Big Heart — She had a huge heart. She was always thinking of ways to help others — even during her illness. There was a girl in our area with the exact same cancer as Asma. She was also the same age. Once Asma found out about this, she was looking forward to meeting her and becoming friends with her. Asma told us that she was going to advise and help this girl along the way, since she has been through it herself and knows what it's like to be in that position. Asma had even gotten a present for this girl. Although Asma had good intentions and was eager to meet her, her heart was broken when she realized the girl’s family did not want their daughter to meet Asma.

Whenever people would come over to our home, Asma would sit at her bed with a big box with the words, “Asma’s Candy Box” written on it. She would sit as the kids would line up before her to get some candy. Asma would pick a candy out and give it to the kids one by one.

She was also the type to extend a helping hand – especially to my mother. I remember Asma helping my mother make food as she sat in her wheelchair during Ramadhan. That is why every year in Ramadhan my mother cries especially when making food. She misses that very much.

Asma even got herself out of bed and dragged herself towards my mother because she heard her moan in pain. Subhaan’Allah…

Having said all that in this interview, I must mention that Asma was a very shy girl who never liked to speak unnecessarily. She was wise and kept true to herself and her family. She soon realized that family was the most important thing to her after experiencing the treatment she had received from so-called friends and relatives.

Al-istiqamah: You wrote on your blog that you had dreams about her, following her passing?

Omar: We still have dreams about her. I have flashbacks of her often — both happy and painful memories. I will wake up crying from dreams of Asma. I will find myself suddenly thinking about her while I am in the middle of doing my work or simply trying to sleep. Not a day goes by without us reminiscing about the old times shared with Asma.

Al-istiqamah: Is there anything else you would like to add?

Omar: Yes, I am forever grateful that Allah Subhanawata’la blessed my family and me with a person like Asma who taught us the meaning of patience, love, determination and most of all: faith in Allah. I can only hope that describing her life and experiences brings benefit to the Muslims and rest of the world.

May Allah reunite us with Asma once again. Ameen
May Allah reward my parents for everything that they've gone through and continue to go through. Ameen
May Allah elevate Asma’s status in Jannah to the highest. Ameen
May Allah give my parents and family completely sabr. Ameen

Al-istiqamah: Ameen. Brother Omar, we are truly grateful to have had the opportunity to conduct this interview with you. We end with a request that our readers recite the duas (supplications) above for Asma and her family.

Source: al-istiqamah.com

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