Family : Backbone of His Life

"Family is the backbone of my success." - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor 

His father’s name is Datuk Sheikh Mustapha Sheikh Abdul Shukor while his mother’s name is Datin Zuraidah Sheikh Ahmad. Unfortunately, his father was passed away on 7 September 2012 at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) at 9:26 in the morning due to colon cancer. Al Fatihah.

“My father had always stressed to us on the importance of academic achievements as well as religious knowledge. He also encouraged us to help those in need.” - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor 

Dr SMS with his beloved parents.

The late 78-year-old from Seremban, Negeri Sembilan leaving a widow, who is Datin Zuraidah Sheikh Ahmad, 68, and four sons of Sheikh Ahmad Shukor Al Masrie, 43, Sheikh Taufik Shukor Al Masrie, 42, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie, 40, and Arwis Sheikh Shukor, 35. Another son of the late Sheikh Mustapha Shukor, died at 6pm in 2007 at the age of 37 years after falling and hitting his head in a restaurant at Taman Desa. Al Fatihah.

“When I went to space I found my life. But when I returned, I lost the life of a loved one.”  - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

“I loved him. We were all so close and it is very difficult for me. I feel an emptiness,” - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor.

From left : The late Sheikh Mustapha Shukor, Sheikh Taufik Shukor, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, Sheikh Ahmad Shukor and Sheikh Arwiz Shukor.

“But I take it as a test from God, that He wants to see how I can handle it. I have no regrets about going to space and this loss is something I just have to face,” - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

L-R : Ajil with Amuz

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Picture 1 & 2 : Dr SMS at the funeral of Ajil.

His beloved parents are the person who have always been behind him and support his ambition to be an astronaut while his brothers are those who always believed in his ability and they always say 'yes' to any of his actions. His family is the greatest supporters and also his strength. So  basically, his family is his backbone.

( http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2012/09/07/Astronaut-Sheikh-Muszaphars-father-dies.aspx )
( http://www.thestar.com.my/story.aspx?file=%2f2007%2f10%2f28%2fnation%2f19307186&sec=nation )