Sharif’s Family .. Before a Family is Reduced to a Headline

In the city of Baniyas, in the al-Qusour neighborhood overlooking the Mediterranean, the home of engineer Malik Sharif resembled the city that cradled it: quiet, windows open to the light, and filled with the rhythm of the sea. It was no ordinary house; it was a sanctuary where words were respected, knowledge was cherished, and children were raised to believe that a person’s worth lies in the impact they leave behind.

Malik Sharif was a civil engineer who served for many years as the Head of Antiquities in Baniyas. He dedicated a quarter of a century to restoring the Marqab Castle, treating its ancient stones as a personal trust. For him, safeguarding history was not just a job; it was a moral duty.
Outside his work, he was a farmer who cherished his land and a father who raised his children to value integrity above all else. He was a man known to his city for his upright character and for living a life that left no enmity behind.

Yousef… who saw the future as wide open

Born in 2006, Yousef grew up constantly pushing the boundaries of his own potential. He never waited for opportunities to arise; he actively sought them out to broaden his horizons. He was deeply passionate about mathematics and excelled, becoming one of his city’s top students. becoming one of his city’s top students. Leveraging online resources, he mastered foreign languages and participated in international educational programs before embarking on his medical studies, achieving an outstanding score of 239 out of 240 on his national baccalaureate exams.
His passion extended far beyond mere academic accolades; it was rooted in a profound desire to serve others. He believed in the harmony of mind and body, balancing rigorous study with disciplined athletic training. In his freshman year of university, he earned a 94 out of 100, a mark Yousef would not live to see, yet one that stands as a lasting testament to an ambition that time cut tragically short.

 

 

Hadi… who always said, “I am happy”

Born in 2007, Hadi navigated the world in his own quietly unique way. Though he excelled academically, he chose the vocational path in the petroleum sector, envisioning a future as an engineer in that field. When the family’s financial situation grew difficult, he did not hesitate to work at a local roastery after school, determined to help support his household.
He balanced work and study with remarkable determination, consistently ranking at the top of his class. One day, when his mother apologized for the hardships they were facing,
he smiled with his characteristic simplicity and said, “I am happy.” .
This was not just a passing remark; it was his sincere way of shielding his mother’s heart from guilt, and a sign of genuine satisfaction with what he was able to provide