Dear Adel,
Assalammualaikum sayang. Your father and i was in Saudi Arabia while i was carrying you in my tummy since he was working there at that time. I was working as a field engineer and when I received the news that I was pregnant with you, that gave me the courage to leave work and be with your father in Saudi Arabia. After being there for a while I have learnt to love the place, the people and the activities that we get to do on you father's days off from work which we would usually travel and explore the kingdom. We got to know families who really live their life the islamic way and they would try to do everything in the way of Allah. One of the family that we managed to get close to was the family of Haji Yadzid.
Hj. Yadzid was a friend of ayah from his workplace, a Malaysian as well, who grew close to ayah as they were working on the same shift. Usually on the days off we would go for road trips to Makkah, Madinah and we even managed to travel to Haql from our home in Yanbu. Through these road trips, I got close to Hj. yadzid's wife, Kak Ayu, who I accepted as my own sister there. I felt that this relationship was a blessing from Allah as it opened up my eyes what a Muslim family means and the importance of raising children to be close to Allah.
I love the way that they would communicate with their three children, you could feel the bond and the affection they have with each other. They would perform their solah with Hj. Yadzid as the imam and his son would read the Qamat and both of them are blessed with beautiful voices. Through my observation, I realized Haji Yadzid would be reciting the Quran during his free time and once the son realizes this, Rausyan would join in and recite it as well. We were all excited when we knew that I was expecting you and when I left back to Malaysia to give birth to you, Hj. Yadzid mentioned to Ayah that he will be having another "anak buah" soon, referring to you.
Unfortunately, about a week after you were born we had a devastating news that their whole family was involved in an accident on their way back to Yanbu from Tabuk where they had spent a short holiday there. The accident was pretty severe that left both Hj Yadzid and his son, Rausyan in the intensive care unit. Approximately about a week later we were told that Hj. Yadzid had passed away. I had tears in my eyes when I got to know the news although I had only known him for a short while for he is a wonderful person. This just made me realize where I stand in the battle to be a good muslim with all the temptations of the world be it materialistic or socially.
I called Kak Ayu to send my condolences, however I found myself speechless and unable to utter any words to console this kind lady. She was the one with words of strength and humbleness while I was holding back tears. I was inspired and amazed with the strength, courage and patience of Kak Ayu. She accepted that this was fated by Allah and kept her cool while fighting for her children. Only Allah knows what sadness lies in her heart, however my prayer will always be with her. May Allah always grant her the strength and patience she needs to continue on with her day by day routines.
Although you did not get to know the kind man, Hj Yadzid personally, I want you to know that there was this man who was excited to meet you and that he was a wonderful person. I hope you grow up to love Allah, the Quran and that you have a big heart, wanting to help anyone in need as this family did.
Aidil adha 2012
Will write again soon!
Lots of love,
Mama
