Saima Ali’s mother was born as Jamila Khatoon and later became Mrs. Jamila Farman Ali. Saima cherishes vivid memories of her childhood, never once coming home from school without finding her mother waiting with a lovingly prepared lunch for her and her siblings — a reflection of her mother’s unwavering devotion. Saima often tells her family that if she can become even 25% of the woman her mother was, she would consider herself truly fortunate. When Saima’s daughter Maha was just twenty-six days old, her mother selflessly left her own life behind to move in and support her. In a moment of profound love and honor, Saima became the sole person, alongside a local volunteer, to give her mother her final bath — a deeply sacred act that remains one of Saima’s eternal achievements, for which she feels immense gratitude to God. Her mother, a second-grade teacher before her arranged marriage to Saima’s father, never had the chance to complete her own college education. Because of this, both her parents poured their hopes and dreams into Saima’s learning journey. In return, Saima has dedicated her life to honoring their legacy, embracing education and curiosity as the very lifeblood of her existence, with the promise to keep learning until her final breath.