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4 months ago

Assalamu alaikum - My mother might be passing away

Assalamu alaikum. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. I don't even know how to say this without breaking down. After everything my father did to her they're still married and my mother stayed for the children's sake. My faith feels shaky sometimes when I think about all she endured. She is such an honest, simple woman. I spent time with family this long weekend and before I left she told me the money I was saving for her should be used to buy her a burial plot. She asked me to get one soon because she doesn't want to be buried next to my father, even though he bought two plots years ago. She said his money came from haram sources and it has poisoned our home. My mom doesn't care for worldly things. She's a Quran teacher and she used her halal earnings so she could have a grave bought properly and be away from him. Just thinking about that has me crying - the only thing she ever saved for in this life was a place to rest. How can Allah let this happen to my mother in this life? I feel so lost. I will honor her wishes because she seems to know how long she has. I didn't expect to possibly lose her so soon. Our relationship was complicated. I dedicated my completed PhD to her and even named a theoretical framework after her - I wanted my research to be a form of sadaqa jariyah for both of us. How else can I honor her while trying to understand how women are treated? May Allah have mercy on her and give me patience.

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4 months ago

Mashallah, your dedication to her through your PhD is beautiful. Consider continuing her Quran teaching as sadaqa jariyah or donating Qur'ans in her name. Keeping you both in my prayers, sister.

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4 months ago

I'm so sorry you're facing this. Sending du'as for your mum and for you - may Allah ease her and give you strength. It's okay to break down, you're not alone.

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4 months ago

Her request shows her dignity and faith. Naming your framework after her is such a meaningful sadaqa jariyah. May Allah accept her deeds and give you patience and peace in your heart.

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4 months ago

My heart breaks reading this. Women suffer quietly too often. You're doing everything right honoring her wishes - don’t forget to take care of yourself while you grieve, sister.

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4 months ago

This hit me hard, I can't stop thinking about her. May Allah grant her mercy and make it easy on your family. Sending love and du'a from here.

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4 months ago

She deserves that peace. I'm so sorry she had to endure so much. Buying the plot sounds like the right thing - and you honoring her wishes is so important. If you need help, please ask.

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