The youngest Microsoft professional, Arfa Karim. – File Photo
LAHORE: The funeral prayers of the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional was offered in Lahore on Sunday and her remains are now being taken to Faisalabad for the burial, DawnNews reported.
Prayers for Arfa Karim were offered at Cavalry Ground, where the Chief Minister of Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif was also present along with a large number of crowds belonging to different age groups.
Arfa will be buried in her village near Faisalabad.
Arfa went into coma on November 22, and Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates took special interest in her treatment and set up an international panel of doctors for her treatment. The panel perpetually kept in contact with Pakistani physicians via teleconference.
The young girl made headlines when she was named the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). She was also invited by Bill Gates to visit Microsoft’s headquarters in the US.
The sudden demise of Arfa triggered a wave of sorrow in the country. Prime Minster Yousuf Raza Gilani, President Asif Ali Zardari, chief ministers, governors of the provinces and others paid tribute to her and offered their condolences upon her death.
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Arfa we all miss u.
May God rest your soul in peace.
Arfa u r a great personality of pakistan.
May God rest your soul in peace.And fullfill your dreams which have u seen for pakistan.
Arfa,
You are a great girl. Your dreams came true,
May your soul rest in peace.
Thanks
Neha
INDIA
u r graet u r angel
Goodbye little one, you made a great impact on the world in your short time here, may Allah bless you
Absolutely no words to explain the pain I am feeling. Let’s keep Arfa’s dreams alive by helping in spreading computer education to those who are deprived off enough resources.
May Allah shower HIS blessings upon her soul and give her a place in jannat.ameen.
Great! Pakistani youth still rocks with limited resources even in Loadshedding…… May Her Soul rest in Peace in Heaven. Ameen
Having lived overseas for most of life, unfortunately I have only come to know about Arfa Karim and her tremendous accomplishments after her sad passing. Even still, I have been in tears (mid-twenties male) for the last two days- I cannot imagine the pain felt by those who followed her life and achievements, people who had the pleasure of meeting her, and of course, her loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
This was a truly gifted child. After having now viewed some of her interviews I am most impressed with not just her level of intellect, maturity and capability, but also her humbleness, which speaks volume about her parent’s.
My purpose for posting this message goes beyond just expressing my emotional response. My intent is to also send a message to all the parents in Pakistan. This being, to take a page out of Arfa’s parent’s book. To all the parents, please constantly encourage your child. It is quiet evident that our land is blessed with talented and gifted people. It is important to recognize this and create an environment, that facilitates your child’s growth and not hinder it.
Arfa Karim: I have known about you for not more than two days and some how I feel like I have lost a baby sister I never had. May Allah give you a place in heaven. Ameen
itssssssss a great loss for pak………………..n we all r vv sad……………….may ALLAH give peace to her soul,,,,,,,,
A humans body mind and soul reflects Allah (SWT.), as it is been given by Him. Arfa was definitely an asset To Pakistan. And why she is been taken away from us at this early age. He only knows the the best. “Ina ellah ha wo ina ellhe rajahoon”. May Allah (SWT.)Give sabar to her parents.
Arfa Karim is a beacon to follow for the youth of Pakistan. Like her many of our young boys and girls have exceptional talents and they should continue to sharpen them and emerge as global figures. As for her sad demise I guess God calls back early his near and dear ones. I as a Pakistani am extremely proud of her achievement and pray that her soul rest in eternal peace.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
May Allah shower His mercy on her and bestow her parents to withstand this great world class loss!
Very sad to know that such a brilliant brain and soul silenced in such a young age. Had she been blessed with good age, surly she would have brought honor and pride for herself, her family and country. I pray to God to rest her soul in best of his places. I remember a urdu shair which ends like ” HASRAT TO UN GOONCHO PE HAY JO BIN KHILLE MURJAH GAYE.” I send my full sympathy to the breaved family. Waheguru una nu dukh sahen di takat ate honsla daye.
It is not given to us humans to understand the ‘whys’ of such tragedies, but we believe that Allah has a plan for all of us. By taking part in Allah’s will and HIS plan, Arfa is with Allah happy and smiling…
she is still pride of pakistan.she will be missed badly.
