The Sydney based well known community icon, Haji Aziz Akbar OAM passed away on in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday 8 January and was laid to rest the next day while visiting the country after his recent visit to Fiji meeting up with Muslim leaders.
Mr Akbar was the current President of Fiji Muslim Youth Movement International and was planning its future events and programs meeting up with officials Fiji Muslim League (FML) and the Fiji Muslim Youth Movement (FMYM).
Late Haji Aziz Akbar, JP, CSA, OAM and Chief Executive of ECS Security and Investigations, was a respected and well-known figure across Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia, where he served the community with dedication until his final moments.
He began his journey in organised youth work as an executive member of the Fiji Muslim Youth Organisation (FMYO) during its formative years, continuing through the merger of FMYO and Fiji Muslim Youth League (FMYL) into Fiji Muslim Youth Movement (FMYM).
When FMYM International was established two years ago, he accepted the role of Chairperson, leading the organisation with sincerity, foresight, and a deep sense of accountability.
His services were not confined to FMYM International but spanned across the Scouts associations, Interfaith groups, School communities, Ethnic Communities Council and the Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair (MEFF) over many decades.
As a Justice of the Peace in NSW, the Late Haji Aziz Akbar made a significant impact on his community initially in Fiji and later after he settled in Australia residing in South Western Sydney.
He was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his outstanding contributions to the Australian community, Multiculturalism and youth though development programs with the Scout Association of Australia as well as
Late Haji Aziz Akbar resided at Wetherill Park, South Western Sydney and is survived by his wife Hajjan Rabia Akbar and sons Rizwaan, Irfaan and Ikram (Bobby) and his only daughter Zafira and brother-in-law Haji Abdul Khuddus.
He firmly believed that youth development was not about slogans or visibility, but about discipline, character and long-term impact.
Late Haji Aziz Akbar was not a ceremonial leader. He was a builder. A man of principle, quiet resolve and steadfast commitment to community and youth development.
Till his last breath, he was actively engaged with FMYM International initiatives and planning its future events by meeting with members in Fiji and New Zealand.
As President of FMYM International, Late Haji Aziz Akbar provided calm and steady leadership during its formative and often challenging period.
He was measured in speech, firm in values and consistent in action. He prioritised unity over ego, structure over disorder and accountability over convenience.
Many of FMYM International’s foundational initiatives, safeguards and strategic directions bear his imprint, often shaped quietly behind the scenes without public recognition.
His passing is a profound loss to FMYM International, to the wider Muslim community and to all who had the honour of working alongside him.
We ask Allah SWT to forgive Late Haji Aziz Akbar, to envelop him in His infinite mercy, to grant him Jannatul Firdaus and to accept his lifetime of service as sadaqah jariyah.
May Allah grant patience and strength to his family, loved ones and all those affected by his passing.
Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.
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