Testimonials
Testimonials about Fitness Programs
“I have been attending the senior fitness for last 15 months. When I joined this program, I had frozen shoulder. This program gave me flexibility in my shoulders and mobility in my whole body. I also improved my breathing. Over the period of more than a year, Faryal and Amina helped seniors to have a better quality of life. Thanks!”
Abdul Rehman M.
“I had the privilege to attend seniors fitness sessions through ISNA. Being a senior, I found these programs quite beneficial for myself. After attending these programs, I feel quite relaxed, energetic and have more flexibility. I had a shoulder injury and am suffering from knee arthritis. With these exercises felt a great relief in pains and aches. I hope that these programs are continued for our benefit and health.”
Abida R.
“Thank you Faryal... seeing improvements in me!”
Zulekha K.
“Amina is a great instructor for improving physical mobility. She was showing us modified exercises keeping in mind all the ailments of seniors which helped each and every one of us. I still can’t believe that she got us to do planks! And amazingly after strengthening the rest of the muscles of our bodies, most of us could actually hold ourselves in that position. Thank you, Amina!”
Farzana H.
“Exercises are really making big difference in our lives. Thank you!”
Ansa A.
“Thank you very much for your active leadership, Brother Shaukat, to organize and manage the Seniors Fitness Program. In this context I wish to say the following: Both my wife and I have greatly benefited from the program and were very happy when ISNA sponsored this program and provided their gym facility for the exercises. I want to point out that without the ISNA gym facility, it would have been difficult for our ladies to participate in fitness programs. When Covid-19 hit to close the mosque and other facilities, it was a setback, but with the leadership of Shaukat Rizvi and the cooperation of ISNA, we were able to continue the program online. The cooperation of ISNA is invaluable in many ways. Kindly extend our thanks to them.”
Dr. Bashir and Mrs. Bushra Zulqarnain
“Thank you very much for organizing the Seniors Fitness Program. My job requires working long hours at the desk. My shoulders and thighs used to hurt and I felt run-down with no energy at the end of day; something that is history now as my energy level does not desert me early. This program has made a big difference. I am no longer out of breath when I tie my shoelaces, I can pray on the floor once again, lift objects more easily, sit with a straight back, and climb stairs with ease. Driving has also improved, as I can also look over my shoulder when changing lanes or turning right and my attention seems to be better than before. I would also like to thank the fitness instructors for their expert guidance. Their routine helps muscle tone and also joint flexibility. Greatly appreciated and recommended. I feel like kicking myself for not starting it earlier. Well, every day is the first day of the rest of my life and I am enjoying it more.”
Hilal H.
“Thank you for the wonderful exercise programs. I particularly like Faryal’s sessions as her step by step clear instructions and pace of exercises suit my particular needs (I have some physical limitations). All the other programs are great too.”
Nusrat H.
Video Testimonials
Video from Rob Burton, Mayor of Oakville, Ontario (May 2021)
Video from Valerie Smith-Waines, Chair of Ontario Society of Senior Citizens’ Organizations (May 2021)
Video from Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North-Burlington (May 2021)
Testimonials about Seniors Outing on August 20, 2022
Excellent program. Well planned and delivered. Different stops added a special flair and made it a memorable trip. Thanks, Shaukat and the volunteers who put their hearts into planning. Breakfast was an excellent starter and filling for the trip. Thank you all.
Khalid Wadhera
Thank you a lot. It was a great outing. A nice arrangement too.
Alvi Sahib
It was indeed a very enjoyable outing, well organized and interesting, with great food. It was Shaukat's hard work, plus the super job done by the volunteers that made the whole trip special! My husband and I want to express our sincere appreciation to all of you who were there and contributed in some way or another!
Ayesha Khan
It was an excellent outing picnic and informational trip. Very well planned, organized and managed in the leadership of Shaukat Bhai with combined efforts of organizers and volunteers. Everyone was fully dedicated and humble. Highly appreciated!
Jabbar khan and Sualiha
I want to say thank you to brother Shaukat. He organized such an amazing trip. I would like to appreciate Shaukat Bhai’s leadership. We had a great time together yesterday! It was very well organized. Although it was a large group, we could see organization and teamwork in everything. Everyone was inspired by how well n enjoyable the trip was. We all will agree that we felt like we were enjoying ourselves like we would in our families. I would also like to thank all the volunteers who organized the picnic. My friend Pram was highly inspired by our team. Please enjoy the pictures.
