Following the death in Quebec of Mohamed El Fayçal Rakem on July 19, 2026, his body was repatriated to Algeria where he will be buried on Friday July 24.
On behalf of the Editorial Team, his friends in Algeria, Canada and elsewhere, we extend our condolences to his family and loved ones.
We also publish this message which was shared on social networks:
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
It is with immense sadness and a deeply wounded heart that we announce to you that the lifting of the body of our dearest Mohamed El Faisal Rakem, will be Inshallah this Friday 07/24/2026, at his home, at the address: 34 LOT PETITE PROVENCE HYDRA, ALGIERS, ALGERIA.
His kindness, his generosity and his smile will remain forever engraved in our hearts. His departure leaves an immense void that words will never be able to fill.
We invite all those who knew, loved and esteemed him to accompany him to his final resting place and to pray for the rest of his soul.
Your presence and your prayers will be a precious comfort to the family during this painful ordeal. May Allah grant him His infinite mercy, forgive him his faults, illuminate his grave and welcome him among the inhabitants of the highest degree of Paradise.
اللهم اجعله من أهل الفردوس الأعلى، وارزق أهله وذويه الصبر والسلوان. آمين
Goodbye, my dear friend. You leave behind an immense void, your departure breaks our hearts but your smile, your kindness and the memories you gave us will remain engraved in our hearts forever. Your time among us was a blessing, your humanity will continue to inspire us. Rest in peace, until we reunite, Inshallah.