Comments on: Soulshapes

By: Baraka

Baraka — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:47:01 +0000

Jazak Allah khair, your warm support and words are truly appreciated.

Warmly,
Baraka

By: Tanonymous

Tanonymous — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:57:39 +0000

The heart is wrenched at this tragedy. I can relate slightly to his condition but I only “wish” i could understand what went inside him when he took his life. that led him to that desperation. I would just like to make a small comment on your picture and words:

“”The question is what can the soul become “with” the body? I can design such a body, such a look that will mesmerize you, annhilate you. It’ll be a reflection of my soul. “With” the body, we get to have a lot of creative expression of the soul. The limitations come from a society not wanting to accept novelty.”"

(it probably applies to good looking people)

I hope you could find some worth in that and probably comment. Best wishes.

By: Abdul.

Abdul. — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:30:27 +0000

Tears are welling up in my eyes as i write this. Allah give your cousin mani peace and safety.

By: homeinkabul

homeinkabul — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:32:41 +0000

I can only echo the rest and say that I’m very sorry for your and your family’s loss. It is truly a heart-shattering thing to go through.

By: Baraka

Baraka — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:50:06 +0000

Salaam dear, dear friends and jazak Allah khair for your support during this very difficult time.

We are just beginning to come out of the fog of pain and loss associated with death and, in addition, the guilt associated with the suicide of a loved one.

What gives us solace is the loving support from friends such as you and the hope that he is at rest with the One who loves each of us seventy times more than our mothers, the One who embodies Peace, the merciful One with whom, insha-Allah, he has finally found rest.

May God bless you for your empathy and for keeping dear Mani and his family in your prayers.

Warmly,
Baraka

By: MysticSaint

MysticSaint — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:58:08 +0000

innanillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun

indeed we are from the Source and to the Source is our Return Journey.

i pray for Mani, may his soul find rest
and may the heart of all dear ones of him find the strength and peace as they remember him.

By: MOZAFFAR

MOZAFFAR — Wed, 21 May 2008 04:23:21 +0000

salams baraka,

in the past few years, i’ve lost a few dear friends. four? five? i stopped counting. but, two died from violence. one, self-inflicted.

the rupture in your system is a very real, visceral feeling, yet unexpressable. actually, with your writing gifts, masha Allah, i’m sure you’d be able to express it. your delicious writing skills boggle my mind.

be well. my prayers are with you, your family, your cousin. you have my email address if you need an ear.

omer m

By: Ibrahim A.

Ibrahim A. — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:33:29 +0000

Salams, Baraka. Very sorry to hear about this. May God give you all solace in this difficult situation, and mercy to your cousin. I say this with all sincerity.

By: Umm Salihah

Umm Salihah — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:40:04 +0000

Assalam-alaikam Barakah,
I’m so sorry to hear what you are going through right now, but more sad that Mani’s child will never get to know his dad. Especially Allah grant sabr and ease to his elderly parents.

I hope he finds peace now and Allah accepts him into Jannah. Insh’Allah the struggles he had to face through life, I hope they elevate him in the next life.

By: Imelda / Greenishlady

Imelda / Greenishlady — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:08:43 +0000

I am so sorry to hear of you and your family’s loss. I hope and pray his soul is at rest now. Your illustration and your question are so beautiful and so inspiring. Blessings to you.