Naila Rashid
Thank you very much to Shaukat Rizvi. Super arrangements, good breakfast and lunch, as well as coffee and snacks. Excellent team of dedicated volunteers who worked very hard for the whole day. Best wishes to you all.
Hayyat Sajjad
Thank you, Shaukat Bhai and all organizers and volunteers, for a lovely day, a well-planned educational outing and great meals, including breakfast, lunch as well as snacks, tea, coffee and most of all, for the good company. I only knew one or two people before, but I made many new friends today. Thank you again for a lovely day and outing.
Anonymous
Shaukat Sahab, Rukhsana, Hussain Naqvi Sahab, Ishrat Rizvi Sahab, Dr. Mahmood, Abdul Aziz Sahab, M Asghar Sahab, Mr. Ziad, Mr. Zuhir and Naila saheba, this trip would not have been so enjoyable without your whole hearted efforts. Handling such a big number can be very challenging.
Mrs. Athar Husain
Excellent multicultural picnic, job well done I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful trip, hats off to Shaukat Bhai and the entire team, breakfast, lunch, and snacks were all so delicious, stay blessed and healthy.
Shamim Khan
I want to say a big thank you to you, brother Shaukat for such a fabulous trip. The outing was well organized and spectacular; everything was fantastic. My sister and I had such a wonderful trip our first time in Canada. We had a wonderful gathering. Also, a big thank you to all volunteers that did a great job organizing such a wonderful trip. I very much appreciated all of your team.
Miyadha
Testimonials about Seniors Get Together on August 5, 2021
Great Job done! Kudos to the leadership team! MashaAllah!
Tahir Husain
Mashallah… team effort was seen here which is very necessary to make any event possible to be successful! Good weather, good food and good entertainment.
Zulaikha
It was a good show overall and everyone needs to be congratulated. Keep it up.
Humayun
Congratulations to Baba-e-Senior forum and his entertainment committee for organizing such a nice event. Highly appreciated.
Shaheer Siddiqi
Congratulations to Shaukat and all the organizers to hold such a nice and enjoyable get together. Well planned and delivered, keep it up!
Ahmar Quraishi
Dear Shaukat Rizvi and all the esteemed team members. Please accept my heartiest congratulation in organising a very great event - which made this evening - a very pleasant and enjoyable. It was a very successful event, and the team efforts are highly appreciated. Wishing you all the best of continued success of this great forum under the agile and dedicated leadership of Shaukat.
Nizamuddin Ahmed
Mubarak for organizing wonderful event. Hats off for volunteers who did a great job.
Jawaid Zobairi
Thanks you to the entire team. Very good program. We really enjoyed with old songs especially 1st song.
Saliha Jabbar
Shaukat & all team members & facilitators, we all enjoyed the beautiful get-together of Seniors, with Mayor & police & others with light entertainment. Thank you to all of you who made it possible.
Dr. Tariq Siddiqi
Beautiful and professionally organized program. It was very nice to get out of homes after such a long time. The whole team as well as the team leader needs a big Wow and thanks. Let’s get a few more before winter sets in. Great function. All the credit goes out to you, Shaukat. Thanks again!
Khalid Wadhera
Congratulations for delivering a successful event!
Anwar Iqbal
Shaukat and the team, bravo. Congratulations for organizing such a lovely, beautiful and pleasant evening. It was very relaxing and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!
Saman Adil
Regret missing the grand picnic due to unavoidable reasons. No surprise it was marvellous as everything organized by Shaukat and team. In sha Allah there will be more such opportunities on an even grander scale. Well done and congratulations!
Dr. Ghazi Mujahid
Thank you so much Shaukat and all the team members for organizing such a wonderful get together. We all had a wonderful time. These happy moments will always be cherished.
Abdul Shaikhali
Congrats for such a successful event!
Zohra Zobairi
The unanimous and overwhelmingly appreciative responses are a living testimony to the wonderful evening your team organized yesterday. Three cheers. I feel this was a successful test run for the real show soon, Inshallah.
Dr. Bashir Zulqarnain
Great effort lead to great and fantastic results. Keep it up Shaukat and team.
Farooq Farooqi