much ya 3omri

dad

August 29, 2011

ASA,

May God give you so much patience. She's blessed of having such a great caring family such as you are. You even performed hajj for her MashaAllah! We never forgot about Nora. I knew her for a little time, but seeing the videos shows how beautiful she was and how happy she was, till the end. The video broke my heart really!! May God grant her with mercy and with heaven inshaAllah and grant you with patience and reward you for that..AAAAameen. Ina Lilah waena elayhe raj3eoon..

Fida Hajyahya

August 22, 2011

In memory of our beloved angel Nora - almost three years ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APcjXaKn1fg

dad

August 21, 2011

Habeebti Noon .. Only God knows how much I miss you, and only He knows (no one else) how difficult our lives have been without you amongst us. Nine days from today is the -third- first day of Eid - the day you left us to be with God ... and 40 days, on October 1st, you will be 21. I want you to know that the emptiness in our hearts since you left us cannot be filled until we are united in jannah ISA. I love baba so very much, and want you to know not a single day goes by without you in my mind and soul ya omri.
- dad

hosam

August 21, 2011

she was my best friend ya allah

muslimah islam

August 9, 2011

ASa,I didnt know this sister but she is my sister in faith. But i will keep her in my prayers,may allah forgive her of her sins and grant her paridise insaha-allah. AsA.

Donald Salaam

July 19, 2011

SYED HUSAIN

July 17, 2011

my condolences go out for nora's family. I know this is very hard for you all. may allah give you the patience to bear this terrible pain. Inshallah Allah will reward nora in janat firdaus ameen. And may Nora's family unite with nora on the day of judgement inshallah. Ameen.

maryam mirza

May 26, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Hajjah Orkid Haji Abdul Aziz

April 27, 2011

May Allah swt. grant you the highest level in paradise and those you left behind ease in their trials and an evergrowing Iman.

Abdur-Rahman J

April 26, 2011

My son was killed by a drunk driver september 6th 2000 he was also 18 yrs old his name was Anthony Gamel Abdelazim Zahran so I feel your loss and I am so sorry my heart goes out to your family. He was killed in salt lake city utah usa

Loretta Zahran

April 11, 2011

May Allah Almighty grant you Paradise and to your loved one a heart filled with Imane and patience.

Djazym M

April 4, 2011

Mohammed Moheebulla

December 31, 2010

Mashallah habibti Mubark to Norah and her parents their Hajj. Hajj Mabrur wa sayi Mashkoor inshaallah.may allah make the joy for this holly event change her family spirt with grace and excitement for the rest of their life, and may Allah make all their dreams and wishes come true and reward all with al-ferdaus. always you are on our duaa.

Eiman Um Huthaifa

November 21, 2010

For all Nora lovers
on behalf of nora's family, I want to inform all nora's lovers that we will perform hajj for her.
I want all the friends of nora to wish her hajj mabroor and I promise to pray for everyone who signed this guest book.
hajj mabroor to nora

NORA FAMILY

November 2, 2010

For all Nora lovers,
Wait for a good surprise at November the 7th

Abdulrahman

October 29, 2010

Allah Yr7amik

A E

October 4, 2010

Angel of God. Inshalla in Janna

R M

October 2, 2010

We'll Miss you

R M

October 2, 2010

tahsin al risha

September 27, 2010

Nora's memory continues to live on in the hearts of all the people whose lives she touched. Although I have not seen her for many, many years, our long distance friendship assured me that Nora was the same girl I grew up knowing so many years before- warm, welcoming, loving, intelligent, unbelievably kind and loved by all. She will never be forgotten. I miss and love you Nora.

