A 鈥減illar of the community鈥� in Montgomery County, Maryland, has died.
Dr. Aquilur Rahman, a founder of the Montgomery County Muslim Council and passed away on Dec. 22 after he had been diagnosed with leukemia in August.
County Executive Marc Elrich that Rahman had been known for working to support the diversity of his community.
鈥淲e will miss him, but use his dedication to community as inspiration for our work,鈥� Elrich said.
the MCMF said Rahman was a 鈥渄evout Muslim, a kind-hearted family man, a generous friend, an educator, a leader in the community, and overall, revered as a pillar to all who knew him.鈥�
In his profession, Rahman led groundbreaking cancer therapeutics at the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown Hospital and patented a cancer chemotherapy drug.
鈥淒r. Rahman supported most any cause that came his way,” the MCMF said. “From protecting the under-privileged and undereducated, to fighting for minority rights and equality in politics, to interfaith working groups, he was known to give his arm if he was asked for a lending hand.鈥�
