Hope and Despair

It was a sad Friday in the office last week. We were informed of a tragic accident involving family members of our colleague. A car in which her husband was driving was involved in an accident which caused 4 death and two critically injured. In deed, the news saddened us all and left us feeling helpless. It made my own little 'problem' seems so little compared to what our colleague has to go through. With a husband and daughter in ICU while her Mom, sister, daughter and maid passed away.

Yes, life is precious. Life is fragile. I was just telling someone that I have totally accepted what I have to personally go through. I am fully prepared. Death can happen tomorrow, or a year or two later or many more years. We can only do our best and prepare for the worse. With lots of hope and prayers. Tawakal alAllah

But then again, it does not apply only for those with a critical illness but also for us all who are healthy and fit. Death can happen to us tomorrow too. (I have written about this in an earlier post).

Nevertheless, when something like this happen, it just shocked and numbed everyone. We were all lost for words. No words can ever express out deepest sympathy to the grieving family. All we can offer is our prayers apart from what little we can offer in terms of physical and financial support.

To Hazita and Haniza, have total faith in what Allah has in store. Bersangka baik kepada Allah. Afterall, as the saying goes, with every cloud there is a silver lining. It may sound so cliche but it is also very true.

And let this incident be a reminder to us all. In time like this, this is one of the most powerful surah to recite.

Have a good week everyone.

Salam.