In Loving Memory of Our Esteemed Founder, Ahmad Khan (Rahimahullah)

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A Tribute from the Federation of Muslim Organisations (FMO)
In Loving Memory of Our Esteemed Founder, Ahmad Khan (Rahimahullah)

It is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude that the Federation of Muslim Organisations (FMO) bids farewell to its beloved founder, Ahmad Khan, who passed away on Monday at the age of 84.

As we lay him to rest, we ask all to join us in prayer: may Allah (SWT), Most Merciful, envelop him in divine forgiveness, widen his grave with noor (light), and raise his station in Jannatul Firdaws. Ameen.

Ahmad Khan was more than a founder, he was the heartbeat of FMO, the spark behind its creation, and the steady hand that helped shape its mission. He saw the need for collective Muslim representation long before it was common, and with remarkable foresight and dedication, he brought people together to form what would become one of the most significant community institutions in Leicester.

As an educator, his impact was no less profound. From his early days teaching at Newry Junior School to his tenure as headmaster at Charnwood Primary School, Mr Khan was not simply teaching subjects, he was nurturing future leaders. He believed in his students when they didn’t yet believe in themselves. He taught with passion, led with heart, and inspired through quiet, steady strength.

Today, we are humbled to witness the fruits of his life’s work. Among those paying tribute is Shokat Adam MP, Member of Parliament for Leicester South—himself a former student of Mr Khan. What an honour it must have been for Mr Khan, in his lifetime, to see a Muslim former pupil rise to represent our city in Parliament. It speaks volumes of the seeds he planted, seeds of belief, aspiration, and community pride.

And there are so many more. Riaz Laher, Chair of Madani Schools Federation and former Chair of FMO, is yet another example of Mr Khan’s enduring influence. His students are now leaders, educators, changemakers, shaping our community and carrying forward the torch that Mr Khan lit decades ago.

Ahmad Khan’s legacy cannot be measured solely by the institutions he helped build or the roles he held. It lives on in every child he taught, every community he served, and every soul he inspired. His vision for a unified, empowered Muslim community continues to guide our work at FMO and beyond.

We are heartbroken at his passing. Yet, even in our grief, we are filled with gratitude, for his life, his service, and his example. He leaves behind a legacy that will echo for generations.

To his cherished family, we offer our deepest condolences. May Allah (SWT) grant you sabr during this painful time and fill your hearts with peace, knowing that your loved one was not just respected, but deeply loved by his community.

We urge everyone to keep Ahmad Khan (rahimahullah) in your du’as. Let us honour his memory by continuing his work, by standing united as a community, and by striving always to uplift, educate, and serve.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.

With heartfelt prayers and eternal gratitude

Najeeb Patel

Chairman
Federation of Muslim Organisations (FMO)

By FMO On 03.07.2025 In Local, National, News.

In Loving Memory of Our Esteemed Founder, Ahmad Khan (Rahimahullah)

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