Legacy of Faith & Service

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

With enduring love and reverence, we remember the life and legacy of Sahihzadi Syeda Shameem Begum (Mrs. Shameem Shirazee) — beloved wife of the (late) Mirza Ahmed Shirazee, cherished daughter of the late Prince Abbass Mirza and Masuma Begum, and great-granddaughter of His Majesty Wajid Ali Shah, the last King of Awadh.

A woman of noble lineage and even nobler character, she carried the grace of her ancestors and the strength of her faith in every step of her long and meaningful life.

A Life of Devotion, Service & Quiet Majesty

Mrs. Shameem Shirazee was among the founding members of Aza Khana e Zehra Trust (est. 1965) — a house of remembrance and a sanctuary for countless mumineen.

For more than six decades, her presence, guidance, and quiet leadership helped shape the spiritual heart of our community. Her service was not marked by visibility or position, but by constancy — showing up, holding space, and strengthening the foundations upon which others could stand.

Her life reflected the values of Karbala in action: compassion without condition, loyalty without hesitation, service without expectation, and steadfastness in faith.

She was a pillar of the community — a steady, dignified presence whose wisdom and calm fortified many through life’s trials. Within her family, she was a source of unconditional love, courage, and strength; a rock for her children and grandchildren, and a quiet anchor in times of uncertainty.

Her Family & Legacy

Mrs. Shameem Shirazee was blessed with eight children and leaves behind four children, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren — each carrying forward the values she lived by.

Her lineage continues through her beloved children. And may they continue to honour her legacy through service, unity, and the love she so deeply embodied.

A Legacy That Endures

To lose Mrs. Shameem Shirazee is to lose a generation of grace — a custodian of heritage and a matriarch whose presence uplifted all around her. Yet her legacy endures: in the lives she touched, in the gatherings she supported, and in the very foundations of Aza Khana e Zehra Trust.

Her life reminds us that institutions are not built by walls alone, but by people who give themselves quietly, faithfully, and consistently over time.