Tough Times After a Car Crash – A Muslim’s Test

Salam everyone, just wanted to let out what’s been going on ’cause it’s honestly one of the toughest things I’ve ever faced. Me, my dad, and my sister were in a really bad car accident. Alhamdulillah, my sister and I just got some bruises and scratches, but my dad got hurt real bad. He injured his spine and just had surgery on it. Alhamdulillah the surgery went well, but he’s still in a very critical state. It’s messed with his lungs so he can’t breathe or cough on his own – he’s on a ventilator now. And his bowels aren’t working right either. Seeing him in so much pain and discomfort is just breaking my heart. I never thought I’d see someone so strong like this. I keep telling myself that Allah knows what I don’t, and I’m trying so hard to trust His wisdom and mercy. But I’m not gonna lie, there are times where I just can’t stop crying. It’s so, so hard. My dad keeps saying that the person who rear-ended us should be held responsible. Hearing him say that while he’s going through all this just makes it even more painful. Right now I’m scared, overwhelmed, and don’t know what to do, but I keep making dua that Allah grants him full shifa, takes away his pain, gives our family strength, and lets justice happen the right way. Please remember my dad in your duas. We’re holding onto hope and putting our trust in Allah.