Sharing a visit to the Mubarak Awali area paying condolences to a dear sister whose father recently passed away. Inna liLlahi wa inna ilaihi rajeoun. He, may Allah Ta’ala shower his Qabr with Nur and all the blissful delights of Jannah, has been blessed with an abode of dust in Jannatul Baqi close by this dear friends husband, his son in law. May Allah Ta’ala take this family in His special care and deem that they too can reside in this City of Light until they may join their loved ones, Ameen.
Masjid Falah, Mosque of Success, the local Masjid where father and son-in-law and grandsons offered their Salat when not in Masjid Nabawi.
A dear soul, whose footsteps will no longer walk the dusty paths, nor see the unique sights and conditions near his home. But then who would not want to swap those feet. Feet that will surely be following the Banner of Praise, being carried by the Best of Creation, SallAllahu alaihi wasallam on the Day of Rising. Feet stepping out with thousands of Sahabah, and the beloved Ahl Bayt, RadhiAllahu anhum, and countless pious predecessors RahmatuLlah alaihum. SubhanAllah!
May his eyes be resting on all the treats of Paradise. No longer straining with Dunyawi images.
May all the walls he sees be of pearls, rubies, emeralds, gold, silver, coral and all other unimaginable gems….
…may he eventually recline on couches of brocade, seated on high with all his loved ones, smiling, content, not remembering anything from this transient existence….
…plucking fruits, dates and pomegranates, all in abundance, selecting what the heart desires….
…where Angels will be perpetually coming to give Salam from every jewelled door…
"Peace be unto you for that you persevered in patience! How excellent is the final home!" (13:23-24)
…and wide-eyed damsels, like preserved pearls, peering from every Heavenly encrusted window…
…where the soil is a fine white powder of saffron and musk, and pebbles of pearl and sapphire…
…Verily the muttaqoon shall be amidst shades and springs…(77:41)
…and beautiful mansions in Gardens of everlasting bliss…(9:72)…
…and Gardens of Eternity: beneath them rivers will flow... (18:31)…
…rivers of water, the taste and smell of which are not changed; rivers of mik of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of clarified honey…(47:15)…
and…
…the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire…(56:21)
….and they will reside in the high dwellings in peace and security…(34:37)
…where a gentle breeze caresses…
…and refreshes in this eternal abode of radiant joy….where youth will never fade…
…and for those who fear Allah and keep their duty to their Lord, for them are built lofty rooms, one above the other, under which rivers flow. This is the Promise of Allah, and Allah does not fail in His Promise….(39:20)
Our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam said: "Allah said: ‘I have prepared for My slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart can imagine.’ Recite, if you wish:
No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy…" (32:17)
….its gates will be opened, and its keepers will say: "Salamun ‘alaykum!" You have done well, so enter to abide therein." (39:73)
May all this and more be for this dear departed husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend, Ameen. And for all he has left behind, Ameen. And for all who walk the streets of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Ameen, Ameen, Ameen.
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
Ameen to your moving dua.The pictures and words really bring out the pathetic(ness)of the dunya and the fact that it is Jannah that we should be yearning for.May Allah swt grant the family sabr and keep them steadfast.And reunite them with their beloved in Jannah.Ameen.
Comment by darulkhair homeschool — August 7, 2008 @ 3:34 am
Assalamualaikum dearest sister,
Ameen, ameen thuma ameen. Ya Allah! What honour you have bestowed on your slave, may the hearts of those left behind be enshrouded in Your Infinite Peace, may all the duas above be accepted and may we also be honoured with the dust of Baqi, ameen.
Comment by ikramuddin — August 7, 2008 @ 6:32 am
Wa ‘alaikumus Salam Darulkhair and Dear Brother Ikramuddin,
I am sure the family will be touched by your caring comments. Indeed what an honour, one that we all eagerly seek. Ya Rabb, Ya Lateef, Ya Wadud.
Wassalamu alaikum
Comment by almiskeenah — August 7, 2008 @ 8:30 pm
As-salaamualaikum sis
Beautiful dua’s Masha Allah. Ameen to them all. Please also include those who yearn to be walking the streets of Madinah & wishinig to rest in peace in the blessed soil of Madinah.
Comment by Slave — August 10, 2008 @ 8:39 am