She was selected and joined us - And what a difference she made - a well knitting team member - a helpful, hardworking and fast learning young girl. I decided to groom her in all aspects, Librarianship, Leadership, Newsletter, I encouraged and persuaded her to enter all areas in a small period of two years and she never failed me. All of us are witness of her outstanding performance in all areas.
On the day of PULISAA Oath-taking, she was in unbearable pain and I was asking her to see the doctor. She said, Ma'm let me handle the ceremony first.
Ah! my lovely little angel. i was the first one to know of her condition and she requested me not to anyone know about it. She said, Ma'm I'll fight it but I think I should resign my post otherwise the Library work will suffer ... But, I could not bear this .... I said you don't worry. Just take care of this illness and fight it out. I'll take care of your work for you. You just get well and come back... But this time she didn't do what she was told... I kept her post for her till last moment, but she didn't come back!
Amna was a promising Librarian, a loving daughter and a responsible colleague!
May Allah bless this innocent and pure soul and May she rest in peace and Heaven for ever and Ever ......and Ever.... Amin!
Bushra Almas Jaswal
61 comments:
May Allah rest her soul n bless her with Jannah and forgive her mistakes
To Amana,
Sub Kahan Kuch Lala o |Gul Main Numayain Ho gayin
Khaak main kia sooratian ho gein jo pihan ho gayain
Allah tala tumhain jannat main jaga day ur tumharay ghar walon ko ur hum sub ko sabar day ....ameen
Qaisra R. Jaswal
Manager
Library & Documentaion Centers
Lahore School of Economics
Everybody shall remember her as nice fellow, hard working young energetic professional. May he soul stay in Jannah forever.
May Allah Bless her soul Ameen
Amna Irfan one of my dear junior. She was a hardworking and intelligent student.
She was very cooperative, dynamic and devoted librarian.
May! her soul rest in Jannah.
Ameen!
I remember that day when we joined Govt. Punjab Public Library together. We worked together. We have very good relations as a colleague and as a friend. She was too much co-operative and sincere.
Mujay yaad hay wo din jab hum chay (tea) peenay par lar paray thay but phir sula b kar li thee.
18 December 2007, when I entered in the Serial Section with my other colleague, she was already in that section and she had a cake, I asked Amna what is this? she said, Aqeel Happy birthday to you.
When she was joining F.C. College I said why are u leaving us, na jao, she Said ap sub is tara karain gay to main khushi say ja nae paoon gi.
On the PULISSA oath taking ceremony she did call me and asked are u coming? I said no I am not coming. She said Aqeel are u coming for me not for Oath Taking ceremony. Its an order So me and Arshad Sahab was there. I told her, Amna we are here for you. She said, I know.
I still hava her last sms which she sent to me
Jab yad ka qissa kholun to kuch dost boht yad aate hain
Main guzre pal jo sochon to kuch dost boht yad aate hain
Ab janay konsi nagri me abad hain jakar muddat se
Me rat gae tak jagoon to kuch dost bht yad aate hain
Kuch batein thi phulon jesi kuch lehjay khushbo jesy thy
Me sheher-e-chaman me tehloon to kuch dost bot yad aty hain
wo pal bhar ki narazgyan or maan b jana pal bhar main
Ab khud se jab b rothun to kuch dost boht yad aaty hain.
Amna tum zinda ho hamaray andar or hamaisha zinda raho ge.
Miss u AMNA
Dua go
Aqeel Rizvi
Yes, what a sad demise. I remember her as a very committed and serious student. In the beginning she would not talk much, but soon got confidence to participate in the class, and worked hard to get good results. I was really sad to know about her illness and hoped that she might recover, and we see her again. Alas! she is gone so early.
I was impressed to see her working so professionally and becoming a promising professional.
Bushra, it's good you have created this blog. I was just to write on her UNTIMELY death. May she be rewarded with peace in Heaven by Almighty Allah. Indeed she was a brave soul.
