Abdul Wasay Obituary, Calgary, AB Death – Al-Ansaar Community Mourns Beloved 20-Year-Old

The Al-Ansaar community in Calgary, Alberta, is mourning the passing of Abdul Wasay, who died at just 20 years old. His death has left his parents, family, friends, fellow students and community members grieving the loss of a young man remembered for his faith, kindness and service.

Wasay was described by those who knew him as a beloved son, brother, friend, student of ‘Alimiyyah, and a khadim who devoted his time to serving Al-Ansaar and the wider community.

Tributes shared following his passing recalled his warm personality and beautiful smile. One community member who had met Wasay just a week before his death remembered the kindness on his face and expressed heartbreak that someone so young, full of life and dedicated to seeking knowledge had returned to his Creator.

The community has asked people to keep Abdul Wasay and his family in their du‘as, praying that Allah سبحانه وتعالى forgive him, have mercy upon him and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.

The Janazah Salah for Abdul Wasay will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., after Dhuhr Salah, at Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre, 2624 39 Ave NE, Calgary, AB.

Following the Janazah, he will be laid to rest at the Muslim Cemetery of Calgary near Cochrane, located at 260040 Mountain Ridge Pl, Cochrane, AB.

The circumstances and cause of Wasay’s death have not been publicly disclosed in the information provided.

As family, friends and community members gather to say farewell, they are holding onto memories of his character, his commitment to knowledge and his service to others.

The words shared in his remembrance echo the depth of the community’s grief:

“Indeed, the eyes shed tears, the heart grieves, and we do not say except what pleases our Lord. Indeed, we are deeply saddened by your departure.”

Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un. May Allah سبحانه وتعالى forgive Abdul Wasay, accept his service, grant him Jannatul Firdaus, and give his family Sabr-e-Jameel and strength. Ameen.