The Community on Friday

Marhum Mohammed Rafik Gulamali Somji

Tribute by The Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Africa

A father, a friend, a community servant – no matter how one knew him, Marhum Mohamed Rafik was a true “Rafik” to young and old alike. Born in Zanzibar, raised in Dar-es-Salaam, and having studied in India, Marhum Mohamed Rafiq received a breadth of exposure in his travels from a young age. His passion for serving the community was ignited when he was appointed as the Administrative Secretary of the Federation of KSI Jamaats of Africa at the young age of 24, under the mentorship of Marhum Ebrahim Husein Sheriff Dewji in 1959. Marhum Mohamed Rafik’s witty nature and natural ability to connect with people from different walks of life enabled him to establish a good rapport with those that he sought to serve.

Marhum Mohammed Rafik Gulamali Somji

Tribute by The Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Africa

A father, a friend, a community servant – no matter how one knew him, Marhum Mohamed Rafik was a true “Rafik” to young and old alike. Born in Zanzibar, raised in Dar-es-Salaam, and having studied in India, Marhum Mohamed Rafiq received a breadth of exposure in his travels from a young age. His passion for serving the community was ignited when he was appointed as the Administrative Secretary of the Federation of KSI Jamaats of Africa at the young age of 24, under the mentorship of Marhum Ebrahim Husein Sheriff Dewji in 1959. Marhum Mohamed Rafik’s witty nature and natural ability to connect with people from different walks of life enabled him to establish a good rapport with those that he sought to serve.