HAKIM - RIP (1958 - 2012)

Mr. Hakim F. Abdul-Rashid was born Gary Wayne Morris, April 20, 1958 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Hattie and Webster Morris. Hakim attended Flint Community Schools, where he graduated from Northwestern High School, “Class of 1975.” Hakim, thereafter in 1982, served his country in Germany as a member of the United States Army. During his tour of duty, he earned numerous Medals of Honor. Subsequently, Hakim earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas in 1990; and a Juris Doctorate from Atlanta Law School in 1994. Throughout Hakim’s lifetime, he utilized his talents to serve as a devoted public servant for God’s people throughout the United States and abroad. Hakim Served as an Internal Auditor for CARE, an international Human Services Organization; Auditor for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); and Chief Internal Auditor for Dallas County Schools in Dallas, Texas. Hakim was truly an achiever, who grew professionally and spiritually as he traveled his life’s journey. Hakim continuously exemplified God’s loving spirit by maintaining a caring, loving relationship with family and friends.Hakim was a strong arm of support and inspirational force that inspired and uplifted family, co-workers, and friends.



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Hakim was an honorable man who had a deep sense of integrity, impartiality and fair judgment in his work. One of his favorite sayings was that the facts will speak for itself and he lived by this creed, even when faced with career hurdles. Hakim had extraordinary abilities as a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Fraud Examiner. He was one of the best. Auditor; meaning a listener or hearer in Latin characterized his work ethics.

A Hindu Prayer for Hakim

Our scriptures teach us that just as pilgrims unite and separate at a public inn, so also fathers, mothers, sons, brothers, wives, relations unite and separate in this world. He who thus understands the nature of the body and all human relationships based upon it will derive strength to bear the loss of our dear ones.

All ripe fruits must drop down from the tree. Death closely follows a man wherever he goes and wherever he sits, and returns with him until his journey ends, however long may be the distance traveled.

On behalf of the entire community, we offer our heartfelt condolences and together we offer our prayer: May the Lord grant strength and courage to the surviving members of Hakim's family. To all relations and friends may the Lord grant ability to give comfort to the bereaved families. May the Lord grant everlasting peace to the departed soul.

Om Aasto ma sadgamaya, tamaso ma jyotirgamaya, mrityorma amritam gamaya, Om shanti, shanti, shanti.