Hajia (Mum), We are still missing you and we cannot still have you back again. Could this just be a dream or reality?
I am just wondering where else we can get the heartfelt love and care you lavished on us again! Anyway, we take solace in the fact that you lived a good life. A life that we are all (I and my siblings) proud of.
Mum, you were sick, bed bound, and shuttling from one hospital and medical facility to another all looking for how your sickness can be cured not knowing it will be the cause of your death. According to a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who said; when a Muslim is sick, the sins falls away just as fire purifies gold. I pray may your protracted sickness wipe away every atom of your sins.
We thank God for blessing us with such a remarkable woman who had lived an exemplary life. Her love for others than herself was a topnotch. Our mother was a pillar of strength, kindness, and grace. There wasn’t any need that anyone had that my Mom didn’t try to meet. No matter what the need may have been, my Mom wanted to help fulfill it. She gave all of herself at all times and sacrificed her own needs and desires for the sake of those she loved. She gave willingly without question and without asking for anything in return.
My mom’s worrying was created out of love. She worried about everyone. She had to know that we were all ok and that all of our needs were met. She always said she couldn’t help it when I would tell her not to worry; but I know the worrying was the direct result of her enormous love for everyone and that she really couldn’t help it. Her love lives on in each of us, and her memory will forever be a guiding light in our lives. I pray to Allah to accept all her good deeds and forgive her shortcomings. I fervently pray that, all she prayed for us during her lifetime continue to follow us until our last breath.
I can’t finish this without appreciating all those that stood with us at the time of our grief. On behalf of my family, I really want to appreciate you all. No doubt, your presence at the funeral prayers, your outpoured prayers and consolations via direct calls, whatsapp text massages, and on social media was overwhelming, calming, and encouraging. Your presence reminded us that we are not alone in our grief. I really can’t thank you enough but I pray to Allah to reward you abundantly and may He continue to keep us together and forgive our deaths.
To the friends, neighbors, and extended family who helped with the arrangements, thank you for lightening our burden. To the Muslim umma, and everyone who took part in the burial ceremony, we are truly grateful for your role in honoring our mother’s life.
May God bless you all abundantly for your compassion and kindness. We will never forget your supports.
With heartfelt thanks,
– Muhammed Salihu Owuda
