A lot of you by now, know that our beautiful little Halima El-Haris underwent surgery today, to remove one of two tumours that are growing in her tiny brain. All praise to Allah, the Surgeons were successful in removing 90% of the tumour, now known to be cancerous.
This diagnosis and illness has surfaced without warning and has sent a shock wave through the family and turned their world upside down.
Halima’s parents (Hamza and Hana) have only requested dua and prayers from loved ones. However, there has been such an outpouring of concern, grief, love and support from so many who have asked how they can contribute in helping. This page has been created for that purpose. We hope that the funds can assist with some of the costs that is entailed whilst the family deal with this ordeal. We hope that these funds can be used to alleviate some of the financial costs and burdens that are expected during this difficult and unimaginable time in their lives. Donations can be used to help Halima’s family spend more time together by taking time off work, ordering services needed during the recovery process such as cleaning, child minding, medical bills etc. Hamza and Hana would never ask for help of this kind. But, we know that they are embarking on a journey unbeknown to the El-Haris and extend family,
We know that times are tough. In light of everything that is going on during this trial some and unprecedented year. Your contribution however small, is so greatly appreciated. We ask that if you are not in a position to contribute, please take this opportunity to make dua and pray for Halima, Hamza, Hana, and their children.
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This dua for protection from illness should be our constant prayer at this time – and it carries an important reminder that our refuge is always in Allah (SWT):
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ، وَالْجُنُونِ، وَالْجُذَامِ، وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الأَسْقَامِ
Allah humma inni a'udhu bika minal-barasi, wal-jununi, wal-judhaami, wa min sayyi'il-asqaami
"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, insanity, elephantiasis, and the worst of diseases."
[Abu Dawud]
This dua for protection against calamities is a powerful supplication to Allah (SWT) to help and save us from every crisis, however unexpected:
اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَينِ يَدَيَّ, وَمِنْ خَلْفِي, وَعَنْ يَمِينِي, وَعَنْ شِمَالِي وَمِنْ فَوْقِي, وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَن أُْغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
Allah humma‘h fathny min bayne yaday wa min khalfi, wa‘an yameeny wa ‘an shimaly, wa min fawqi, wa a’uthu bi ‘athamatika an ughtala min tahty
"O Allah protect me from my front, behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken unaware from beneath me."
[Ibn Majah]
It is narrated that Aisha (pbuh) said that when anyone among them had an illness, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to rub the area of the pain and recite the following dua for protection:
اللَّهُمَّ ربَّ النَّاسِ ، أَذْهِب الْبَأسَ ، واشْفِ ، أَنْتَ الشَّافي لا شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ ، شِفاءً لا يُغَادِرُ سقَماً
Allah humma Rabban-naas, adhhibil-ba’s, washfi antash-Shaafi laa shifaa’a illaa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqamaa
“O Allah, Lord of mankind, do away with my suffering. Heal (me) as You are the only Healer and there is no cure except that of Yours, it is that which leaves no ailment behind”
[Bukhari]
May give her a shifaa and a quick recovery.