Comments on: No Greater Pain

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.

By: Nazir

Nazir — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:11:58 +0000

Assalamu alaikum Br. HeshamYour article described best what I and my wife went through 9 years ago when we lost our son Mohammad. In our case it was heart defects. We spent about three month in the Hospital next to his bed. He undergone three successful major surgeries to give up the fight during what was supposed to be a minor surgery. It is a nightmare that continue to cause us to shed tears till today whenever we recall it. It is a test unlike any other test. Now whenever I reflect on that experience I know it was the MERCY of Allah that took him. It was the MERCY of Allah that put so much love in our hearts for him and helped us survive after that loss. He SW Gives and then we think we own it and we become so resilient to give it back. This experience teaches us how to submit to Allah SW. How to Love but with balance.How to appreciate what we have. How to enjoy life but never the same way. May Allah with His Eternal Mercy help you guys. May The Almighty gather us with our beloved ones in Jennah with our beloved prophet PBUH to enjoy a pain free Paradise.3zzama Allahu AjrakumNazir Chahin

By: Ibrahim

Ibrahim — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:08:30 +0000

Salam,To God we belong and to Him is our return. My deepest and most sincere prayers for you and your family. May she be an usher at Heaven's gate for those who endure life's trials with patience.Ibrahim