The death of this little girl was a tragedy. May her soul rest in peace.
In this little girl’s brief life is also a template for Pakistan’s future. A future that can be bright by emphasizing education znd modernity. It is time for Islamic countries around the world to abandon extremism and embrace a progressive outlook. as.
uncover able loss 4 her family and 4 PAKISTAN
Nur içinde yatsın-May her soul rest in the peace- Ameen
a role model for all girls ,saddened — a chachha from Amritsar
ALLAH BLESS HER ,SHE WAS PROUD OF PAKISATN.
Arfa Karim is the exemplary light of the great nation of Pakistan. May she rest in heaven with the Almighty and the angels and may the light which was created by her genius and goodness live forever…
May Allah help her parents to bear this loss….really shocked n short of words…cant explain how am I feeling…….lil angel may your soul rest in peace…
May God her soul rest in peace.
Arfa will missed surely. Great loss for her family and Pak.
:’( :’(…innalillaha waiinailaihi rajion
lovely girl f great caliber. Really a great loss 2 muslim faternity. May almighty rest her body in heaven. Sympathies wid d family & all kiths & kins.
As all these comments reflect, the whole nation is in a state of shock and mourning. Amazing as this daughter of the nation was, her extraordinarily brave father made it all the more memorable with his statement to the media after Arfa’s death. He said exactly what Islam taught us on the subject: “She was an amanat of Allah Almighty with us, Who has taken it back. We must bow our heads before Him …”. Salute to this brave family. May Almighty shower His choicest bounties upon the soul of Arfa and grant fortitude to her parents and all other members of the family. Amen.
The parents have lost a part of them and the nation a part of its bright future. Arfa is surely in the highest place in jannah as she was an innocent child. May Allah SWT give strength to the parents to cope with this colossal loss and inspire many more in Pakistan to follow in Arfa’s footsteps. (Ameen)
May Allah bless her jannat , Amin . Rest in peace Arfa .
A GREAT LOSS TO THE FAMILY AND TO THE NATION.MAY HER SOHL REST IN PEACE..AMEEN
You are gone, but you will remain in our heart forever. May Allah bless your soul.
may her soul rest in peace Pakistan has lost a real hero and may Allah give sabbar to her parents Pakistani government should build a college of excellence in her name so youth of Pakistan can finish what she started but then again who am i kidding.
May her soul rest in peace and she gets a place in Paradise.
GOD bless her and keep in peace and she would be in heaven. We’ll miss her. AAMEEN
An Angel has left us today. May Her Soul rest in Peace in Heaven. Ameen
Inna lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi raajioon… We all belong to Him and we all have to return to Him alone… May Allah grant her Jannat-ul-firdous and give the bereaved family the passion to bear the irreparable loss. Ameen.
Those We Love Don’t Go Away
They Walk Beside Us Every Day..
May Allah be with Arfa’s parents and give them strength..
Ah..what an aching heart break.A sweet little soul making a hurried return to her creator but leaving an incredibly admirable impression of her short stay with us. May ALLAH almighty bless her family with the strength to cope with her sad demise. Aameen
arfa karim. may her soul rest in peace . we love baby . j إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
Ah..what an aching heart break.A sweet little soul making a hurried return to her creator but leaving an incredibly admirable impression of her short stay with us. May ALLAH almighty bless her family with the strength to cope with her demise. Aameen
She did such splendid tasks no one could do experimentally. May her soul rest in peace and may her family live with strong courage!
Mr. and Mrs. Karim, this is an unspeakable tragedy, first for you, and then for the country.
None of us can quite feel the pain that Arfa has left you with. Countries have their young heroes and heroines, who simply excel and shine like a star in a particular science or art. Ours was Arfa! .
We come from the Almighty and to Him we return!
She was an asset for the country , may Allah bless her.Ameen
May her soul rest in peace and heaven.She was our great asset and I.T angel.All of my family and my friends are so sorrows on her unbearable death.
