Sabr

Assalaamualaikum Warhamutallahi Wabarakatuh,

One of many things that I have learnt from Asma is the fact that she NEVER, EVER complained about anything including her illness.

Looking back, ever since she was diagnosed with cancer until the day she passed away and was taken back by Allah Subhanawatalaa, she never complained.

She was bed-ridden for over about three years, yet no word or sign of any complaints or resentment.

She used to peek out the window and watch her school bus come and go every morning and afternoon, yet remained silent.

She used to watch her little cousins run around and have fun at parties as she sat on the bed or sofa and cheered them on.

She used to watch girls her age ride bikes around the block while she sat in her wheel chair.

There is one incident that really sticks out and shows how brave and courageous she was. She gave up her leg. Her leg was amputated all the way up to her hip.

When she got her leg amputated, we were afraid to face her. We were afraid because we didnt know what to tell her or what to say. We didnt know what she would experience or feel. We didnt know how she would react. We were afraid she would be hit with depression.

Anyways, her leg was amputated. It finally happened. We feared the day her leg would be amputated. But it happened. There was no looking back.

So my father said something about her leg being amputated. Asma's response blew us away.

Asma said, "Daddy, tho kiya howa? Mein aik taang se tho phir bhi hop karsakthi hoi." ("Daddy, so what? I can still hop with one leg.")

Allahu Akbar. I was in awe. Even now as I type this, Im speechless. The courage and patience that she had was unbelievable. Subhana'Allah. I really can learn from her.

She mentioned that little boy in Iraq whose all four limbs were lost as a result of the bombing by the U.S. He also lost his family including his parents.

Anyways, Asma went on to say that she feels so much pain and is very sad to see the little boy lose his limbs. She said that the fact that she had lost her leg is nothing compared to what the boy had little lost.

Subhana'Allah, look at that. Atleast myself, I freak out at the thought of breaking a bone or even losing a finger.

Im put to shame. Subhana'Allah. Im glad Asma came in my life so that I have a reminder of how we should have sabr regardless of what happens.

Asma, regardless all the trials she went through, always smiled and remained steadfast. She uplifted others spirits and gave their confidence a boost.

I know how much she wanted to walk. I was able to tell by her facial expression and the way she acted sometimes. However, not once did she complain or even utter a word of resentment.

Subhana'Allah.

Oh Allah, raise Asma's level and status in Jannah. Ameen.
Oh Allah, give us sabr and shiffa. Ameen.
Oh Allah, reunite us with Asma in the Akhirah. Ameen.

Assalaamualaikum Warahmutallahi Wabarakatuh.