Comments on: No Greater Pain

By: When A Star Passes On | Midwestern Muslim

When A Star Passes On | Midwestern Muslim — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:25:55 +0000

[...] But that fact should not depress us: it should remind us to never take our lives and the time we have been given for granted. We should try to make each and every day as meaningful and full as possible. When my eldest daughter was diagnosed with a crippling and ultimately fatal disorder – Ataxia-Telangiectasia – in 2006, I knew that one day I would have to bury her (which came to pass in 2009). [...]

By: May His Comfort Reign | God, Faith, and a Pen

May His Comfort Reign | God, Faith, and a Pen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:48:04 +0000

[...] comfort reign supreme over Whitney Houston’s family, especially her daughter. As a father who lost his child, I know full well the pain and suffering that loss of a dear loved one can bring. Ever since that [...]

By: I Am Dead Without You « God, Faith, and a Pen

I Am Dead Without You « God, Faith, and a Pen — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:21:33 +0000

[...] One has already gone back to Him, and my heart cries out in pain every day for her loss. But, He has shown me nothing but love and comfort and grace ever since that day. There is not one step I take on this earth, which He has blessed me to be on, where I am not enveloped by His love and mercy. Indeed, I am dead without Him. [...]

By: Away She’d Fly… « God, Faith, and a Pen

Away She’d Fly… « God, Faith, and a Pen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:25:20 +0000

[...] thought of my eldest daughter, who passed away on June 7, 2009. On the last night of her life, she was suffocated under the crushing weight of a "stormy [...]

By: “I’ll Be OK” « God, Faith, and a Pen

“I’ll Be OK” « God, Faith, and a Pen — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:48:52 +0000

[...] besides my wife – did I invite into my heart?" And it was unmistakable: the daughter I lost to lymphoma in 2009. Actually, I didn’t invite her in; she just leapt right in there from the very minute [...]

By: s4clarity

s4clarity — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:55:34 +0000

Asalamu Alaykum Brother Hesham-

Although I do not know you or your family, subhanallah I came across this article with the blessing of Allah (swt) who brings us reminders daily so that we may return to Him and thank him with gratitude we so often neglect. Your article is so poignant that it brought me to tears, and I am not one to cry easily. It was a great wake up call to really not take things for granted. It is to live life appreciating what you have and being content with what Allah has (or has not) given you and has destined for you. Because at the end of the day what God has willed for us will happen whether we like it or not, the question remains: Will we be wise enough to accept our fate AND also be rewarded for staying patient?

Only Allah knows what you and your wife have gone through and like you’ve said it is He who at the end of the day brings everlasting comfort and ease to strengthen your heart and give your soul patience to go through life. I have heard time and time again, there is NOTHING worse for a parent than to bury their child. I have seen many parents who have had children ranging from ages of adulthood, to youth to babies, pass away….and it was never easy regardless of the situation.

The only treasure I can give to you akhi, which our beloved Prophet (saw) taught us, are those who have lost 3, 2, or even 1 child will be honored with paradise for their tribulation if they remain patient. What great news! This life of ours is temporary and happiness is a transient state,…..its only a stepping stone to what truly lies for us…..and inshallah it is there that perhaps, bithinillah you will be reunited with your daughter in eternal bliss

Keep up the great writing and don’t forget to renew your intentions every time, May Allah reward you for your contributions and make you a benefit to this ummah. May He grant you and all parents who have lost a child, the patience and steadfastness that will raise them to the highest levels in paradise. May you be blessed with more beautiful children who will be of perpetual benefit to you in this world and the next. Ameen.

wasalamu alaykum.

By: I Will Never Forget, Habeebee « God, Faith, and a Pen: Basking in His Love

I Will Never Forget, Habeebee « God, Faith, and a Pen: Basking in His Love — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:04:42 +0000

[...] years ago today, we lost our Angel Bayan to lymphoma. The pain is still there; the anguish is still raw; the unbearable burden still hangs heavily on [...]

By: My Journey to October 10 Starts Today « God, Faith, and a Pen: Living in the Light of His Love

Mon, 03 May 2010 14:45:00 +0000

[...] one year anniversary of my personal 9/11 is coming soon. It has been a tough year, and only by the Grace of God have my wife and I survived [...]

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:43:19 +0000

Words are never enough but you and your family have my prayers. May Allah ease your pain and give you all strength.If it eases your pain, keep writing. Salams,Asiyah

By: j

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:27:23 +0000

rabena ma3akom insha2allah, i could only imagine…fel jennah insha2allah.