One Light Has Gone
Seven days have passed, many things were lost when your figure left, not only physically, but also all the struggles and sacrifices. You often don't demand much attention, even though your service to your family is priceless. Memories of you are always alive in every step. There is sincerity in your every treatment. You never complain, even though your days are full of challenges. You know that your main duty is to give the best for your family. As the head of the family, you obviously consider it a non-negotiable responsibility.
You'll never forget how hard you work. Whenever you come home, even though fatigue is evident on your face, you still smile and always have time to joke around. And that smiling face is the result of persistence that never wanes. Wanting to ensure the family's happiness, and that's what makes you never give up. Back then, every night, you'd sit together, asking about school and what I learned that day. Not only did you care about academic achievement, but also about the values that life should hold. You taught me about hard work, honesty, and the importance of respecting each other.
Dad, you always try to understand what I like. "Nothing is instant, son. Keep trying, it will definitely pay off." Those words instilled the spirit in me to keep doing, do it again and not stop. There is never a story of the difficulties you face, so that no one is burdened. Problems come and go, you face them with your head held high and your heart firm.
Losing you is an unfilled void. There are many things I want to say to you, but there are no more opportunities, behind that there are also many lessons that I need to continue. There were never any sweet words from you, it wasn't your style. However, every drop of sweat you shed, every time you sacrifice, is an invaluable form of love. Giving everything you can.
Dad may be gone, but the memories of his perseverance, sincere love, and countless sacrifices will continue to guide me and my family. This loss is hard, but I know that your life's journey has provided a solid and exemplary foundation. And that is what will always strengthen us, even without your presence by our side.
One thing is for sure, I will never be able to repay everything you have given.
Thank you for every moment of your life, Dad...
The memories are still vivid in my head as we both hugged his body tightly and carried him straight to the grave door, slowly unwrapping the shroud that wrapped his body. You then removed the shroud covering her face so that I could clearly see her smiling, radiant face.
Now there is no more parent who always guided, advised and motivated me during my stay in Kuala Simpang city. He had a life experience that inspired everyone around him. I have heard all his stories and I have learned a lot from him. I still have memories of when we used to talk, laugh and joke together.
Now, when I remember and reminisce you only prayers can be said. may Allah SWT give you the best place in His side, Amen.
For me to not just a memory my brother, every scene good or bad in our view, is actually a lesson that contains wisdom. We say we don't like something even though it is good for us, because not everything can go according to our wishes, there is Allah who is all-regulating and all-knowing what is best for humans.
I really appreciate your sincerity to try to cheer me up in times of sorrow. My prayers, your prayers and everyone's prayers may be conveyed to my father who is now in the grave, always accompanied by light, as the light he has made in illuminating his family's life while in the world (I'm sure he'll get better than what he was given).
Aminn ya rabb