Nur Amer

September 25, 2010

i miss u soooo much
allah yr7amik

noor hisham

September 23, 2010

Salam/Peace -
I have been wanting for the longest time to write to thank all of you who wrote and remembered our beloved and infinitely missed Nora – my Nora!
I still don’t know what to say or how to say it .. I will only say what is right: “We thank Allah Almighty for blessing us with Nora for 18 years – To Allah Almighty we belong and to Him we return”.
Today is 7abibti Nora’s birthday and she’ll be 20. Please continue to make du3aa/prayers for her and for us. You can’t imagine how much we miss her and how painful it is to be without her - Al7amdillah.
Nora’s dad

September 18, 2010

Nora risha we will never forget you!

fahad khan

September 1, 2010

Inna Lillahi wainna ilahi rajiuun,May allah rest your soul in peace

Hussein Habibu

August 29, 2010

It's almost 2 years and I still think about you every day!! Allah yer7amik 7abibti & I love you soo much! <3

Ala

August 7, 2010

As i'm sitting here today even if it's been two years after randomly coming to your website it inspires me to be a better person, reading all the things people said about you. I shed a tear even if i didn't know you that well. Your such a beautiful angel. May Allah grant you Jannah-tul ferdouse. Insha'Allah your family's good now. It's crazy to know that your gone, like the whole idea is too big it's to immense to process through my head. But your in a better a much better place now. Al7amdulilah, insha'Allah. May Allah wash away all your sins. You inspired so many people 7ayati. Al7amdulilah. R.I.P. Allah yer7amha.

June 1, 2010

May Allah Bless Dear Nora Risha Jannat ul Firdous Ameen.Inshallah. May Allah give Sabr to parents and friends Ameen

zeba syed

May 17, 2010

7abibit 2lbi. i miss you soo much and may Allah bless you.inshallah you are in a better place

Joelle A

May 13, 2010

My Deepest Condolences.
You Have Been Granted a Place In Jannah, InshAllah. May Allah Continue To Give Your Family Sabr. I Dont Know You, But i Can Tell That You Were An Amazing Person Who Was loved And Will Continue To Be Loved By Everyone!
May Allah Have Mercy on You And May You Be Reunited With Your Parents In Jannah Ameen.

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oon <3

Shirin Aktar

May 6, 2010

Allah yer7mek ya Nora. Inshallah you are in Jannah now. May Allah continue to give your family sabr. I didn't know you, but I can tell that you were an amazing person who was loved and will continue to be loved by everyone. Inshallah you and your family will reunite one day in a better place.

Nora K

May 2, 2010

Nora, I miss you sooo much. Not a day passes by without you on my mind 7abibti. Allah Yer7amik <3

Ala Ismail

April 5, 2010

i am so sad may allah forgive all her sin i make a place for her in heaven ameen in lillah wani iliah rajoon.

belqes islamic

March 25, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mishel F

February 13, 2010

you have been granted a place in jannah inshallah

affy a

February 10, 2010

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon
May Allah have mercy upon her and her Family on which tough times they are going through, May Allah help them.
Ameeen

Rubz M

February 4, 2010

jay bo

February 1, 2010

January 24, 2010

Assalamu Alaikum... My Deepest COndolences to her family and friends. ... Allah be with with her.. Inshaallah.

ikee qoowhotan

January 24, 2010

Allah be with you.

Saleh Ali

January 22, 2010

May Allah give her paradise,it indeed sad to hear what happen and on family of rishi is indeed more painful,have patience,life in this world is short,we will all return to him

Mohammad aftab

January 21, 2010

She's waiting for her family in Jannah al-fardos inshallah we all sisters and brothers will see her beautiful face She is my hero
sisters and family forever

Najma Ali

December 29, 2009

Es-Selamu Alejkum! You know; Allah loved her so much that He took her at the geats of the Jannah. She was/IS special, otherwise we couldent heard of her and her death wouldent have socha big impact on my family! May Allah allmighty reunite You and Nora in Jannah-tul Firdaus---InshAllah Teala--- and remember that she is waiting you....specially YOU UMMI :) Allah BLess you!

Jashar&Teuta Mustafa

December 27, 2009

My deepest condolences. May Allah grant her the Jannah, and give her family guidance and mercy.

Jamil Hamdan

December 16, 2009

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. May Allah have mercy on her and may she be reunited with her parents in jannah ameen

Muhammad As-Somaalee

November 24, 2009

Allah Yerhamik Nora. We all miss you so much. You will remain in our hearts forever. May the day come when you rejoin with your parents, loved ones and friends and never be separated again. IsA ya rab.

