Last night – for over three hours – I sat reading this sister’s blog. My heart goes out to her. May Allaah bless her, aid her, keep her strong in faith, and give her peace and contentment in both worlds. Aameen.

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For myself, not only was it an experience but also a reminder to thank Allaah for his countless bounties upon me; allaahumma lakal Hamdu kulluh wa laka-ashukru kullulh and also:

 رب أوزعني أن أشكر نعمتك التي أنعمت علي وعلى والدي وأن أعمل صالحا ترضاه وأصلح لي في ذريتي إني تبت إليك وإني من المسلمين

O my Lord! Grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favour which Thou has bestowed upon me, and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam.” (Quran; 46:15)