Aminah Assilmi

Aminah Assilmi, a renowned scholar of Islam, passed away on March 5th in a car accident. I had the honor of meeting her when she had come to speak at our Musjid. I remember her being a tall, beautiful and very warm woman. People were standing in line to meet her. She gave me the longest hug :)
May Allah forgive her sins and admit her into Paradise. Ameen.
To Allah we belong, to Him we return.
I found some information on her which I think everyone should read. It's such an amazing and inspirational story. Read it here and here.

Good News For Those Who've Lost A Loved One.

I can't imagine the pain someone might feel at the death of a loved one. However, when you hear Ahadeeth such as the one below it gives you hope and consolation knowing that your pain will bring you joy many times stronger than your grief.

Volume 8, Book 76, Number 432:
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Allah says, 'I have nothing to give but Paradise as a reward to my believer slave, who, if I cause his dear friend (or relative) to die, remains patient (and hopes for Allah's Reward)."