21/04/2026
In Memory of Nayyer Bhai
The loss of my dear friend, Nayyer Bhai, my MBA (AMU) batchmate (1995-97), is still hard to comprehend. He was the kind of friend who never drifted away, always calling, always checking in, and always caring. A perfect gentleman in every sense, he was always ready to help others, carrying himself with a grace that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
The last call I received from him on my birthday in December is now a bittersweet memory; we spoke at length, never imagining it would be our final conversation. During that call, he spoke passionately about his future plans: he wanted to start an NGO in India dedicated to helping underprivileged children get an education and supporting those in need. It was a reflection of his enduring kindness and his desire to give back to his roots.
After completing his MBA, Nayyer moved to the USA to pursue his PhD and went on to share his knowledge at several prestigious institutions, including Wayne State University in Detroit and Southern Illinois University. Most recently, he served as a Senior Assistant Professor of Marketing at Johnson C. Smith University. Despite his academic and professional accomplishments, he remained a gentle soul who found joy in life’s simplest pleasures: good food, quiet moments, and a peaceful, contented life.
Deeply devoted to his family, he spoke of them with immense love and pride. He leaves behind his wife, Shabnam, a fellow Aligarian who earned her PhD in Chemistry from AMU, and their three beloved children. His three siblings are also Aligarians who studied at AMU, further cementing his family's deep-rooted bond with the institution. He had been planning a visit to India with his family, to Delhi and Lucknow, and we had looked forward to sharing Tunday Kababs and Kulcha Nihari together.
I often find myself revisiting our student days: heading to Tasweer Mahal after class for lunch, riding out to Dodhpur for dinner, playing cricket at MM Hall where he resided in Room 58, Shibli Hostel, catching movies, and traveling to Delhi on his old Yamaha. Those moments now feel even more precious.
To lose him so suddenly is truly heartbreaking. May Allah grant him eternal peace and a place in Jannah, grant sabr to Shabnam bhabhi and the children, and give the entire family strength to bear this immense loss.
You will always be remembered and deeply missed, Nayyer Bhai.
— Shahab Khan
In Memory of Nayyer Bhai
The loss of my dear friend, Nayyer Bhai, my MBA (AMU) batchmate (1995-97), is still hard to comprehend. He was the kind of friend who never drifted away, always calling, always checking in, and always caring. A perfect gentleman in every sense, he was always ready to help others, carrying himself with a grace that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
The last call I received from him on my birthday in December is now a bittersweet memory; we spoke at length, never imagining it would be our final conversation. During that call, he spoke passionately about his future plans: he wanted to start an NGO in India dedicated to helping underprivileged children get an education and supporting those in need. It was a reflection of his enduring kindness and his desire to give back to his roots.
After completing his MBA, Nayyer moved to the USA to pursue his PhD and went on to share his knowledge at several prestigious institutions, including Wayne State University in Detroit and Southern Illinois University. Most recently, he served as a Senior Assistant Professor of Marketing at Johnson C. Smith University. Despite his academic and professional accomplishments, he remained a gentle soul who found joy in life’s simplest pleasures: good food, quiet moments, and a peaceful, contented life.
Deeply devoted to his family, he spoke of them with immense love and pride. He leaves behind his wife, Shabnam, a fellow Aligarian who earned her PhD in Chemistry from AMU, and their three beloved children. His three siblings are also Aligarians who studied at AMU, further cementing his family's deep-rooted bond with the institution. He had been planning a visit to India with his family, to Delhi and Lucknow, and we had looked forward to sharing Tunday Kababs and Kulcha Nihari together.
I often find myself revisiting our student days: heading to Tasweer Mahal after class for lunch, riding out to Dodhpur for dinner, playing cricket at MM Hall where he resided in Room 58, Shibli Hostel, catching movies, and traveling to Delhi on his old Yamaha. Those moments now feel even more precious.
To lose him so suddenly is truly heartbreaking. May Allah grant him eternal peace and a place in Jannah, grant sabr to Shabnam bhabhi and the children, and give the entire family strength to bear this immense loss.
You will always be remembered and deeply missed, Nayyer Bhai.
— Shahab Khan