Allah is the grate and all things have limited life
However, daughter Afia oh said……!
She went in comma in December 2011 and not in November as recorded in the above news.
Great loss indeed!
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaehi raajioon, may her soul soul rest in peace. Her death is indeed a great loss to the country. She’d often say that I won’t let my brother break my record. Such a genius she was! Though she’s not alive, but she’ll be in our memories forever. Love you Arfa! =[
It is not only what Arfa Karim did for her own advancement, she stretched the imagination for creativity of the people of her age. Arfa, whether you can hear us or not, we are thankful to you. And I hope we never forget you.
May God her soul rest in peace.its a great loss for pakistan and her parents
I was very shocked to hear the news of sad demise of the youngest MCP Arfa Karim. May she rest in peace, ameen. Deepest sympathies with the family and loved ones…
It is the law of nature .. Genius can not live longer .. she was the assets of our country .. my heart is bleeding .. May her soul be in peace ..
some 1 who made pakistani people proud.may allah give place in heaven 2 our angle.we will miss u you alot.
Jeo to Aisay… Nation is proud of you and pray for your eternal life in heaven… Khuda Hafiz daughter of Pakistan.
Arfa you are alive in my heart forever…… your death hurts me a lot. my eyes are always wet for u. i missss u and i think that not only me whole Pakistan is praying for you ALLAH apke pyare aur masoom rooh ko sokoon naseeb farmaye ameen. arfa agr jan dekar apko bachaya jasakta tu ma sabse pehle hota……….
May she live happily in the Jannah which is the eternal world. All prayers. Like many Pakistanis I did not know her yet we all are proud of her that she could achieve in such a little age that other people can just think of. You will always be treasured our little angel. May Allah bless you and all. You belong to a world that is far better. You will be missed & remembered.
Tumhari yaad logon ke dilon me hamesha hamesha ke liye taazi bani rahegi. Tum ek khaas insaan thhi, koi or tumhari jagah nahi le sakataa. Khudaa Haafiz.
It’s a great loss for Pakistan. May Allah bless her…
BOHAT PIYARY OR ZAHEEN BABY THEE ALLAH US KI MAGHFIRAT FERMAAY OR USAY JANNAT UL FIRDOUS MAIN JAGA ATTA FERMAY.AMEEN SUMA AMEEN
parents not only daughter we lost our great daughter today she was a genius daughter we pray for her now she is rest in peace allaha hafaz
WAHAB LIAQAT, KHAMIS MUSHAIT, SAUDI ARABIA
Shocking news really she was angel, shining star, no words…really lots of prayers for younger sister, May HER SOUL REST IN PEACE AMEEN SUMAMEEN.
You made us proud little angel. We all loved you.
MAY ALLAH REST HER SOUL IN PEACE
DUA FOR DAUGHTER/SISTER ARFA KAREEM
INSHALLAH THE NAME OF ARFA WILL BE PRESENT FOR LIFE WITH GOOD REGARD
MAY ALLAH PROVIDE PATIENCE TO HER PARENTS
I am sure that every Pakistani is saddened by the tragic death of Arfa. She is a shining star and stars never die. May Allah bless her with happiness of jannah and give patience to her parents, family and friends.
she was indeed elder in age but older in experience with regard to her goal of global success. her demise is an unbearable loss of pakistan besides her parents.she would alive in muslim nations of the world for a long time.
May God her soul rest in peace.
Arfa will missed surely. Great loss for her family and Pak. Cute angel of MCP’s
Not enough words to express my depth of shock and deep pain at the untimely death of a budding genius ARFA KARIM.(Ina Lilla ha wa Ina Ilahi Rajoon)She touch nation soul.Its our souffle that we never forgot Arfa. May her soul rest in peace. My prayers are for her and her family.
may her soul rest in Janat-ul-Firdos
She’s in Paradise with Angels.
May Allah give strength to all who loved her to live through this ordeal- Ameen.
MAY ALLAH S.W.T GRANT HER PARADISE AND GIVE SABAR TO HER PARENTS AND FAMILY.AMEEN
Deeply sad ……we lost a gr8 daughter of Pakistan. May Allah rest her soul in peace.Amin
May her soul rest in peace and may ALLAH (swt) ease and comfort her family’s grief and provide her with the highest point in jannah ameen!
