Dr. Eyad's Words at His Daughter Sarah's Grave - Page Team

Dr. Iyad's Speech at His Daughter Sarah's Grave

Introduction and Reflections on Divine Decree

Yet, I have never been displeased with Allah's decree, praise be to Allah, and by Allah's grace. Yesterday, she said to me, "Dad, read me verses about Paradise and its sweetness, by Allah's grace." And the day before yesterday, she had choking fits because the disease had consumed her lungs. She had choking fits and, while choking, she said, "There is no god but Allah, O Allah, O Lord, praise be to Allah, there is no god but Allah."

By Allah, I do not think that Allah, the Almighty, will do anything but honor her, especially a young girl who is not burdened. By Allah, I do not think that Allah will do anything but honor her.

Paradise and Meeting Loved Ones

It has become very easy for me and my family to do good deeds so that we may meet her in Paradise. Allah, the Almighty, says: {And those who believe and whose offspring follow them in faith - We will join with them their offspring, and We will not deprive them of anything of their deeds. Every person is pledged for what he has earned.} (Quran 52:21)

But by Allah, I cannot imagine a father who neglects the upbringing of his children until he sees one of them die in disobedience or in disbelief. By Allah, I cannot imagine how he could lay his head on his pillow. He has the right to grieve deeply, for they may be separated from one who will never meet again, one in Paradise forever and the other in the Fire forever. And by Allah, this is the real grief.

The Real Grief

{Say, "Indeed, the losers are those who will lose themselves and their families on the Day of Resurrection. Alas, that is the manifest loss."} (Quran 39:15) A person may lose himself and his family in the Fire, separated. And they may be in Paradise while others are in the Fire, O punishment of Allah, what a trust.

By Allah, as much as I grieve for my daughter leaving me, there is more comfort, more reassurance, and more happiness that Allah has sealed her fate in this condition, by Allah's grace and mercy.

Advice and Reminder

In this regard, my brothers, I advise and emphasize, trying to take the word from him: "Uncle, say a word that I can hold you accountable for on the Day of Judgment." He is silent, the word comes out, the word comes out, and I hope that Allah will have mercy on you. Say, "There is no god but Allah." The Prophet, peace be upon him, hoped that this uncle of his, who defended him and ransomed him with himself, his wealth, and his children, would meet him in Paradise. But he died on the religion of Abd al-Muttalib. By Allah, this is very painful, I personally cannot bear it.

Praise be to Allah, praise be to Allah who honored me that my daughter died patient, content, and not displeased. Even in the moments when she was exhausted, she would wake up and say, "Did I pray Dhuhr?" No, pray Dhuhr. She was keen on her hijab, keen on her modesty, by Allah's grace. She was angered and annoyed to see any disregard for Allah's command. "Dad, look what they say about the committed, Dad, look what they say about Islam, by Allah's grace."

The Virtues of the Righteous Sarah

So, from my good opinion of Allah, I believe that He will honor her, and that Allah's company is better for her than our company. My task now is to do good in the remaining time, which is indeed short, so that I may join her.

Conclusion and Supplication

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and may Allah reward you all for your attendance. I ask Allah to honor you with guidance and guidance for your loved ones and to gather you with them in the highest Paradise without any prior reckoning or punishment. And may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family.