My
schoolmate passed early last Monday after less than a year of having cancer. I only
found out after reaching office and was in shock and disbelief for the better
part of the day. I mean, yes, I knew she had cancer and that the cancer made a
comeback but I didn’t expect her to leave so soon. My late brothers hung on and
fought against it for months before they finally lost to the evil C, so to find
that she left only 16 days after doing her CT scan was shocking to say the
least.
The
prayer shared by another friend: In our sadness with the loss, let’s redha with
her passing. She has met her Creator. May Allah accepts her and places her
among the blessed ones. May He forgives her sins and accepts her ibadah. And may
He grant the strength and patience to her family to accept the loss. Amin.
My
late friend left behind a husband and four young kids, three boys and one girl.
I grieve for them all. Rest in peace now, my friend. We will see each other
again, just not on earth.
Al-Fatihah.
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