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(Obituary not yet available)Poem Dedication for Majdin - From his Friends with All Our Love:Death is nothing at all.I have only slipped away to the next room.I am I and you are you.Whatever we were to each other,That, we still are.Call me by my old familiar name.Speak to me in the easy waywhich you always used.Put no difference in your tone.Wear no forced air of solemnity nor sorrow.Laugh as we always laughedat the little jokes we... see more(Obituary not yet available) Poem Dedication for Majdin - From his Friends with All Our Love:
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, That, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity nor sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you. For an interval. Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner.
I still do not want to believe this vibrant soul is no longer among us. That is why it has taken me so long to post anything. As if by not posting, I could somehow make it not be true. He was such an incredible man and he left a profound impact on... moreI still do not want to believe this vibrant soul is no longer among us. That is why it has taken me so long to post anything. As if by not posting, I could somehow make it not be true. He was such an incredible man and he left a profound impact on everyone he touched. Majdin was a great mentor and friend to me and I feel honored to have spent so much time with him over the last two years. My only comfort is that he passed peacefully in his sleep. I loved him like a brother and miss him every day. less
The falcon flew away, full of vision and understanding, a man of peace, may the gentle soul of Dr. Taba rest in perfect peace of the Lord God Almighty. May the Lord God grant the University community and the Taba family the fortitude to bear to his passing on.
I was absolutely shocked to here of Majdin's passing. He and I were colleagues at Argosy University for seven years and shared many professional and more personal moments sipping fine scotch. As faculty members we often sought and shared each other's... moreI was absolutely shocked to here of Majdin's passing. He and I were colleagues at Argosy University for seven years and shared many professional and more personal moments sipping fine scotch. As faculty members we often sought and shared each other's advice on curriculum development, student advisement, student dissertation committees and the like and, always, his first concern was the students and how to support and help them achieve their academic goals and dreams. Students always came first! He will be missed and remembered. less
My condolence goes out to all the CMU family and his family members regarding this unique loss. Dr Taba carries this same smile even when scolding us in the classroom!! He was a great mentor. 😞
Hearts heavy with utter sadness having to celebrate the life and the flight of the soul of our beloved and revered Dr. Taba. His soul is ascending the Kingdom on high in happiness free from the cage of the body. Enduring his absence... moreFlight of your soul
Hearts heavy with utter sadness having to celebrate the life and the flight of the soul of our beloved and revered Dr. Taba. His soul is ascending the Kingdom on high in happiness free from the cage of the body. Enduring his absence not easy, too daunting to bear. Cherishing his memories, we will walk the path he paved and follow the Mission for Education he so treasured. No doubt he would tell us, in his caring and eve-kind words:
Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there; I am not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush;
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there; I did not die.
My last personal conversation with Dr. Taba was about the many places he had visited, lived and seen in his lifetime! Truly an amazing human being and I will miss his stories and his welcoming smile. As a leader for our organization, he created other... moreMy last personal conversation with Dr. Taba was about the many places he had visited, lived and seen in his lifetime! Truly an amazing human being and I will miss his stories and his welcoming smile. As a leader for our organization, he created other leaders and brought out the best in those around him. I will cherish the opportunity to have known him and send love and prayers. less
A very supportive and dedicated President. "I will take you to the ocean, lead you to swim deep into the ocean, then i will turn back,leaving you to find your way out". Dr Taba
Dr. Taba was a great person to work for and was one of the best professors I had the privilege to learn from at CMU. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be greatly missed and may he forever rest in peace!
Hmmm. Very sad news. The ever- smiling and caring Dr. Taba. Always ready to help and had kind words to say to you. His usually phrase was, "Have you been helped?" with a wide smile.
May your 'gentle' (you were really gentle) soul rest in peace. 😒
I remember Dr. Taba's sense of humor. He was a scholar with a vast amount of knowledge. Dr. Taba was not overbearing when it came to understanding why some students understand faster than others. He will be missed.
27. (It will be said to the pious): "O (you) the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction!
28. "Come back to your Lord, Well-pleased (yourself) and well-pleasing unto Him!
29. "Enter you, then, among My honoured slaves,
30. "And enter you My... more27. (It will be said to the pious): "O (you) the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction!