Innalillah-e-wa-Ina ilehi Raj’oun.
May her soul rest in peace, Amin.
Indeed an irreparable loss for Pakistan, but nothing can avert the decree of fate.
May ALLAH (S.W.T) grant patience to her family, Amin.
May Allah bless her….
Rest in peace, baby,we love you, you will never be forgotten.
may her soul rest in heaven
The death of Arfa is really very sad for all of us. But who knows the life span except Almighty Allah.
She done a great job in her little life and taught us a lesson not to waste time and do good deeds as early as possible. She made the name of the country bright in the age when most of people have not concept of these professional things.
She is and will be proud of Pakistan after her death.
MAY her soul rest in Janat ul Fardoos.
Regards
Qasim
parents not only daughter we lost our great daughter today she was a genius daughter we pray for her now she is rest in peace allaha hafaz
I am deeply in pain for her demise. May her soul be kept in peace and heavens (aameen). She was the jewl and pride for this nation and the role model for our youngsters.
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
I must Say One Thing , The Dream of Arfa Kareem Should be Carried by Someone, This is the Only Way to Keep her Alive in the Heart of Pakistani’s
ARFA KARIM was a Legendary Star & Pride of the nation. She had great vision for Pakistan’s future. Now she is no more among us but, she has left a lasting impression into every national’s thoughts for being a TRUE PAKISTANI.
May her Soul rest in Peace.
In tears.Not enough words to express my depth of shock and sorrow at the untimely death of a budding genius.Arfa was a blessed child and will remain alive in our memory always and ever.May her soul rest in peace. My prayers are for her and her family.
MAY her soul rest in heaven ameen
Phool aisa bhi hain jo khilay hi nahin
Jin ko khlin ne se pehla khizan kha gai
I am witnessing a change that first time community paying tribute to a real hero and roll model instead of actors or singers. May she rest in peace.
Love you arifa for your noble gift that you have given to your country that is the respect and a proof, “Pakistanis are greatest and invincible” No one can beat them, have they got least resources, they still come out of best, your contributions towards pakistan has given me hope to do something for my country, inshAllah. I will contribute my achievments in your dedication to my country. My belief to trust on Pakistanis has now even become strenghtened. Days are not far, when we Pakistanis, Allah willing rule the world with our achievements, respect, contributions and integrity. Pakistani flag is flying brightly in the cool air with your work towards this nation. No words enough to say this, but suffice on saying. May Allah bless you with the greatest that He is all capable and ever living
Can’t stop my tears. May Allah rest her in eternal peace and give courage and sabar to her family, in particular her mother.
May her soul rest in peace..she was the pride of Pakistan..!!
What a loss for the family and Pakistan. She was a shining star who could have contributed a lot to humanity. May her soul rest in peace. We pray that those in power take steps to realize her lofty dream for Pakistan.
Arfa Karim was a role model for young ones particularly the young girls for initiative and drive in acquiring the modern high-teck skills in computer technology which is the foundation of all future growth and development. She would remain a role model even and more so when she is no more physically alive. May God bestow her with his blessings.
May she rest in peace. Ameen
may her soul in peace
I am indeed saddened by the news. May Allah Bless her soul and her parents and family members are blessed with patience. Ameen
such a shocking news, as, after the operation we were expecting she would be fine soon as it was successful operation.i really cried, as my daughter died. i salute to her parents who brought up in such a good manner. she was such a star… bright, Innocent, intelligent and ambitious. May Allah give her the highest darajat in jannah.Ameeen.
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. Tragedy is great but so is the ritual of this world! One who enters the world has to depart! May Allah bless her jannat n give patience to her family n loved ones.Aameen!
“Towering genius disdains a beaten path, it seeks regions hitherto unexplored”
(Abraham Lincoln).
