Father Of Two Slumps & Dies While Reciting Koran In Birmingham (Photo)

A father of two young children, Hassan Khebbeiz, died while reading the Quran just a week after arriving in Birmingham, U.K.

Having lost his parents at a young age, Khebbeiz fled conflict in Syria and came to the UK seeking a better life.

Khebbeiz, 59, arrived earlier this month and was staying in temporary accommodation off Hagley Road with his wife and two children.

He passed away suddenly last week while reciting the Quran. His brother and four sisters remain in Syria, while his wife and children are now navigating their new life in the UK alone.

Oldbury-based Iqbal & Sons Bereavement Service has offered to cover Hassan’s funeral costs under a free Muslim funeral program.

They have launched an appeal to raise £3,700 to cover his burial plot fee at Sutton New Hall Cemetery. “He arrived in August, just a week later his wife found him slumped on a desk with the Quran in his hands. It’s very sad,” the firm stated.

As of 2:45 p.m. on Monday, August 19, the appeal had raised £290. The appeal message read, “Your contribution, no matter the size, will help give Hassan the respectful farewell that every soul deserves. In these moments, our collective compassion can make all the difference. Let us come together to support Hassan’s grieving family and to honour his memory in the most meaningful way.”