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Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un
Verily we belong to God, and to God we return
In Memoriam: Mr. Ibrahim El-Hibri
Karamah is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and extraordinary leader, Mr. Ibrahim El-Hibri, who passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007, in Paris, France. Mr. El-Hibri was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 8, 1936.
A devout Muslim, he was the beloved husband of Liane El-Hibri and father of Fuad and Samir El-Hibri and Yasmine Gibellini. He leaves behind six grandchildren, whom he cherished and adored. He is also survived by his father, Yahia El-Hibri, two sisters, Dr. Azizah Al-Hibri and Dr. Huda Zoghbi, and two brothers, Dr. Jamal El-Hibri and Dr. Tayeb El-Hibri.
Mr. El-Hibri will be remembered as a successful telecommunications engineer and entrepreneur who built nationwide telecommunication networks in several countries. In his later years, he focused on life sciences, supporting the development of life saving vaccines. Among numerous other accomplishments, Mr. El- Hibri received official decorations for extraordinary deeds from the Governments of Germany, Lebanon and Venezuela.
As an unwavering philanthropist, Mr. El-Hibri was tireless in his support of women, children and orphans in Lebanon and other parts of the world. He was also an enthusiastic and major supporter of Karamah since its early years. His generosity, kindness, and commitment to these endeavors in the spirit of Islam will be sorely missed. He has been described as a human being who exemplified humanity in its truest form; he depicted generosity, kindness, grace, and good will in every moment of his life.
Karamah will forever appreciate and remember Mr. El-Hibri for his unwavering support, devotion, inspiration, guidance, and instrumental role in developing the organization to the level it has achieved today.
A memorial service and funeral prayers (janazah) will be held for Mr. El-Hibri on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at The Islamic Center, 2551 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the following non-profit, tax-exempt organizations:
El-Hibri Charitable Foundation (for the Dar-Al-Aytam Orphanage in Lebanon)
1420 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Karamah (Muslim Women for Human Rights)
T.C. Williams School of Law
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA 23173
Child Help
c/o Heather Corsini
11622 Highland Farm Road
Potomac, Maryland 20854 |