Prof. Kanwal Ameen
How can I write for you Amna! When I can't see anything through tears. I can't forget your innocent and wise face. I never got chance to work with you but I observed you from a distance and always admired you in my heart. I saw a strong future LIS leader in you but life did not allowed you enough! Amna your presence filled our hearts with pride and your departure left us in grief sadness. I am missing you so much..... have no further words to tell how I am feeling right now... May heavens open for you! May when my time come we may meet in good....
Dear
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes everyone watched you, and saw you pass away. Although everyone loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.....
i am sorry to hear about her death. i am still in shock . we lost a very hardworking, well committed and brilliant librarian...................You and your family will always be in my prayers............God also give patient and courage to bear this sorrowful lost to MISS BUSHRA ALMAS who uderstand Amna like a daughter...........Amna we all miss u a lot...................
Shehzad Librarian
Librarian
UET, Lahore
during our class visit to Ewing Memorial Library i saw her sitting behind the Circulation desk...she was so simple and innocent. she was telling us about the circulation module of Virtua...she told us then another group came but i stood there again and listen her again ...her confidence her style was very impressive for me...i did not not meet her ever before that...but these moments were enough for me to judge her ability and confidence...
may Allah give her a highest place in jannat...i am feeling really sad...
Anum Tanveer
Librarian
Ali Institute of Education.
Lahore
Dear Amna
its a big loss for library community and specially for kasur. i heard about you that you are very hardwoking and energetic librarian and well known in library i feel so much proud that a kasuri is well known in Library and information science. evey body is know you as a strong leader. i feel very sad because i can't meet you but you are not dead Amna you are in our hearts and always remain. May her soul rest in peace and and may heavens open for you.
Allah aap k sab ghar waloon ko or tamam dostoon ko is sadmey ko kabool karne ki himmat de or sab ko sabar karney ki tofeek de Aaaaaaaameen!
I specially thanks to Mam Bushra who create this blog.
Zahid Sadiq
Librarian kasur
Miss AMNA IRFAN
I have heard a lot about her, but never met her. She was nice lady with brilliant mind. She is an inspiration for upcoming professionals. May her soul peace in heaven. Amin
Faiza Mushtaq
NIP Internee
Govt. Punjab Public Library,
Lahore
Our prayers and deepest heart felt condolences go out to her family...........Amna you and your family will remain always in my prayers and thoughts..........God give courage to her family specially parents on this tremendous loss
Shehzad Ahmad
Librarian
UET Lahore
Amna Irfan - A Budding Rose that Withered
Dear Amna
its a big loss for library community and specially for kasur. i heard about you that you are very hardwoking and energetic librarian and well known in library i feel so much proud that a kasuri is well known in Library and information science. evey body is know you as a strong leader. i feel very sad because i can't meet you but you are not dead Amna you are in our hearts and always remain. May her soul rest in peace and and may heavens open for you.
Allah aap k sab ghar waloon ko or tamam dostoon ko is sadmey ko kabool karne ki himmat de or sab ko sabar karney ki tofeek de Aaaaaaaameen!
I specially thanks to Mam Bushra who create this blog.
Zahid Sadiq
Librarian kasur
Amna Irfan one of my class fellow and toper of my session.we spent alot time together. me remember the all moments which we spent together in class and trips.
specially Khagan and Naran's trip. jab sir khalid humaim Saif-ul-malook pay ni lay k gay thay to hum sub mil k sur ko kitna force kia tha. sir ni manay thay to hun nay dinner ki strick ki thi.
Amna i miss u alot.
She was a hardworking and intelligent s cooperative, dynamic and devoted friend and librarian.
May! her soul rest in Jannah.
Ameen!
Nasira Munir
Amna………….!
She had a very nice personality, very innocent, very cooperative, very inspiring, and a brilliant library professional. I am very much shocking to hear about her to early death. My lot of prayers for her and her family, May Allah gives Jant tu Firdus to Amana…….
Nadeem Sohail
UET, Gujranwala
Dear Amna Irfan,
May you soul rest in Peace in Heavens!
You were very intelligent and committed professional who tried to upraise her voice for the professionals' strength.You have done well in very less time granted to you by Almighty Allah.
Your departure is a big loss for your family as well as librarians community.
Waris Ali Arslan
Shirkat Gah Lahore
Mam AMNA IRFAN
She was a hardworking and intelligent & cooperative, dynamic and devoted librarian.
