Released Feb 2025
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My journey through grief and art
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My mother's passing:
After a two month battle with pancreatic cancer, my mother returned to her creator peacefully on the 11th of Muharram- the month of Allah. Throughout her journey, she remained an active and joyful soul, making those around her laugh despite her pain. Allah swt blessed us with the opportunity to care for her.
She had lived a life of being of service to others and had impacted so many lives. Her final days and janazah was a testament to her status in Allah's eyes, alhumdulillah.
The masjid was overflowing. There were hundreds of people. "I have been coming to this masjid for over 30 years, this is the biggest janazah I've seen," someone said. As I stood amongst the crowd, I couldn't stop smiling while repeating, "Alhumdulillah". May Allah accept her into Jannah, ameen.
This experience has made me reflect a lot. As humans, we are flawed. So what quality of ours will make someone drive across the city in the middle of a work day to attend our janazah?
The women who held me close and told me their stories, all had similar experiences. My mother was a cheerful personality that brought happiness and was always there for everyone in their time of grief. Always ready to help. From children to elders, they all had a story.
This journey has taught me that illness can be a profound opportunity to seek forgiveness, earn rewards, and grow closer to Allah before returning to Him. It is a blessing.
Now, I am channeling the lessons learned from her life into a collection of three large-scale paintings in her honor. As her daughter, it's my duty to carry on her legacy.
These works are rooted in the Quranic stories that gave me comfort throughout this experience, and my hope is they bring solace to others, as they did for me.
Thank you for your prayers and support throughout this time. May Allah swt bless you and your loved ones, forgive us all, and grant our parents Jannatul Firdous, ameen.
-Saleha, Nasim's Daughter
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