As some of you may have noticed, I wasn't at school on Friday. A close relative of mine passed away and my family and I attended the funeral. His whole family was devastated. We came in attempt to provide moral support and see my great uncle for the last time. It was a heartbreaking occurrence for all of us, but it also shed some light on foreign grounds.
I had never been to a funeral. Coming to this one taught me about the various traditions and rituals we Muslims do in burial ceremonies. It all started with the location. Relatives from all across the U.S came to a small chapel in Houston. Tears were shed and prayers were said. Afterwards, we carried the coffin to the grave, chanting numerous prayers along the way. Lastly, we placed his body in the tomb, making sure to tilt the head slightly towards Mecca, the holy city.
Though I learned many things, I didn't enjoy it. He was an important person in the eyes of my cousins and me. He will be truly missed, but something we must understand is that it is just another turn in the cycle of life.
Akbar, I'm so sorry for your lost. I also lost someone close to me this summmer and I've realized that sometimes losing someone close to you can bring a family closer together. It helps everyone cherish the small things in life,
ReplyDeleteAgain I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers will be sent to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I appreciate you sharing feelings this deep with us. It is a very hard yet bold thing to do and I greatly respect it. I am sorry you had to experience your first death with someone you were so close to, I remember my first time at a funeral when I was younger. It was not a fun experience what so ever, but like you said its all a part of life and they are in a better place with us every day. Hope you and your family have this sorrow of death lifted off your shoulders very soon.
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