May! her soul rest in Jannah.
Ameen!
Nosheen Qasim
Librarian
Punjab College
Dear Amna,
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "come to me."
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
- Muhammad Ashraf Shakoori
SMEDA, Lahore
Executive Member PULISAA
Although I dont know her personnaly, but felt very sad that a parent has lost her innocent daughter. My sympathies to her parents and may Allah bless her soul.
Hamid Saeed
Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. With deepest sympathy
ammara yousaf
Sr.Librarian,
IBA,PU,Lahore
Dear Mam Amna Irfan
Allah ap ko jannat-ul-firduss ata kary ameen.
She was so intelligent ,very innocent & hardworking lady. She was very cooperative with every one especially with me.I cont forget you in life.Because you are not worthy to be invited.
God will give you jannat Inshalla.Allah ap ki family ko or azizon ko sabar de,Ameen
Imtiaz Asghar from kasur
Librarian in AATI Lahore
AMNA was a wonderful colleague and fellow. During study at Punjab University and as a professional colleague I always found her cheerful, cooperative and a lady with dignity and reverence. LIS community indeed has lost an asset. I will miss the cooperation and respect she always very kindly granted me whenever we met. I pray that ALLAH SWT bless her soul with his countless blessings.
Shakil Ahmad
Please recite one time Surah Fatiha and three times Surah Ikhlas for Amna Irfan....i think that is the best way to show our love for her...Allah Pak Amna Irfan ko Jannat-ul-Firdous mein aala aur arfa muqam ata Farmaye.....Aameen
Mian Tahir Gohir
UET Fsd.
I am still in shock.she was my class fellow and very brilliant student.almost 2year before we met but i did knot know we will never meet again..now i was remembering that time. May Allah bless her soul.
saima Rubbani
Librarian
PU Lahore
Unable to believe but fact is there, We miss you Amna, great loss to profession and particular for her family and friends.
May Allah rest her soul in heaven with peace. Amin
Tariq Najmi
CIIT Lahore
No doubt it is a great loss for her family & the library profession as well. I always remember her smiling & innocent face whenever she met to me. I cant forget her love & affection towards my little son Ahmed Hassan at ziafat,in a get togather after PLA election 2009 & after that she wrote an email to me that she had selected the cute Ahmed as a PLAP baby. What a wonderful narrator she was also The words she used to describe my son was superb & they will keep her alive always in my mind & heart. May Allah rest her soul in peace forever Ameen
Iram Zakir
PU Library, Lhr.
On 15th January 2007, a girl we met in Govt. Punjab Public Library, wearied brown cloth….a ballpoint in her hands….sitting before the Chief Librarian and signing her joining report…..At that time we do not know who is she? Prior this just read her name in appointment letter……Amna Irfan D/o Sh. Muhammad Irfan. Now she has embossed her name in our hearts… due to her God gifted abilities….
We remember the time which we spend in Govt. Punjab Public Library together. We work together almost a year in GPPL. We joined together, worked together, formed a tea club and chit chats on tea…What a fantastic time we spend…unforgettable…We went for interview in FCCU together…I couldn’t forget the smile/satisfaction when she came out from room after interview…so confident…. and no doubt the choice of Madam Bushra Almas was brilliant…and definitely she prove herself as right choice for right place…
I may among those who shared about her disease…I met her last time on 30th April 2010 in her office at Ewing Memorial Library…she was so weak...
I always ask Amna! How r u? She always replied “ALHAMDOLLIAH me fine” The words which are striking in my mind till now…and I want to listen “ALHAMDOLLIAH me fine”...but unfortunately now I shall not be able to listen a soft and gentle voice again.
Once I asked to Amna
Hum sb tmharay liya worried hain. Tm kb wapis a rahe ho.
She replied: Jald he ….and sent a message still in my INBOX…..the last message… she sent…
Udas mat huwa kro..
Udas mat kiya kro..
