Thursday, December 24, 2020
Hayyi Jee, my dear Nana Abu Jaan was beyond just a grandfather to me. I was blessed to have Nana Abu as the father figure in my life. There aren’t enough words to describe the impact Abu Jee had in my life and how wonderful a person he was. He was someone who’s presence was full of comfort, who’s laugh was contagious, who’s smile was charming, he was someone who always wanted the best for everyone, and was very loving as well as loveable. One of my favourite things about him is seeing the love he would show to all his grand children and great grandson. I’m sure anyone who’s met him from a young age will always remember him singing his infamous lullaby, known as “Sona Putar Hayyi Daa”. One of the fondest moments I had with him was this year when I was sitting with him and I said I love you to him, of course him with his sense of humour, he made a joke and laughed at first (I loved joking around with him), but he then looked me in the eye and told me, “I love you so much, not too much, so much”. This moment is one that I’ll never forget it as it made my heart feel warm and full. My Abu Jee had a big heart. He always looked after us, and kept each of his loved ones in mind through prayer. Beyond this he lived a modest life in which he would donate as much to those in need. My Abu was also the smartest man I have ever met, no matter what subject you were studying, he would be able to tell you just about anything about it. Hayyi Jee was also a very pious man, with so much love for Islam-e-Ahmaddiya and our Holy Prophet (sa). He inspires me a lot, he is a role model to me but most of all he was a hero to me. I hope to learn from my hero and pray more, help those in need through donation, learn more and to overall become the kind of person he was. Abu Jaan lives on forever in my heart, I know and pray that his extraordinary and beautiful character shines through his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and beyond. Inshallah.
My dear Abu Jaan you will be missed. I love you so much, never too much, always so much.
May Allah give his loved ones resilience.
May Hayyi Jee be granted a high status in Heaven close to Allah Miya and keep watching over us. Ameen.