Thousands of pounds have been raised to build a new mosque in honour of a 'beacon of light' who tragically died in a car accident in Sheffield.
Daniel Mahmood, 32, died on Saturday, April 25, after a black Porsche Cayenne crashed into a Seat Ibiza on Saville Street East at around 10.40pm on Friday, April 24, South Yorkshire Police confirmed.
Described as a 'beacon of light' and 'selfless in the truest sense', a fundraiser has been launched to raise money towards a new mosque. Daniel's brother, Uswah Iman, said: 'Daniel was a beacon of light; he was the kind of soul who could illuminate any room he entered and place a smile on any face. He was funny, charming, beautifully outgoing and most importantly, humble.'
'He was selfless in the truest sense, the kind of person you could call at any hour, for any reason and he would come without hesitation. His absence is felt deeply by our family, his circle of friends and the wider community.'
'Daniel’s heart was open, generous and always inclined towards giving. Therefore, in his memory, and on his behalf, we have chosen to donate to The NK Foundation. Through this foundation, we will be donating to various appeals and, God willing, building a mosque in his name. This is offered as Sadqah Jariyah, a charity that continues to flow like a river of light, reaching him in the barzakh.'
As of 11am on Tuesday, April 28, over £6,000 has been raised in Daniel's honour. His cousin, Haseeb, was also involved in the crash. He sustained severe injuries but is in stable condition in hospital.
