Dear sister Fatoumata Kanagi, your life may not be Long as we would have loved it be, you gone at such a prime time in your youthful age but your legacy goes beyond someone who lived a century life.
When I first heard about your demise, my emotional state goes beyond comprehension and I did not have a word/ words to describe that state of being. My whole body trembles and shakes in an overwhelming grief thinking this was all noting but a dream. It can’t just be you, so soon for death to lay its cold hand on you.
When I entered, in our home in excess groan and ecstasy, people were immersed in grief more so our father whom you (Fatoumata) would have held yourself a little longer in this world if you had the power. I stared at his teary and dwindling face that has decrease shrink and diminished due to old age and the loss of the most valuable daughter whose love in his heart is beyond measure. But despite the despair and the gloomy nature of this inevitable occurrence, our father managed to sing in a shaky, rickety and tottering voice ‘’ whatever does by Allah is the most beautiful and humans have no authority to question His decision”
And within minutes, I heard our brother’s voice and the words echoed from him were “Fadinding did not lack anything, she had it all; she had beauty, discipline, Deen and respect”. This statement reminds me of the hadith of prophet P.B.U.H.
The prophet S.A.W said “ A woman is married for four things, i.e. her wealth, her family status,her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser. Sahib al Bukhari (5090).
And your personality was characterized by all these qualities which implies that you were made specially.
My dear sister, your stay in this world was a lesson for others to emulate your character and the behaviors you put forward as stated by your colleagues at work “take heart Aja, this girl was a chosen one and was here for a purpose to teach others around her the Islamic Faith” “I have never seen such a girl with so much Imman like Fatoumata. God really gifted her a treasure’ stated by another.
This did not surprise me because you did it time and time again in my presence and sometimes I would wishper in me I wish I had reach her level of devotion and imman.
I understand the world wasn’t so friendly with you, but your imman and personality overshadowed every trial made against you. The cruelty of the world did not break you and the silent battle which you fought did not strike you down as well, but rather uplift your imman and made you a giver. You gave everything you had, you wipe away the tears of your family and every individual whose case reached your attention. Fatoumata, you gave even when you were not financially ok, as you would say “it doesn’t make sense to keep some money while somebody is in extreme need”
In wrapping up this Eulogy, the bond between you and I was more than the sisterly love, but a relationship built on shared values commitment and unconditional love. I remembered you telling me that “ this is why God made us friends” after our discussion about something of vital in our lives.
I know I will miss our long conversations, your amusing way of calling me Jaa, Jaa,Jaah! And many more sweet moments.
I wholeheartedly pray to Allah to make your resting a peaceful one because you were so tired “ am just so tired and whatever God did is actually the best thing”
My the Almighty guide, protect and be a shadow to every step taken by your two little angels you left behind in this world.
Until we meet again dear, adieu and sleep well in your final abode.
By Aja Kanagie, a sister, friend, and a confidante
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