Comments on: How to Remain Productive While Grieving

By: samer

samer — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:21:20 +0000

“And we will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and life and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient. Those who when disaster strikes them, say, “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” (Sura Al Baqarah, 2:155/156) “Verily, on the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve.” (Sura Yunus, 10:62) “Those who spend their possessions [for the sake of Allah] by night and by day, secretly and openly, shall have their reward with their Sustainer; and no fear need they have, and neither shall they grieve.” (Sura Al Baqarah, 2:274) “Verily, those who have attained to faith and do good works, and are constant in prayer, and dispense charity – they shall have their reward with their Sustainer, and no fear need they have, and neither shall they grieve.” (Sura Al Baqarah, 2:277) “But Allah will safeguard all who were conscious of Him, [and will grant them happiness] by virtue of their [inner] triumphs; no evil shall ever touch them, and neither shall they grieve.” (Sura Az-Zumar, 39:61) “For, behold, all who say, “Our Sustainer is Allah”, and thereafter stand firm [in their faith] – no fear need they have, and neither shall they grieve.” (Sura Al Ahqaf, 46:13) May Allah (SWT) Raise The Ranks of our brothers and sisters - including all those affected by acts of atrocities both here and abroad- and shower all their families with an abundance of (Sabr) Patience - and Comfort (Insha Allah) God willing

By: Rehab

Rehab — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:04:15 +0000

Indeed In Allah, you find a true empathizer.
With all the ups and downs of life, nothing gives me peace but recitation of the Quran and sujood.Nothing gives me relief but crying out to Allah.
A great article, worth a read because life is a garden of roses, thus there are thorns.

By: ummulkhair ibrahim

ummulkhair ibrahim — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:04:14 +0000

jazakumullahukhairan for sharing

By: fathima

fathima — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:04:13 +0000

Yes …jazakallah.3 days before my cousine’s husband passed away.they have 3 kids;aged 9, 7 and 3.it’s unbearable when that 3 aged toddler cries finding his father….

By: Sonia

Sonia — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:04:13 +0000

Salam El Leh Kum, Hanan (Mashallah, what a beautiful name).
Thank you for writing this article. We lost our little girl, Maryam (8) whilst on a family holiday abroad in August of this year. My husband and I along with our son are coping ok. One thing that keeps me going in particular is keeping a cheerful attitude and allowing it to override my pain. It helps me to patiently preserve internally as hard as it is. It is difficult at times but I allow myself to cry when I feel a wave of emotion take over and Alhamduallah I’ll immediately feel better. The best advice I can give is to say “Alhamduallah” these words alone helped me thru the entire ordeal, every step of the way (all thanks to Allah and then to my sister in law) who kept reminding me to say it over and over again. It bought a level of peace that I cannot explain even though in front of me I saw something that was beyond my comprehension. Alhamduallah reading sura Al Kahf every Friday helps to again set in that reminder that all things happen for a reason. At the end of the day we are all on a track to see our Rabb and inshallah we will all be reunited with our loved ones. That is the focus now and I’m trying ardently to do the best I can until that which is promised comes to pass. Maryam (may Allah bless her) has gone ahead of us and is with her grandfather. Alhamduallah she is waiting for us. Alhamduallah we are not going to leave her behind but she has gone ahead and for that I say Alhamduallah. All praise and glory belong to Allah subhanallah ta’Allah. He is the most compassionate, kind, loving, caring, gentle and he is able to comprehend all things. Alhamduallh.

By: Javeria

Javeria — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:04:13 +0000

AOA
Very well written.I loved this line the most “The words speak to me at my exact time of need” while your mentioning to make Quran your oxygen.
I want to share my personal experience of how I felt that Quran is speaking to me at time of distress. I was in a situation of stress and having insomnia, so I got up from bed and decided to offer Tahajjud. Before offering Salah I was searching for some YouTube video related to patience. I found a video where Quranic ayah was mentioned where ALLAH had said that He is the one who strengthened Umm-e-Musa’s heart when she let her son Musa (A.S) in the river.Umm-e-Musa was in such a difficult situation where she had to do this.How difficult it would have been for a mother.
I was 7-8 months pregnant at that time and my ultrasonologist told me the news of a baby boy ALHUMDULILAH .The word of Umm-e-Musa was like for me….it was like a message for me.
I offered Tahajjud and prayed alot that ALMIGHTY ALLAH strengthen my heart.I myself cannot bear this situation, You are the one to strengthen me and my heart.
The tip I want to share is that patience comes from ALLAH. So we should pray that May ALLAH make us amongst those who are patient when a calamity strikes them and be those who are grateful to Him. AMEEN

By: Sidra

Sidra — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:04:13 +0000

SubhanAllah :-) Beautifully written.

By: Tahasin Khan

Tahasin Khan — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:04:12 +0000

Many a times the loss of a closed one also becomes a testing time for our faith. In our agony we start questioning Allah(swt) and at times na auzubillah also get angry with his plans. It becomes very crucial at such delicate moments to remind ourselves that Allah does not put a soul through a hardship that it cannot cope with and He will replace our loss with something better. Also someone’s death is a reminder for us that it is only a matter of time before we join them. It should thus stimulate us to prepare for our aakhirah even more vigorously.

By: Hefsa

Hefsa — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:00:33 +0000

In reply to Sonia. Assalamualaikum Sonia, I hope this message reaches you in the best state of health and iman inshallah. I am writing on behalf of a dear friend who recently lost her young daughter, it was sudden and unexpected, and everyone is still reeling from this loss. They are coping by holding close to Allah (SWT) and His promise for reuniting them with their beloved daughter in the next life. She is seeking someone who has dealt with a similar tragedy like hers to speak with and share ways to cope with this grief. Please let me know if there is any way she could reach out and connect with you or any muslim bereaved parent groups online or elsewhere she could connect with. It would be much appreciated. Jazakallah khair.

By: asma badar

asma badar — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:24:42 +0000

A very good arrival. I consider it something send my way from Allah swt through your way to help ease my pain. I lost my sister aged 27, battling a lung disease, 13 days ago. Although she was ill but we were never prepared for her death. So her death was devastating for us, but Alhamdulillah, it is through only the blessings of Allah swt that we are bearing this grief gracefully. He swt gave us patience and insight to evaluate our lives as well.

May Allah swt bless us all with success of this world and hereafter ameen