Devastation is too meek an expression to explain what i feel.
There are no words that can, nor can any heal.
At 11.30 GMT, in a london hospital, my father's spirit left his body behind.
It shall never leave our hearts. Good bye, Baba jee. God speed.

Comments

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on losing a loved one,Sajjad.
May Baba jee rest in peace.
Anonymous said…
We belong to God and to Him is our return. No amount of words can make you feel better right now. You and your dad are in my prayers.
Anonymous said…
i'm so, so sorry for your loss. i read your blog for the first time yesterday and said a prayer for your babaji..i have said such goodbyes to people i have loved fiercely and well; it's strange how one finds the strength to go through the motions...and no, devastation is never word enough. there are never words enough. Allah be with you and your family, particularly in this time of terrible ghum.
Barooq said…
I've said it before, let me say it again: Patience is bullshit word.
I maybe conversant in a million narratives, but none of those I'd write to you. I'd write the line that actually was the only truth in all those sobbing condolences some 9 months back, though i cant whisper that as it was whispered to me.
'Sabar aata nahi hai, banday ko dheet hoona parta hai .'

ANd may God keep him all within Hisself--In Bliss, In peace.
Jugal said…
"Governing sense, mind and intellect, intent on liberation, free from desire, fear and anger, the sage is forever free."

May his soul find the greater peace...

Dude, just holler whenever you feel like it!
Anonymous said…
dear sajjad.Iam priyankas dad from chennai.You have written about your Dad the way only a caring and loving Son would write.Nothing in this world that we say or do will help in filling the void.The good lord will guide you and your family to go thru this trying time,he will give you the courage and strength to carry on the good work your Dad did.
love.
jimmy.
expressome said…
You are right...no words can heal, specially at a time like this. My prayers are with you Sajjad, my heart twin, a stranger whom I feel closer to than even some of my oldest friends. May Baba jee's soul rest in peace (Amen).May Allah give you and your family strength,hosla, and sabr to cope(Amen).

*hug*
junoesque said…
darling bachcha

please be strong. for everyone else's sake. and yours.

babajee se nahin mil payi. the loss is mine...

know that the great guy in the blue sky holds him close and he is at peace...

god bless

riitu
SUNITI JOSHI said…
I have no words to offer you. Are we ever prepared for the loss of our parents? They seem immortal.
If you had been here, would have given you a tight hug and cried with you. I will pray for his soul and for you too.

-suniti
Unknown said…
dear sajjad,

the only thing that came to mind ( I too lost my grandfather and had my mother fracture her spine in the past month) was that we can only hope that they have gone to a better place...

"kal phir jumme raat thi
main tere dar ke paas thi
udhar gaa rahe thhe moharram ke marsiye

par ek bhi ashk na baha saki
meri aankh thi sookhi, saqi
ashkon ka mera yeh pyala
tere gham mein khali ho chala"...

...
kya shok manaun?
Marsiya padhun?
“Ishqa” teri yaad main
aaj nachun main"


Remember him with love and let it wash away your grief. He is with his Maker now. God Bless.

R
haversack said…
I can understand the loss of a parent, having lost my mum, years ago, Sajjad. May you find the strength to deal with this tragedy.
Asmita said…
Dear Sajjad,

No words can replace the loving touch of a parent or the gentleness that only their voice manages to convey. I can only wish that you live such a wonderful life that baba jee looks in the eye of his maker, conveying the pride of a father.

Would an e-hug of understanding and support suffice, since the possibility of meeting you is remote at the moment?

Hugs
Asmita
Anonymous said…
Dear Sajid,

I am sorry to hear about your father's demise. My prayers are with you. May your father's soul rest in peace.

Regards,
Nishit
meshwork said…
Sajjad...
I'm really sorry Sajjad..there are no words..I'm really really sorry...
Allah mia is going take care of him from now on...he is at peace now...not feeling any pain now..and that's good isnt it...
I saw my grandpa struggle...in pain and agony for weeks before he left us..and I know it isn't good...not at all...
so sajjad...rona bhaut sara...cause he was your dad...aur phir ussay bhi ziyada dua karna...cause that's the only thing he needs now...just that....
be strong... and I will be prayinf for your abbu and for you...
Allah mia unn ko janat naseeb karay...(Amen)
be the son he'd want you to be.. that would be your gift to him now...aur ammi ka khayal rakhay....

MEHWISH...
good wishes for the soul of the geneleman
I pray for his soul.

No one can ever take the place of our parents.Nothing will soothe your heart for sometime to come. But he will always be there in your heart..

I lost my dad 4 years back. I can still feel the pain.
manisha lakhe said…
with you in this time of grief.
Ashish Gorde said…
I am sorry to hear of this loss. My prayers go to you and your family during this difficult period. Take care.
Anonymous said…
Sajjad,

I am so sorry for your loss...how does one ever get over the death of a parent...My prayers are with you and your family!!

Jaya
Vinod Rajagopal said…
heard the news just today.


life, like a comma
a brief subtle pause for breath
between birth and death


..he's moved onto where better souls dwell..
SR said…
may his soul rest in peace. amen.

*hug*
Innocent Bullet said…
Dear Sajjad

I hope my silence would reach to you. We can both dispense with words right now. Ummeed hai ki tumahre dil ko qarraar aaye. Aur Babajee ki rooh ko chain. Insha Allah.

Tumahre Saath

Danish
Faith said…
On no soul do We place a burden greater then it can bear (23:62)

True, no words can heal. Waqai sabr nahi aata, dheet hona pardta hai. I'll pray for him is all I can offer.
just muttering said…
...i dont quite know what to say other then im so very sorry ...

i wish strength and peace for your family and urself ...

*hug*
Ozair said…
Sajjad...

I'm sorry i came here so late... hang in there... if ever u need a talk im just a blog away... :)

take care of your self
...
Anonymous said…
Innalillahi Wa Inna Elehi Rajeeoon.

Words fail me.

*hug*
balihai said…
sajjad,
with you in these times in my prayers. peace.
Jaded said…
No words in the world can fill the void left by a loss like this... May you and your family find the strength to get past the feeling of loss and celebrate the life that your baba ji lived...

May the Almighty bless his soul and grant you all peace!

Regards,
Reej Q said…
May his soul rest in peace and May God give you and everyone else who loves him, the strength to handle the devastation and carry on with his shadow of influence and love in your lives...

Amen
Zunaster said…
I am so sorry to learn this. I hope he rests in peace in Heaven. I remember your post about how sad it is to bury your own father. Hope God gives you and your family strength.
How are you,Sajjad?

Hope you and your family are coping as well as you'll can.

I wish you strength and peace.

Mayuri.
hope you're doing well... you will see him again someday. we all go whence we came.. a better place
Majaz said…
Condolence is a pretty meaningless feat. But still.

Very sorry for your loss. May Allah give him place in His Jawar e Rahmat. Ameen.
Iris said…
May he be in peace!

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