The Perfect One

Summary

Zahra, a mother expecting her ninth child, reflects on her emotional journey, the support of her faith, and the anticipation of her upcoming delivery amid personal and pandemic-related challenges.

Abstract

Zahra, on the cusp of giving birth to her ninth child, shares her recent emotional breakdown, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one's humanity and emotional nature. With her mother deceased and her father in Somalia, she faces the challenge of managing her OCD tendencies during the pandemic while her husband cares for their other children. Despite these hurdles, Zahra finds strength in her faith, drawing comfort from the belief that God's presence ensures her well-being. She likens her upcoming delivery to an 'Oscar night,' suggesting a momentous and joyful occasion, and references a hadith about God's remembrance in solitude and in gatherings, which resonates with her solitary yet spiritually supported experience.

Opinions

Zahra believes in the importance of acknowledging and expressing emotions, affirming that it's okay not to be okay.
She identifies herself as a fighter and warrior, drawing on inner strength to face the challenges of childbirth.
Zahra's faith plays a central role in her life, providing comfort and a sense of divine companionship during her pregnancy.
The pandemic has complicated her usual support systems, but she trusts in God's plan and wisdom.
She views her delivery as a special and intimate moment with God, an opportunity for spiritual focus and connection.
Zahra finds humor and joy in her situation, despite the surrounding adversity, indicating a resilient and optimistic outlook.

Epic moment to remember

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Last night, I broke down in tears.

I try to hold it together most of the time.

It’s okay not to be okay.

We aren’t designed to be robots. We are emotional beings.

I have less than a week to pop baby #9.

In the delivery room, I’ll be myself.

Hubby has to look after the rest of the crew.

My dad is in Somalia. My mom’s soul returned to God a decade ago at the age of 52 from cancer.

I can call out friends to watch the kids, but my OCD radar will crash with this pandemic!

Within me, the soldier Zahra said: Fighter, Warrior, wipe those tears off, God has this! We got this.

Did you forget that the one who has God’s presence in their heart is in the best of hands?

The Lord is with us! It’s Oscar night for us! In Shaa Allah (God willing), where are you going, warrior, with angels roaming in that delivery room?

It’s okay, Warrior Zahra, I got it (now I am laughing and crying tears of joy and bliss)

Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace, and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: O son of Adam, if you remember Me in solitude, I will remember you in solitude. If you remember Me in a gathering, I will remember you in a gathering greater than the one in which you remembered Me.”

Source: Musnad al-Bazzār 5138

My loving God may have sent everyone away in His great wisdom so I can entirely focus on Him.

A date night/day with The Perfect One, who holds the key to make that night/day an epic moment to remember!