This World (Dunya) is Nothing But A Beautiful Lie...💔💔📿

 


A few months before the new year commenced - 2024, the biggest tragedy of my life took place - an unexpected and sudden tragedy - my father's demise. It was 29th November 2023 when my father breathed his last. A healthy and very able individual unexpectedly just slipped away.  Since then, my outlook on life changed and my life. The value of this 'dunya' (world) lessened, and I began to appreciate things that have an everlasting impact (doing good & giving back in any way possible) instead of this 'dunya' gibberish. His death was a huge shock & still is...

Since that moment, 4 months have passed and during the month of  March 2024 (the month of Ramadan), another occurrence deeply touched me. The short yet inspiring story of a young brother known as 'Omar Algaf'. He passed away at the young age of 22 due to a car crash incident. The story of his demise went viral on TikTok (how I found out) and a close family member attended his janazah (burial) as it's one of the rights a Muslim has upon another Muslim. 

The more videos I saw about this brother, the more I got moved and in awe. He was a Muslim. A decent and noble Muslim brother, from what I gathered and a huge number of people attended his burial. Looks-wise, he was appealing but more importantly, his characteristics and personality were worthy of praise. Additionally, he died during the holy month of Ramadan - on the most sacred day of the week - Jummah (Friday) while fasting. Dying in such circumstances is a positive sign for a dying Muslim - an ending which many desire: the holy month, on the day of Jummah (Friday) & fasting.   

Eventually, after everything I gathered about the situation, it made me re-think and reflect quite a lot about myself & life. For starters, it reminded me to embrace my faith more and do good in this temporary life for the permanent afterlife. Also, it reminded me to appreciate my loved ones, especially a dear family member who I felt is very similar to the late deceased - especially in regards to the practising of the deen (religion)

While no one is perfect, this family member is very dedicated to the deen (religion) despite the challenges and people around him saying all sorts.

Consequently, after my father's untimely demise and brother's Omar Algaf's departure, I have begun to see life differently - hoping to focus on being a better righteous being and embracing Islamic values even more because as it's been acknowledged and said, 'This dunya (life) is nothing but a beautiful lie.'          

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