Ye ashk teri ankh ke,
Udas Sham ki trha,
Brha rahe hain Dukh mare,
Adhure Jaam ki trha,
Jo ranj o gham k saye hain,
Ye hum ne khud bnaye hain,
Ye khwab to azab hain
Jo ankh mie sjay hain,
Ye dard dhul hi jayen ge,
Ye waqt beet jaye ga,
Jo Hum nhi to na sahi,
Koi to jeet jaye ga
Jo taiz kr de Dhrkanen
Wo naam mt liya kro
Jo ho sky to hum-nasheen
Hansi khushi Jiya kro
Udas mat huwa kro
May Allah bless her with all blessings, mercies and rest her soul in eternal peace and heaven?
Ameen….
We miss you Amna........
Asif Waheed
Librarian
Govt. Punjab Public library
Lahore.
Amna Irfan....
Kia kahoon kahtay haoaydil kirchion main bat jata hay... abhi kal hi ki to baat hay... kay wo Internship kay liay...NIPA main Aai thi...Hum undino library koshift ker raghay thay...aur amna nay is kamal e fan kay sath hisa lia...kay aisa lagta tha kay jana janm say hi librarian hay...internship kay din saylay ker ...........ik na totnay wala rishta ban gia...punjab public library main us ki slection hoi...to pucha Sir job ker loon... laikn PPL ki Noukri us kay husn e kamal say mutabqat na rakhti thi..her waqat yahi kehti..sir..kaheen aur kaheen aur....aur phi yeh kaheen aur ka safr usay Bushra behn kay paas lay gia... kia kamal thi wo larki..kay apni uljhnoo..takleefoon say akeli larti rahi...aur apni choti behn aur chotay say bhai kay mustaqbil ko tarasnay kay liay...aur apnay BAAp ka Bazoo bannay kay liay..he takleef preshani ko apnay ande aisay jazab karti gai...kay us say wabasta loog bhi na jan saky...kay wo samandar say bhi gehri larki pnay ander kisay kaisy...toofan chupai rakhti thi...Mera us say wasta ustad shagird ka bhi tha.. aur ik ladli si choti behn ka bhi...kay wo meri district fellow bhi thi..meray qareebi shsher say bhi thi.. AAmna IRfan tum kabhi bhi hamaray diloon say juda na ho gee..aur librarianshi[p ka paisha ...hamesha tumhari azmatoon kay gun gata rahay ga.. tum hamaray dilon main thi aur hamesgha Dilon main Aur hamri Duoon main rahoo gi......ALLAH PAK tum per apni rehmatain nishawar karay. aur tunharay waldain ko sabr e jameel day.....Aur sab say berh ker.... ALLAH PAK tumhari choti behn aur BHai us muqam per puhch dain... ji ki tum Khahwish rakhi thi......AMEEN
Amna Irfan....
Kia kahoon kahtay haoay dil kirchion main bat jata hay... abhi kal hi ki to baat hay... kay wo Internship kay liay...NIPA main Aai thi...Hum un dino library ko shift ker rahay thay...aur amna nay is kamal e fan kay sath hisa lia...kay aisa lagta tha kay jana janm say hi librarian hay...internship kay din say lay ker ...........ik na totnay wala rishta ban gia...punjab public library main us ki slection hoi...to pucha Sir job ker loon... laikn PPL ki Noukri us kay husn e kamal say mutabqat na rakhti thi..her waqat yahi kehti..sir..kaheen aur kaheen aur....aur phir yeh kaheen aur ka safr usay Bushra behn kay paas lay gia... kia kamal thi wo larki..kay apni uljhnoo..takleefoon say akeli larti rahi...aur apni choti behn aur chotay say bhai kay mustaqbil ko tarashnay kay liay...aur apnay BAAP ka Bazoo bannay kay liay..her takleef preshani ko apnay ander aisay jazab karti gai...kay us say wabasta loog bhi na jan skay...kay wo samandar say bhi gehri larki apnay ander kisay kaisy...toofan chupai rakhti thi...Mera us say wasta ustad shagird ka bhi tha.. aur ik ladli si choti behn ka bhi...kay wo meri district fellow bhi thi..meray qareebi shaher say bhi thi.. AAmna IRfan tum kabhi bhi hamaray diloon say juda na ho gee..aur librarianship ka paisha ...hamesha tumhari azmatoon kay gun gata rahay ga.. tum hamaray dilon main thi aur hamesha Dilon main Aur hamri Duoon main rahoo gi......ALLAH PAK tum per apni rehmatain nishawar karay. aur tunharay waldain ko sabr e jameel day.....Aur sab say berh ker.... ALLAH PAK tumhari choti behn aur BHai ko us muqam per puhch dain... ji ki tum Khahwish rakhti thi......AMEEN
May Allah rest her soul in eternal peace and give her family courage and strength to bear this loss.
