Aalishan Farooq passed away on December 19, 2025, leaving behind a family and a wider community enveloped in deep sorrow. His passing has been felt profoundly by all who knew him, not only for the life that was lost far too soon, but for the ripple of grief it has cast across loved ones, friends, and community members.
In moments like these, words often fall short, yet it is through shared remembrance and collective compassion that a community begins to heal.
At the heart of this loss is Aalishan’s mother, Shumaila Farooq, whose life has been marked by an extraordinary series of hardships. Years earlier, she endured the devastating loss of her husband, Dr. Imran Farooq.
That bereavement set her on a painful journey of resilience, raising her children while carrying the weight of grief and responsibility.
The death of Aalishan has reopened those wounds, compounding an already unimaginable sense of loss and leaving the family facing emotional and practical challenges at the same time.
Shumaila Farooq has expressed a deeply personal and heartfelt final wish: to be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Dr. Imran Farooq, when the time comes.
This wish is not only about a resting place, but about unity, love, and the desire for peace after a life shaped by sacrifice and endurance. Honoring this wish has become a central concern for the family, particularly as they navigate the immediate aftermath of Aalishan’s passing.
In addition to fulfilling their mother’s wish, there is an urgent need to support her two sons, who now face an uncertain and emotionally overwhelming period. Losing a sibling is a profound trauma, and doing so while also witnessing a parent’s suffering adds another layer of vulnerability.
Stability both emotional and financial is essential to help them process their grief, continue their education or work, and rebuild a sense of normalcy in their lives.
The family is currently seeking assistance from the wider community to help meet these needs. Contributions, whether financial or through spreading awareness, are crucial at this moment.
Such support can help ease the immediate burdens faced by the family, ensure that Shumaila Farooq’s final wish can be honored, and provide her sons with the foundation they need to move forward during this incredibly difficult chapter.
In times of loss, communities often reveal their greatest strength. Acts of generosity, solidarity, and compassion can make a tangible difference, reminding those who are grieving that they are not alone.
As Manchester mourns the loss of Aalishan Farooq, the collective response stands as a testament to shared humanity coming together not only to remember a life lost, but to uplift those left behind with dignity, care, and hope.
