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Amenia Rasool Obituary
How did Amenia Rasool do it all? her mother-in- law now wonders. She would rise at 5 to do laundry before kissing her four children goodbye, leaving a tidy house in Queens to go to work as an accountant on the 95th floor of the World Trade Center. Every evening, she and her husband, Sadiq, a city accountant, would wash and feed the children as a team, dine as a twosome while the little ones watched TV, then help with schoolwork and put them all to bed.
Yet somehow, at the end of the day, after a husband-wife cleanup that included vacuuming and wiping down all the rugs in the Muslim household, Ms. Rasool, 33, found time for a small indulgence: catching up on tapes of her favorite soap operas and doing her nails.
As a young woman, she had come to America with her parents from rural Guyana, much like her husband. Their marriage was arranged by their parents, and flourished on a mix of Islamic tradition and American opportunity.
"They were really, really happy," said Fahida Rasool, her mother-in-law, who recently left her job in a bank to help with the children, 8, 6, 3 years old and 10 months.
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S.J. Friscia III
February 4, 2022
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Mary Collins
September 9, 2011
My prays goes out to your family on this 10th Anniverary of 9-11.
Jennifer Hoffman
September 11, 2009
To you and your family I just want to express my great sorrow at your passing. I would also add that I will never sit by silently if someone tries to say that all Muslims believe in terrorism or that that there were no other Muslims killed that day. Instead I will shout your name with all the grief and outrage I can summon.
I promise to always teach my children that ALL life is scred, that ALL faiths serve God even if all people don't, and that the real test of serving God is to control ourselves not to try to control others.
I am so sorry that you are gone and I know you will be missed by those who loved you for all of their days.
I will pray that Allah watches over your family always.
Doug Abraham
March 4, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
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Doug Abraham
March 4, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
kristine
April 17, 2007
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
February 9, 2007
In remembrance....
Yvonne Abdool
December 27, 2005
You were so young, beautiful and resourceful. May Allah continue to look over your children (with the help of your family) and guide them through the years ahead.
safhrana bhikam
July 6, 2005
May God always watch over the loved ones left behind
Dot Shepherd
September 8, 2002
My prayers are with Amenia and her children. May you, her mother in law, be given strength and guidance, especially as the children grow up. I was given her name from my granddaughter at her high school.
Angie Campbell
May 10, 2002
May God bless you and watch over you forever more.
M. H.
April 18, 2002
Im sure you were strong to the end. Memories live forever.
March 29, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS REMARKABLE WOMAN...AMENIA RASOOL AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER HUSBAND AND LOVING CHILDREN...FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY..AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF GUYANA..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Rev. Stephen Butler
January 31, 2002
I've selected Amenia's tribute for use in a special memorial service this week.
Teresa Jahn
December 15, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Amenia. May her life and love be carried on in her children. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Wendy Gallagher
October 20, 2001
To Amenia's Family:
I am so sorry to read of your great loss. This is a terrible time for all of us, but I can't imagine the pain you are going through. I am ashamed that some people have blamed innocent Muslims for the terrible things done by a few people. I hope that you will find peace, and know that millions of people like me are praying for you every day. I wish I could tell you in person how sorry I am, and that I could give each of Amenia's dear children a hug. Prayer is our best comfort. I lost my father when I was a child. Prayer is what got me through it. I pray that Amenia's husband will find the strength to get through this and the strength and wisdom to raise his family as his wife wanted. God bless you all.
Wendy Gallagher
California
October 19, 2001
Assalam alaikum,
God has chosen to try these four children and your entire family with an incredible test. He has power over all and InshaAllah, He will provide your family with the patience and love that is needed. God is our best companion, especially in the difficult times. May He ease your suffering as well as that of everyone else in difficult times. ameen.
Roxana Billman
October 16, 2001
I have read that Amenia was a mother of 4 young children. I would just like to say that there are people all over the world praying for you. It doesn't matter that you are Muslims and I am a Catholic. It saddens me greatly to think of those 4 little children missing their mummy. may God give you all comfort and may we learn to live in Peace.God bless you.
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