***Hopeful Living***
~If you are going to let something flood your mind and soul let it be faith, love and kindness.~
•PositivevibesIslam•
“Wow…Ma Shaa Allah!!!… Today’s khutbah was exceptionally inspiring.” Exclaimed Umm’ Khalid.
“Exactly!…Ya’ Habeebaty” Hameedah replies “Not only that but it was entertaining as well.” She said laughing
“Ahahahah… Please don’t even start before we become a scene to watch.” Catching her breath “The invited speaker by the mercy of Allah was able to capture my attention with his examples of relatable occurrences and situations.”
“Yes sis you are right!…it made his admonition more understandable.” Replies Hameedah as she tries to hold on tightly to Khalid who obviously wants to play around the Masjid. “And I am glad Usthad Fulaan made the suggestion for guest speakers for our Masjid’s Jumu’ah khutbah.”
“Na’am…indeed it’s a good way for us to get enlightened without stepping out of our neighborhood and even the young and old gets to enjoy the experience as well… Alhamdullilah! May Allah accept the deed from all involved and grant them goodness in this world and in the hereafter.”
“Aameen” responded Hameedah.
“Ummi” Khalid whines
Turning to look at him “What is it dear?”
“I want to go and play with Ahmad and Abdullah.”
“Not today dear, we have to leave soon, in Shaa Allah you will get to see them at your hifz class tomorrow” she says bending to rub his head.
“That reminds me…. What surah is our little sheik memorizing presently?”
“Suratul Rahman” replies Khalid joyfully
“Awwww…Ma Shaa Allah!… That’s one of my favourite surah from the Glorious Qur’an.” She beams at him.
“And it’s seems it is fast becoming a favourite of his’ as well” Umm’ Khalid smiles proudly at Khalid “the zeal at which he recites and revises the surah is just something else. Alhamdullilah indeed! …it’s all by the mercy of Allah.”
“Yes sis…it sure is. I pray He continues to make it easy for him and us too.
“Aameen”.
Jumping excitedly “Ummi 2!!!”
“Yes dear” replies Hameedah
“Should I recite suratul Rahman for you?” He asked cheekily
“Sure thing! Ya’ sheik!… I would love to hear your beautiful recitation…please go on.”
“Audhubillahi Minashaytaani Rajeem…”
“Assalaamu alaikum waramatullah wabarakatuhu” Umm’ Kifayah interrupts
“Walaikum salaam waramatullah wabarakatuhu” chorused Hameedah, Khalid and Umm’ Khalid. They exchanged hugs and handshakes, thereafter Umm’ Kifayah tickles both Khalid and Sumayyah in turns.
Adjusting Sumayyah on her back”Dear big sis how have you been? It’s been a while we saw you last.”
“Yes ooo, that’s true…did you travel out of the country?” Enquires Hameedah.
Shaking her Head for Emphasis “Travel kee! No sweethearts, I have pretty much been around… I have just been busy with an upcoming program an NGO I belong to is having next month. In fact, this is a circular for the program” she says handing one to each of them.
“Wow…Ma Shaa Allah!!!… An awareness program on infertility…hmmm…This should be interesting.”
“Yes bi’dhnillah Ta’aala, we pray it is that and more. Infact issues such late childbearing, miscarriages, PCOC, PID, Ovarian Cyst and many more would be discussed that day In Shaa Allah.”
“Sincerely I can’t wait! I am always a craze for new knowledge. In Shaa Allah I will be there…correction we will both be there. Umm’ Khalid says touching Hameedah lightly “Won’t we sis?”
“Hmmm” diverted from her thoughts “It’s really nice of you and your group to do this, really it is but I think I will pass” lowering her gaze to hide the tears the discussion was prompting.
“Hmmm …Big Sis… Don’t worry she is just overwhelmed that’s all…In Shaa Allah we will be there. I will try my best to convince her.
“Please do, because there is a segment I had suggested Hameedah for…”
“What!!!” Shocked at Umm’ Kifayah
“Be calm sweetheart” she says as she rubs her shoulder “You know I wouldn’t do anything to cause you harm…at least intentionally.” She smiled. ” Actually there would be an open mike session, which basically gives people who have something to share concerning the issues discussed or related issues to speak out and be heard.”
Cuts in…”Sooo….why did you suggest me Sis?” She says confused.
“Why wouldn’t I?…you are a source of inspiration whether you admit it or not.”
“Me”?… She asks clearly more confused than before.
“Yes You” raising Hameedah’s head up so she can read the pride in her eyes. ” I am yet to come across any one as strong as you are….my dear the faith and trust you have patiently held onto is worth admiring. I remember one occasion when someone had made an ill comment in regards to you not having a child and how you had confidently responded respectfully that everything Allah (swt) has decreed is indeed good and that your situation might be best for you even if you or those around you don’t like it. You went further explaining with care the role of Qadr (predestination) in the lives of Man and how we only know about that which we have been given knowledge of and nothing more.”
“Oooo…I remember that incident…. it was 6 months ago right?” says Umm’ Khalid….and Alhamdullilah the Sis later apologized…didn’t she Hameedah? She asked
“Yes dear…Alhamdullilalh…she did.”
“Yea I know….I was there remember.” She said laughing lightly. But how you handled the whole situation that day was beautiful and since then you had earned my respect.”
“Hmmm….May Allah swt make me better than what you think of me and forgive me my short comings…Aameen. Anyways all that is now water under the bridge.”
“Yes dear…truly said.” She smiles “Then I hope you would do us the honour then, because I for one believe we need more people to believe and have faith like you do …because the alarming rate at which women are getting depressed by these issues is now extremely high.”
“It is the sad reality we presently live in…” “Hmmm” being thoughtful “Ok I will think about your proposition, perform my isthikhara and get back to you in Shaa Allah.”
Excitedly “Ma Shaa Allah!!!… That is utterly nice of you. Jazaakumllahu khayran sweets.”
Feeling amused ” Yea…right….” Teasingly ” I have not given my word oooo” she smiled “Because I know you, you won’t stop until you get what you want.”
“In Shaa Allah… Everything will work out for the best.” I am sorry to be a party pooper but I have to go so I can feed Lil’ miss sunshine before she becomes dramatic” Umm’ Khalid says smiling.
“No problem, same here…. My grand daughter is coming for the weekend I have to visit the mall for the lil’ Madam.”
“And I also have to drop by my mother- In-law’s place. So… I guess I will see you both at the halqa on Sunday?
“Na’am In shaa Allah”… Says Umm’ Khalid as she takes hold of Khalid’s hand ” Assalaamu alaikum waramatullah wabarakatuhu… Have a lovely weekend bi’dhnillah”.
“Walaikum salaam waramatullah wabarakatuhu” Hameedah and Umm’ Khifayah chorused.
She hugs them both in turn thereafter she strolls out of the masjid to her house which was 3 houses away from the masjid.
“So till Sunday dear…In Shaa Allah”.
“Yes Big Sis, In Shaa Allah till Sunday. Assalaamu alaikum waramatullah wabarakatuhu”
“Walaikum salaam waramatullah wabarakatuhu”
They both shake hands then turn to walk in the direction that would lead to where their cars were parked.
~Don’t hurt someone so much that they sit on the prayer mat and cry because of you and the pain you’ be given them.~
•Anonymous•
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