Written by Muhammad Johari
This poem was written in memory of Husaini Md Rahim whose passing moved many, especially those who had the honour of knowing him. He was loving to his family, loyal to his friends and devoted to the community. I seek your kindness to recite Al-Fatihah and send a prayer or two his way. The poem's original Malay text will be featured in ELEVEN's final print issue.*
Dear friend
You are ready
To rest in your world
Your light has shone
Your journey has
come to an end
Accompanied with light from
your Creator’s angels
Dear friend
Your fuel has been filled
The light in your heart will
guide you
Your deeds were enough
What you offered in this world was
sincere
Now step foot in
your world
Dear friend
For months we persistently
worked hard
Our sweat
and tears
Seeking His pleasure
Journeying to nusantara
and holy land
Your Creator is waiting
The real journey is
to go back to Him
Dear friend
You are a true friend
Guidance that was
shown
To our bare eyes
With knowledge, you
practised good deeds
With pure sincerity
in your heart
Dear friend
In the Hereafter
If you don’t see us
with you and Habibullah
Appreciating the beauty of
the gardens in Heaven
Don’t forget to
call for us
in front of Ar-Rahman
As we have
promised at Baitullah
Dear friend
Dearest friend who
will be remembered
This bond will not
end here
Despite our different worlds
May we be of benefit to you
Hikmah behind ukhuwwah
fillah
Dear friend
Peace be upon you from us
Praises to Illahi
and peace and blessings upon
Rasulullah
Your departure grieved
our hearts
But we redha
wholeheartedly
Verily, we belong to Him
and to Him
we shall return
May we meet again
in the Hereafter,
my dear friend,
Husaini Bin Md Rahim
Al-Fatihah
*This note was written by Lyana Jamil, Husaini's fiancée.