Amna, May Allah Taala bless you with Jannat-ul-Firdous and rest your soul forever. I know her as a committed library professional, always keen to learn and above all an excellent and a charming personality.
Although we cannot do significantly during her illness, if we can announce “Amna Irfan Student of the Year Award” from Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of the Punjab. We are ready to contribute for this scholarship.
Haider Ali
Lecturer
Yanbu Industrial College
Saudi Arabia
Life.....too fragile, Departure....so sudden, Heart....so broken,...in the wake of such a shocking gap, we are haunted by things we dont, and may never comprehend. Yet the solace we seek may not come from answers. So we look for comfort in the belief of everlasting connection of human beings.
She was an unforgettable classmate of mine and our class representative too.
Her audacity and brilliance really take a prize.
A genuine loss to library profession in Pakistan.
May her soul rest in peace.
I remember the day when I went to FC College for Ewing Memorial Library Project. At first glance there was a cute girl in blue and green suit at Circulation Desk and after her introduction I came to know she is AMNA IRFAN. How innocent and decent she was. I got impressive personality in her and I remember when library staff didn’t allow capturing pictures of library but she came to me and said "u can " how simplicity and softness I got. When I heard about her death I couldn’t stop my tears. She was such a brilliant librarian, kind helper and definitely a nice person.
She will remain in our Hearts. May Allah rest her soul in peace and give patience to her family.
We miss u Amna
Sadaf Zafar
Librarian
DPS College Okara
It is very sad and shocking news for me to hear the death of a young, innovative and talented professional. Moreover she belongs to my district. Although I never have fact to face interaction but i can imagine her personality through her professional activities. Death is bitter reality and everyone has to leave one day. I can imagine how horrible cancer disease as my mother died last year due to cancer.
God bless the departed sole in Heaven. It is irreparable lose for her family, friends and profession. I pray to God to bless her Janat ul Firdos and give courage, strenght & support to her family.Ameen
Shafiq Ur Rehman
Senior Librarian PU & PhD Scholar in France
May Allah bless her soul internal peace.
May Allah shower His blessings upon her soul. It is really a great loss for her family, friends, colleagues and LIS community.
I meet amna only one time in punjab public library during my thesis, but i can't forget her. Really she is very nice and cooperative.
May Allah rest her soul in haven.
Ameen
Fatima Usman
May Allah rest her soul in eternal peace and give her family courage and strength to bear this loss.
May Allah rest her soul in eternal peace and give her family courage and strength to bear this loss
Mian Usman yasin
Punjab Group of Colleges From GRW
'to Allah we belong, and to him is our return'
Albaqarah: 156
Its the high shocked and grief condition that we cant believe death even having faith on death.
So, who can say or write about this shocking and grieved news and how?
May Allah Almighty rest her soul in heaven and keep her in grave with peace.
May she meet to her creator and virtuous souls soon.
May Allah forgive her and multiply her good deeds as the reward of her patience in sickness
May Allah give patience to grieved persons.
Shahar Bano Faizi
Muizza Badar
and others (session 2004-2006. EVE.)
I am truly saddened by Amina’s death. Amina was more than just a classmate; she was a memorable person.
Her passing will not only leave a void in the profession of librarianship but also in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Amina’s memory will always remain deep within our hearts.
May Allah Almighty grant the departed soul eternal peace and give the family patience to bear this irreparable loss.
Hafiz Nazeer Hussain
bechrra khuch is ada se k rut he badal gi
ik miss amna sari library ko viraan kr gi
MISS Amnna,
I remember the day when I went to FC College for Ewing Memorial Library Project. At first glance there was a cute girl in blue and green suit at Circulation office and after her introduction I came to know she is AMNA IRFAN. How innocent and decent she was.
she was so cooperative. when i join my duty in library she helped me in every work like a big sister.