28. "Come back to your Lord, Well-pleased (yourself) and well-pleasing unto Him!
29. "Enter you, then, among My honoured slaves,
30. "And enter you My Paradise!"
( يا ايتها النفس المطمئنة ارجعي الى ربك راضية مرضية فادخلي في عبادي وادخلي جنتي)) صدق الله العلي العظيم
May Allah accept among those in His pardise, and rest your sole in peace.
I won't forget how welcoming you were to my parents, leaving a meeting just to say hi to them!
Rest in peace Dr. less
I was planning to come and visit you tomorrow before my class as I always do. Thanks for all the support and guidance. It's a big loss for me and all the students in CMU.
I remember when I did my first "trial lecture" in front of Dr. Taba and others when I was hoping to become one of the faculty at CALMU. I was very nervous. However, Dr. Taba was such a wonderful (and funny!!) presence I managed to calm down and... moreI remember when I did my first "trial lecture" in front of Dr. Taba and others when I was hoping to become one of the faculty at CALMU. I was very nervous. However, Dr. Taba was such a wonderful (and funny!!) presence I managed to calm down and the lecture was a success! He always made me feel welcome as part of the CALMU family. I will never forget the laughter we always managed in Dr. McCready's office whenever he would drop in when I was there. He was such a self-effacing personality that one cannot help but love the guy. He was a mentor and a friend and I will miss him dearly. Goodbye Dr. Taba and may you rest in peace. less
The pain of loss is strong today. But it is not as strong as the memories of the laughter and the stories we shared. And each day these are the memories that will grow and be with me forever. It was indeed my pleasure, my honor, and my joy to have you... moreThe pain of loss is strong today. But it is not as strong as the memories of the laughter and the stories we shared. And each day these are the memories that will grow and be with me forever. It was indeed my pleasure, my honor, and my joy to have you as my close friend. Rest now, we will continue the outstanding work you started. less
I am so honored to have met such great person like professor.Taba,he was full of energy,supportive and full of kindness. Will never forget our last meeting in his office and how he was motivating me and listening to my ideas and also how he always helped... moreI am so honored to have met such great person like professor.Taba,he was full of energy,supportive and full of kindness. Will never forget our last meeting in his office and how he was motivating me and listening to my ideas and also how he always helped when me or my colleagues needed anything. So sad that I’m not going be able to see him again but I’m sure he is in better place and he is happy where he is knowing how much love he got from everyone. See you again professor less
Shock and cannot believe that will be the last goodbye we said. Dr. Taba, thank you for your leadership and dedication in higher education and our students. You will be missed.
I am fortunate fo have known Dr. Taba. His sincere, encouraging, and welcoming personality was very endearing to me as a first time professor at CMU. E-hugs to all.
I am so honored to have met this man who was so full of wisdom. He was of great character, very approachable, and a kind soul. He made me laugh a lot, that was just who he was, a great man with a great sense of humor, and he will be missed. I am at a... moreI am so honored to have met this man who was so full of wisdom. He was of great character, very approachable, and a kind soul. He made me laugh a lot, that was just who he was, a great man with a great sense of humor, and he will be missed. I am at a loss for words. less
I feel so lucky to have gotten a chance to work with and know Dr. Taba, he is truly one of the most kind, joyful people I have ever known. He represents the very best a person could be with his kindness, his generosity, and his lifetime of intellect and... moreI feel so lucky to have gotten a chance to work with and know Dr. Taba, he is truly one of the most kind, joyful people I have ever known. He represents the very best a person could be with his kindness, his generosity, and his lifetime of intellect and wisdom that he passionately used to lead and improve the University he loved so much. He always made a point to stop and talk with the students in the office and ask them how their classes were doing and how they were doing, he really cared about their education and how he could help them if they having any kind of struggle. He really believed in other people and was always quick with a smile and a joke, he truly brightened my day and he was an amazing role model as a person. I only wish I could have had more time with this irreplaceable person, but I will hold my memories of Dr. Taba in my heart forever. less
My dear friend; working without you, my great supporter, will be immensely difficult. Your kind and caring spirit will remain with me always. Gone too soon, with love and admiration - Jeanie Foster