Amal A

November 8, 2009

I woke up thinking about you today. I miss you more than you know. Allah yir7amik Nora.

Majidah Murrar

October 23, 2009

Esselamu alejkum. my name is Semir.I am from Bosnia.Rametullahi alejha.

semir

October 22, 2009

Al Salam Alaykom Khalto Sara. InshAllah Nora goes to Jannah. Ameen I love Nora so much and miss her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! InshAllah Allah (SWT) well put her in Jannah

Sejoud AlZubidi

October 3, 2009

al salam alaykom sisiter .... may allah (swt) garant her in (janet) paradise .from the moment of death and in the certain days to come . salam, to her and every one he was involved in this horrible accident.....may god have mercy on her soul.......

Forsan AL- zubidi

October 1, 2009

May Allah(SWT) grant sister Nora the highest place in Jannat. AMEEN.

Ikhlaq Ahmed

September 25, 2009

may Allah grant her jannah, ameen

Gazwan Bro

September 24, 2009

Salam Alaykom sister Nora family!
May Allah swt grant her paradise al-ferdous with jame3al moutal muslemeen, and al-sabr to loved ones. Ameen

Girowal Family

September 3, 2009

salaam alaykom iam farid from belguim
allah ya rahmek nora rust in peace sister wa gfirlie moutan wa jame3an moutan muslimien amien xxxxx

farid hasani

August 27, 2009

Asalam waalakum.
My name is Mohamed ibn Ashraf i want to express my regret for what happend to this sweet young muslima,And for her family fortunitally we are muslim Elhumdulila and in sha Allah she have the mercy of Allah(swt) from the moment of death and in the certain day. salam, salam to her and ever1 who was impacted by this horrible action.

Mohamed Rodriguez

August 14, 2009

Salaam,Ya Nora famillie , you had i Star of dother, but ALLAH knows better,she is in the Zena [haven] alhdl,one day we can see hare ALLAHU AKBAR, mn hard is craying mijn soul is smilling becaus he knows she is haven , and big sabar for the famillie ,ALLAH takes only very good pepole to ALLAH alhamdullilah.

achmed fellah

August 4, 2009

Asalam. I have never heard of Nora Risha until today when I searched videos of Islamic nasheeds on youtube. I thank you for this website and InshaAllah the doors of Paradise will be forever open for her. She has inspired me to be a better person. Thank you. JazakAllah Khair.

Farzana Olla

August 2, 2009

Nora-wallah esm 3ala musama.
Allah yer7amik-bint metl el Amar.
May Allah swt accept my prayers and have mercy on your soul habibty Nora. You will always be in my prayers, my dear sister in Islam. May Allah swt make you amongst those in Janat al Ferdoos insha Allah. And God willing, we will meet one day.

May Allah's peace be with you, and I pray that Allah swt grants your family with all the Sabr; insha Allah
~Rand

July 30, 2009

You will always be in our hearts and prayers, luv you habibty Nora..

Eslam Muhamad

July 18, 2009

May Allah reward you with Firdaus, as well as your parents who educated you in the islamic way. I pray to Allah to accept my doa for you Nora. Salam Alaikum from your brother in Islam, Fehim, Imam in Kosovo

Fehim Dragusha

July 17, 2009

Masha Allah, Nora was a beautiful young lady!! May Allah ease your pain and give you strength!!

Iman Mohamed

July 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Matthew M

July 1, 2009

i hope you were happy before the accident happend i hope u spend alot of your life with your family.i wathched your video

odalys antonio

June 24, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family. Loosing Nora is a big lost for the whole community. She will be very much missed.

Mohamed El-Sharkawy

June 21, 2009

Dear Abu Khalid & Um Khalid
May Allah rest Noura Soul in Jannat Al Ferdaws and help you to be paitiant & reward all for their SABER
May Allah strengrhen your Iman and dean and get us all together with the ones we love in his Jannat, J
Life is very short and what counts are good deeds and honest intentions hope we will see you sometime in Jeddah or Amman soon
Take care
Abu Yousef Anan and Aida
Jeddah , KSA

Anan Yousef

June 19, 2009

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