Comments on: Gulam Taslim, Funeral Director

By: Hamida Ali

Hamida Ali — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:57:27 +0000

I am currently collating information from my father who arrived in England in 1958. Haji Taslim Ali was his maternal uncle and he provided a place for my dad to stay in as a new arrival at the age of 22. My father lived above his uncles shop at 11 Montagu Street E1. He set up a job for my father to work in a restaurant but my father who worked in the courts in Sylhet did not like it and jumped on the first bus that came and headed off until he got off in Enfield, not knowing where he was going and walked around looking for a job. He applied for a job in Bylock electrics in South Street Pondersend. He passed his interview and started his first job but travelling back to the east end as there was a shortage of accommodation in Enfield. Haji Taslim Ali was the only grandfather (dada) I had as I never met my own grandfather. I have very fond memories of him coming to our house frequently, but always fleeting off as he was always on his next adventure. After long trips giving dawah in his black hearse he would come and visit my father and his family. As children we were eager to hear about his ventures going across America in his dusty black hearse. He would always bring my favourite fruits, wrapped up in a brown paper bag, lychees was my favourite. He would always sit on a chair never on the sofa as he did not like the luxury’s of this world, a very humbling person. He always had a beautiful glow and gleaming smile and told us stories from the Quran in such a gentle voice. He was an amazing storyteller, always leaving us with the moral of the story to ponder on and until next time….he was gone. I used to wait for his next visit contemplating what new things he would discover travelling around the world in his black dusty hearse. His wife was a great lady with determination and always busy doing charity work. When I used to visit her in Valance Road, she would tell me how she had been collecting winter clothes which were piled up in the corner of the lounge for needy people. Only recently I found out she was from Wales. Sometimes I wonder maybe that’s where I got my inspiration from, to help the community and do good for others. My Uncle Gulum loved motorbikes. When I used to see him he was like a rocker with leather jackets and leather trousers on his huge motorbike., not sure if it was a HarleyDavidson. Things haven’t changed much he still loves his motorbike. I have lost touch with my grandfathers side of the family but taking part in the heritage project has taken me back to my childhood and revisiting fond memories of Haji Taslim Ali, a loving grandfather who had time for everyone.

By: Mohammad Saeed-ur- Rahim

Mohammad Saeed-ur- Rahim — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:07:48 +0000

Assallam-o-Allaikum Sister Moona and Abu,

I left a message as above yesterday, but it hasn’t got any acknowledgment.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Ma Assalam
Saeed AbdulRahim

By: Mohammad Saeed-ur- Rahim

Mohammad Saeed-ur- Rahim — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:32:08 +0000

Asallam-o-Alaikum Wa Rehmatullah Wa Barakatuhuu,

I have the following Querry :

(1) I live alone and wanted to know how best to engage your services for people who live alone?
(2) In case of an emergency, how do I make sure that you are informed so that you can collect the body, give the Ghusul and make the burial.
(3) What would be the Costs for all the items under (2)
(4) How do I make the payment in advance?

WaSllam
Mohammad Saeed-ur-Rahim
E: saeed.rahim@hotmail.co.uk
landline No. 0207 263 1966
Mobile/WhatsApp : 07960110425
Address:
11-A,
Woodfall Road,
Finsbury Park
Islington
London
N4 3JD

By: Gulnaz khan

Gulnaz khan — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:52:28 +0000

Subhanallah what a beautiful establishment .
May Allah s.w.a shower your family with blessings.
You have so much noor on your faces.
This is the best business you can ever have.
I remember I went to Gardens Of Peace in Hainault last year and there was a burial
Taking place.
Mr Gulam let me and my mother look to see
What the inside of grave looked like.
It was a reminder to a sinner like me that once
You are down there there is no turning back
Ever since I repent all the time.
I wished people could understand the fear of Allah.
If people fear Allah death will be the most beautiful
Experience to look forward in meeting the almighty Allah.
Mashallah your funeral services are doing a fantastic job.
I would love my funeral to be organised by your establishment
Inshallah if I am destined a shroud ameen.

By: abdul tahid

abdul tahid — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 21:58:50 +0000

Asalamualaykum inshaallah I would like to help out as a undertaker if that’s possible?

By: suraya begum

suraya begum — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 18:29:57 +0000

Masha allah what a lovely story about Haji Taslim and his family. Its inspiring and wonderfil to hear about Gulam and Moona’s story. Their dedication to muslims and their families is immense. May allah reward all those involved in the Haji taslim funeral service, insha allah

By: andrew plume

andrew plume — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:59:33 +0000

terrific stuff Rosie

Gulam and Moona featured very well in a three part BBC doc on ‘their trade’ last year, this is probably no longer available as BBC seem to seriously curtail the ‘viewing period’ of their progs

andrew

By: Rosie Dastgir

Rosie Dastgir — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:59:48 +0000

Thanks, Jeanette. I think Gulam does indeed have photos of that amazing motorcyle journey – I’ll have to ask him for the link. Glad you enjoyed reading about it. Moona told me a lot about the burial traditions – but I had to limit the length of this piece.

By: Jeannette

Jeannette — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:48:48 +0000

salaam! shalom! this is beautiful, miss rosie. it’s what i long to know about east london. perhaps some you could provide us with a little insight into the islamic burial traditions themselves. does mr. taslim have tales or pix of his motorcycle rides thru bangladesh and the states??? stories of growing up biracial??? i’d love to know more about his life.
thanks again.

By: Melvyn Brooks

Melvyn Brooks — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:08:08 +0000

If only we could all be like Gulam. Thanks
Melvyn Brooks Karkur Israel