"He has made a significant contribution to the propagation of Islam in the Caribbean, and while the Institution he founded is far from completion, it began bearing fruits during his lifetime."
Dr. Waffie Mohammed, Director, Muslim World League Regional Office.

"The works and achievements of our beloved Brother, Mufti Shabil Ali, in such a short span of time, proves beyond any the type of person he was. He lived an exemplary life of a true Muslim who inspired many. I am happy for him that he died in a state that is pleasing to Allah, but I am sad that he had to leave us and his family in such a hurry."
Mohamed Munaf Mohamed, Missionary, Darul Ifta, Saudi Arabia

"During his tenure as Chairman of the United Islamic Organisations of Trinidad and Tobago (UIO'IT) he nurtured the growth and development of the then young and fledgling body. He continued to function as adviser and consultant to this group after abstaining from holding office owing to health reasons. He also played a key role in the Unity Dialogue Committee comprising of representatives of the Muslim Coordinating Council (MCC) and the UIOTT: One of his main concerns was the unity of the Muslims in T&T."
Faiz Amin, President, UIOTT

"It is in the field of the continuing dialogue amongst the Muslim Leadership to effect functional unity that I was exposed to Mufti Shabil Ali over the past five years. His penchant for details and listening to different views and thinking, before arriving at a consensus epitomizes the Islamic concept of Shura. As he matured, he became more expansive in thought, word and deed and this was reflected in his oft-repeated phrase, "Consultation, Co-operation and Co-ordination".
Dr. Mansur Ibrahim, President, ASJA

"Mufti Shabil Ali has left an indelible mark on the history of Muslims in Trinidad and Tobago. The rapid response of an extremely large number of persons from all quarters of the Muslim community to his funeral (in just over five hours after his passing) bears testimony to the love and respect which be commanded. He will be remembered especially for his initiative in establishing the Dar-ul Uloom institute and for his efforts in pursuit of Muslim unity in Trinidad and Tobago."
Dr. Nasser Mustapha, President, Trinidad Muslim League

"Mufti Shabil played a significant role  in the development and growth of the Muslim Credit Union Co-operative Society Ltd. (MCU). He served with distinction as a Shari'ah Advisor."
Hakeem Ahmad, President, MCU

"From a very humble beginning, through his indefatigable pioneering efforts, he established the Darul Uloom, which has now become an institute of Higher Islamic Learning. Hundreds of Muslim families have benefitted from this Thawabi Jariya (Continuous blessing)."
Dr. Ebrahim Kazim, Director, Islamic Academy

"Working under him for the past seven years, has made me understand him and his sense of reasoning, which to some people, seemed absurd and irrational to say the least, but in reality, it was always based on sound reasoning supported by proper proofs and research - especially concerning the Shari'ah. In retrospect too, it seems to me, that he never was an idle man. He always tried his best to stay within the limits of Islam. He has touched, and affected positively, the lives of thousands of people - as his janazah has proven."
Shaykh Fazeel Mohammed, teacher at Darul Uloom Boys' College

"The passing away of our dear brother, Mufti Shabil Ali, is indeed a great loss to the Muslim community. He has indeed blazed apath asTyenng man for others to follow. In the field of Islamic education, I do not know of anyone else who has done so much in so little time. May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala reward him many times over for the sacrifices he has made for the educational upliftment of the Muslim cornmunity."
Zahid Mohammed, Ag. Executive Director, Caribbean Islamic Secretariat

"The passing of Mufti Shabil Ali, affectionately known to many Trinidadians as "Mufti", has left a deep sense of sadness and avoid to many who knew him personally as well as those who are aware of his efforts in the establishment of the Deen of Al-Islam in this part of the world. He performed selfless service to the cause of Islam and Muslims not only in Trinidad but the region and the world at large. His short life was an example of making full use of one's talents and resources in the Path of Allah."
Suleiman Bulbulia, Imam of the Islamic Centre, Hastings, Christchurch, Barbados

Extracted from the Caribbean Muslim Standard Issue 04-1996-45 Apr '96