She will remain in our Hearts. May Allah rest her soul in peace and give patience to her family.
We miss u Amna
kabir ali
asst. admin
Ewing memorial library
From 22-04-2011.. I remain unable to write about my friend. I still don’t believe the untimely death of my dear friend.
We spend whole time together in university & hostel life. It’s my first experience in life to lose a close friend. Really it’s unbelievable.
I met her last year before going to America and she was more excited than me. We made jokes and did lot of photography on that very day. ahhhh
Whenever we had organized any event in Islamabad, I used to invite my friends (Attia, Misbah, Amna, Nabeela, and Saima). She attend last PLA Fb Conference with me, we stayed together in IIUI guest house,,,My life from Punjab university to till date is full of Amna’s memories..
Now am also worried about Amna’s Best friend Sadia Asghar as we (friends) never use the Amna name alone, we always said Amna Sadia….
Dear Sadia we are sorry yar ..We couldn’t save her but believe me she is in better situate. May Allah rest her soul in peace. ameen
oh my sweet AMNA...I really don't forget that moment which i spent with u ... u leave us very sad we r really very missing u . you don't know how much we love u .....
ALLAH MIYAN mere piyari Angel ko Janat ma jagah Dai..( AMEEN )
I never met Amna---but for PLAP newsletter we had exchange of emails and I realized soon that how much professional approach she had got--
It is sad to lose such a colleague---
This blog effort also reveals that how much kind is Madam Bushra being a mentor.
Syed Adnan Adil
United Kingdom
Maqdoor ho to khak se poochhon kay o laeem.
Tu ne woh ganj e haye gira maayan kya kiyay?
(Ghalib)
May her soul rest in peace.
Abid Iqbal
She was indeed a brilliant and dedicated young professional. May Allah rest her soul in peace (A'meen)
Muhammad Jamil
Assistant Librarian
Lahore High Court (RWP Bench)
My sympathies are with the grieved family.
May Allah rest her soul in heaven and give courage to her family to bear this great loss. Library profession also lost a brilliant librarian.
Muhammad Abid Ghauri
A Brave Soul lost us. Allah give rest her soul in heaven and give sabree jameel to her family.
Muhammad Jawwad
Lecturer
Dept. LIS-AIOU
May Allaha Bless her soul.Ameen
Muhammad Sadiq
Children Hospital lahore
Dear Amna : I want you to know how very sad We are - it is so terrible. We have lost such a great colleague and a great friend.
May Allah rest her soul in heaven and give courage to her family to bear this great loss .
Ameen
A is for Admiration
M is for Merciful
N is for Noble
A is for Awesome
Amna was our joiner, and I do remember that she was GR of her class, very hardworking,active and committed. May her soul rest in peace..
Ameen
Muhammad Saleem
Winnipeg, Canada
First time I met her after PULISAA elections. I found her very soft spoken,courteous and mannered girl. I had a chance to work with her in PULISAA executive council. She was extremely cooperative, hardworking and loyal to the profession. She was a delicate blossoming rose which shrunk before time. There is nothing but memories. We will remember her with great reverence and veneration.
May Allah rest her soul in the highest heavens and give her family strength to bear this mammoth loss.
Muhammad Asif Munir
Senior Librarian/Deputy Manager
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore
General Secretary-PLWO
Treasurer-PULISAA
Executive Member-PLA Punjab
I remember interacting with her during my library visits. She seemed so calm and fresh. I just couldn't believe this news was about the same Amna.
May her soul rest in peace. May her family have the strength and courage to bear this loss.
Fareeha Hameed
Physics Department
FCC
for the rest of the world she was amna irfan n 4 me she was MANO....she was a friend a sister rather she was everything 4 me....this is the biggest loss of my life.....
ye myra hosla hy tyry bagher....sans lyta hun bat karta hun.........
i just want to say 1 thing to my sister.... Plz come back....
I m still calling u Amna.... Come back.... Plz...
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