At 70, my Aunt, Xalima, has passed away and joined her God. It is a fate we have all been dreading, for she was loved dearly. To describe her as a great woman would be an understatement and would do her no justice. She was one of those unique women who struggled so much in life, who witnessed so many loved ones pass away before her. Her 35 year old son had just passed away two years ago, which broke her already-broken heart.
She was one of those women who stood for something, like truth and justice. She always spoke the truth, never afraid to show what was right, in a world which always seems to stand for what is wrong. And she always asked us to pray for her to join God. She was ready to go. She was so tired. Ill and broken-hearted, she had accomplished her life’s mission time and time again.
And after a few days in a coma, this morning was her time to leave the world and leave us with so much to think about. Her burial is later today. I wish I could have been there when she took her last breath. I would like to write a story of her life. I would like to show everyone what a true Muslim woman my eedo Xaliimo was. I am sad that I didn’t spend a lot of time with her and I didn’t visit her last year. But still, I know she is happy now. I only hope I have a tenth of what she had. So I can leave something valuable behind, for those who come after me.
Inna nillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un.
ReplyDeleteMay Allah grant her paradise and rejon you two together in the hereafter in Janntul Firdaws…Ameen!
I don’t kow how much this would help, but I just wanted to say that, bro, you’re an awesome person too. You have valuable qualitites which i’m sure have touched many hearts…it has touched mine most certainly .
Inna lillahi wa inna ilahi rajiuun bro Kalif, Inshallah Allah will bring both peace and tranquility to your family’s heart and soul. Amin
ReplyDeleteShe inshallah is in a better place now where she doesn’t have to endure more pain, sorrow and the discomfort of this dunya. Allah Ma’aak sis keep strong always. Amin.
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Thank you everyone. I’m actually happy for her, I was sad but I am more happy that she is now with her God, released from the chains of this world. So I am celebrating her life, the memories of her that people will talk to me about. Everyone knew she wished for her time to come, so although parting is such sweet sorrow, we know this is what she was waiting for patiently.
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