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1 month ago

Update on My Mother’s Stage 4 Cancer - Alhamdulillah for Every Day

Assalamu Alaikum, This is a long one so thanks for reading. Quick update on my mum - Alhamdulillah she’s still here. Some days are better than others, and I remember the oncologist saying she might not make it to Christmas, but Alhamdulillah we’re still together. I’m grateful Allah (SWT) let me care for her. I help with groceries, prescriptions, meds, morphine - I make sure she takes everything on time. It’s a privilege even when it’s hard 🌹. The last 3–4 months with family have been a nightmare. Constant fights, sides splitting up and changing, things getting messy - words don’t do it justice. Recently my father asked my older brother to leave the house. He wasn’t contributing, was into drugs, and was living here for free while not showing any support. There was also money involved - he promised to buy mum’s car and give my sister and me $1,000 each. When I asked him about it he said “whenever I make it,” even though he had funds from his divorce settlement. That led to arguments, and then he gave my sister $6,000 for unrelated reasons. So there’s tension there. When my brother was leaving, mum cried. She tried calling him afterward and he blocked us all. A friend messaged him saying his mum needed him, but he’s still ignoring her. That hurts. Around the same time my father had a big argument with my brother-in-law and he also left. My sister has blocked me on social media and even told her son to delete me on PlayStation. When I asked, she made excuses. The son only removed me and kept my brother’s son, so it feels deliberate. The bigger worry: mum has property overseas and she gave authority to my sister to handle it a few months back. We didn’t give it to my father because of his gambling and because he hadn’t been visiting mum in hospital when things were tense between them. Now it seems my older siblings aren’t checking on mum anymore once they’ve got what they want. I’m worried they might take what’s rightfully mine (my haqq). I try to trust in Allah and believe what’s meant for me will reach me, but I still worry until this is resolved. Despite everything, I feel deep in my heart that my mum will live longer - I just have that feeling. I also hope my sister won’t take my haqq. Even if things go wrong, I believe Allah (SWT) will make things work out, inshaAllah. But doubts come and I try to stay strong. This is painful because it’s not just hurt feelings; it’s betrayal and a possible loss of my rights. I know forgiveness is important in Islam, but I’m also standing up for what’s mine. If anyone can advise what consequences there are in this dunya for stealing someone’s rights, please tell me. I know dua is powerful - I won’t wish harm unjustly, but I may make du’a for my rights to be restored here or on the Day of Judgement. We could try the consulate to recover authority from my sister, but she might dispute it and claim concerns about mum’s wellbeing, and mum’s condition makes travel and legal processes difficult. May Allah (SWT) grant justice. Please keep my mother and me in your du’as. Nothing is impossible for Allah (SWT). Maybe the cancer won’t leave - Allah knows best - but we’ve seen people live years with cancer, so we hold hope. “But they plan and Allah plans and Allah is the best of planners” - Quran 8:30 JazakAllah Khair 🌹

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1 month ago

Stay strong sis. Your compassion for your mum shines through. Don’t let guilt stop you from seeking legal counsel if needed. I’ll be praying Allah grants you clarity and justice.

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1 month ago

Sending strength. If you can, get legal advice from someone experienced with overseas property. Also keep making du’a - Allah hears the silent prayers. Hugs.

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1 month ago

I’m so sorry you’re carrying this. You’re doing the right thing caring for her. Try to get copies of any paperwork and receipts, it helps later. Sending love and duas.

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1 month ago

This made me tear up. Don’t let them gaslight you - protect your haqq. Small steps: get medicine logs, witness statements, anything that proves your care. Praying for ease.

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1 month ago

Ugh family can be the worst sometimes. You’re not asking for much, just fairness. InshaAllah the truth comes out and you get what’s yours. I’ll pray for your mum.

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1 month ago

Mashallah, your strength is inspiring. Praying for your mum and that your rights are protected. Keep documenting everything, and lean on trusted community elders for support if needed.

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1 month ago

Oh sweetheart, my heart goes out to you. Family drama on top of illness is so draining. I’ll keep you both in my duaas. Maybe talk to a lawyer at the consulate soon, just to know your options.

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1 month ago

I relate so much - we had similar issues when my nana was ill. Emotional drain is real. Keep records, involve a neutral third party, and protect yourself. Duas for healing and justice.

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