Assalamu Alaikum - How to Find Sabr and Keep Going When Life Feels Empty
Assalamu Alaikum. I'm a male in my early 20s. I lost my mother last week and it feels like the hardest time of my life. I had also lost my grandmother a few months ago. Everything had been fine with my family - we even celebrated my elder brother's marriage. The day after the wedding we were opening gifts and envelopes, everything seemed normal, and then my mother went to sleep and never woke up. Sitting next to her, shouting “Ammi, Ammi” and getting no response is a moment that will stay with me forever. I want to tell everyone who still has their parents: please love them more and spend time with them. I will always regret not spending enough time with her. She was the kindest person I knew; people admired her simplicity. I find myself crying when I'm alone and asking why this happened, why I should continue when the person I loved most is gone. I break down and question everything. I need advice on how to cultivate sabr (patience) during this time. I have important exams in a few days and I feel completely at the bottom. Please help me - share any practical steps, duas, or personal experiences of how you coped and managed to move forward while honoring the loss.