Zafir Amir Abdur Rahman was born on October 4th, 1993 and was the beloved son of Zakariyya and Taherrah Abdur Rahman. He was the youngest of two other siblings and raised in their loving and supportive family. Zafir grew up knowing that he and his brother would one day take over their family business. His parents taught him as he grew up and by the time he became a man he had learned to run it successfully.
On August 2, 2017, Zakariyya & Taherrah Abdur Rahman lost Zafir to senseless violence. In spite of the devastating impact of this tragic loss, the Abdur Rahman family will continue to work diligently to sustain and grow the family business that was to be passed on to Zafir.
Zafir’s talents were creative and multi-faceted – an integral part of his family life as well as their business. He was a unique young man, special to his parents, family, friends and his extended community.
To honor his memory, his parents ask that you direct all gifts and contributions to Zafir’s most cherished charity – the Zakee Abdur Rahman (ZAR) Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2009 by the Nicetown CDC in memory of his brother who was also lost to senseless violence. The purpose of the ZAR Memorial Scholarship Fund is to establish a positive legacy of perpetual benefit, that is based upon a foundation of education. The objective is to award high school students who have been accepted to a college or university. The ZAR also sponsors an annual 4-day tour for high school students to visit historically black colleges and universities. (HBCU’s)
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the sentiments of assistance for the family can be best realized by donating to Zafir’s most cherished charity- his brother’s ZAR Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Please make your donation check payable to the Nicetown CDC, and send it to the below address:
ZAR Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Nicetown CDC
4414 Germantown Avenue – 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140
If you would like to donate electronically, please click on the button below.
The Abdur Rahman family wishes to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation for the outpouring of love and respect during this difficult time.
Thankfully, the Abdur Rahman Family