The same goes to Afra Karim who explored her hidden genius for science and technology at a much young age and perfected it with such a zenith that flabbergasted the whole world. Yes she was the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional the award bestowed on her in 2004. Being a Tech-genius she elicited numerous medals and certificates. The first, at least, among the Pakistani Youth who qualified for the opportunity to make a successful flight at Dubai Flying Club at the age of 10 only. Afra was honored with a much coveted invitation by MicroSoft Corporation to attend the Tech-Ed Developers conference held in Barcelona in November 2006. There she was the only person that represented Pakistan.
Yesterday, the news of the unanticipated demise of the young lady fell on the nation like a bolt from the blue leaving us petrified as well as bewildered. It is hard for one that how to responds to this tragic event.
Even skies wept over her early death. It is, without any shadow of doubt, a big loss to the nation. In her interview to a private TV channel she reflected her noble intentions of establishing an “IT VALLEY” with the name ‘DIGICON VALLEY” for the betterment of Pakistan especially in the field of digital technology. No wonder the invaluable pearl is not among us now and the pangs of her departure will be felt for quite a long across the country but her legacy, indeed, will live beyond her death. She will live forever in the hearts of Pakistanis with her innocent smiling face. The authorities concerned should take a serious note of this happening in terms of providing the basic infrastructure to all those who have the potential like Afra. That alone will turn her dreams into reality.
Muhammad Irfan Khan
A big loss for pakistan….how shocked i am,can’t express….we lost a scientist of our future….we pay rich tributes to the young soul..
A very sad news indeed! May Allah give courage to her parents and make Jannah her everlasting abode (Aameen).
It would be a befitting tribute to the departing soul if one of the Pakistani universities (such as LUMS or Nimal) establish a college or institute of Informatics / Computer Sciences in her name: ‘Arfa Karim College of Informatics.’
Ideally, such a step should be taken by the government, but that’s calling for moon and stars. However, I am pretty confident people will respond to any call for donations by any university should it need funds to start such a project.
Baber Khan
Assalam Alaikum to All,
Have no words to express my feeling only tear can….
May Allah give her parents patience of this big loss……
May her soul rest in heaven..Ameen
Late Arfa was young genius and perfect soul. We lost a great and visionary mind on our land. May God bless her and keep her in safe heavens. I have no words to express condolence on this great loss of life. Ina Lillah wa Ilahi Rajoon.
May Allah rest her soul in peac.great loss to the country and world
indeed a big big loss for herself, her parents and for our Nation,
cant stop tears, she was just like a daughter to me…..
May Allah Rest her soul in peace.May Allah Give enough strength
to her parents to bear such a big loss.
I am indeed in tears and find difficult to select words for this pious soul.She was the pride of Pakistan.Her sweet memories will always be in my mind.May Allah Almighty help his parents to face this loss and may her soul rest in peace for ever.Aaamin.All Pakistanis are requested to pray for bereaved family as well.
May her soul rest in peace
:’( :’(……may her soul rest in peace …innalillaha waiinailaihi rajion
may her soul rest in peace .she gave the message for whole pakistan to improve their skills in it and make safe and strong pakistan in computer technologies
I was shocked to hear the news of sad demise of the youngest MCP Arfa Karim.It is indeed a great loss to Pak microsoft community in particular and the whole nation in general.I pray Allah to bestow blessings upon her soul and give patience to her parents to bear this loss. Ameen! MAJZOOB, SRINAGAR
May her soul rest in peace, she bought more recognition and respect to the country then most of the politician will ever do..
Terrible loss. May she rest in peace, ameen. Deepest sympathies with the family and loved ones.
may her soul rest in peace .she gave the message for whole pakistan to improve your skills in it and make safe and strong pakistan with computerised technologies.
every one should pray for her
muhammad sajid bs computer science in federal urdu university of arts science and technology G-7/1 islamabad .
Let Arfa Karim’s young soul rest in peace and inspire many others to follow her example of a visionary creativity.
MAY her soul rest in heaven
may her soul rest in peace and heaven
May God her soul rest in peace.
Arfa will missed surely. Great loss for her family and Pakistan. Cute angel of Micro CP’s.She was pride of Islamic world.