Translated version of Mohamed's most recent letter to family.
In the name of God, The Beneficent The Merciful,
“So be patient, for God’s promise is true: do not let those with no firm beliefs discourage you.”
Quran 30:60
To my dearest mother Asmaa, brothers and sisters Hanaa, Waleed, Khaled, Hamas, Omar and Bushra, and to my nieces and nephews Ameen, Elyas and Lina : May the Peace of God and His Mercy be with you.
There are transformational moments all of us experience during which something about us changes. Sometimes it is the mind that is moved by this moment, whereas at other times it may be our body or soul; however, rarely do we experience an event where all three are transformed at a single moment in time - the kind of experience that words can not express. Yesterday was an example of this rare occurrence which I do not think will happen to me again.
We did not hear the verdict [regarding my dad’s case] when it was passed - so we simply waited to hear it from the officer in silence and shock. When the news finally came and my eyes met my dad’s eyes - this was “that moment.” I tried preparing myself mentally for any verdict or judgment passed no matter how unjust it would be for us all. I promised myself to be a source of strength and perseverance to those around me and even shared comforting words with them. Yet when I looked into my dad’s eyes I could not contain myself from collapsing in his embracing arms. It wasn’t the verdict that made me do this, but the look of absolute contentment of one who fully trusts in God and submitted his affairs to Him alone. It was his warm and sincere smile that faced fear and death with full confidence that Shahaadah at the doorsteps of Al-Aqsa is a true promise. It was his staple warm and loving Soltan embrace filled with confidence and certainty that God’s relief will certainly come.
Even though It was a silent moment that did not serve as a pretext to a conversation, his glances spoke to my mind, smile to my emotions and embrace to my body. It was sufficient enough of a moment to come to a realization as to who Salah Al-Deen Soltan really is: a great scholar, Godly worshipper, persevering leader, loving father, honorable husband, authentic brother and faithful friend - a lion that only feared the one who created death and life.
It was that moment that embodied the most elevated of meanings - to be reassured that mankind does not control his outcomes but rather they are in the hands of God alone; therefore man should submit his will to the All Wise, All Knowing, Most Compassionate and Forbearing since the highest levels of freedom will only be achieved by his level of obedience to the Creator. I realized this, as well as many other meanings, during these silent moments. My dad then whispered in my ear and told me, “We’ve sold our souls to God my son - he does with them as He pleases without asking,” I responded with all that came to me. “Excellent is the transaction dad, and excellent is the purchaser.”
I wanted to share with you what the atmosphere felt like yesterday that lifted our moods, increased us in faith and held fast our resolve - a glad tiding of a near relief and opening by the will of God. I also wanted you to know who your father really is so that you may learn from him and be proud of him. He has submit his matter to his Lord so rest assured that he is being protected with a Trustworthy Guardian in whose watch no one is harmed.
In fact, any who direct themselves wholly to God and do good will have their reward with their Lord: no fear for them, nor will they grieve. (2:112)
Do not lose heart or despair– if you are true believers you have the upper hand (3:139)
Those whose faith only increased when people said, ‘Fear your enemy: they have amassed a great army against you,’ and who replied, ‘God is enough for us: He is the best protector,’ returned with grace and bounty from God; no harm befell them. They pursued God’s good pleasure. God’s favour is great indeed. It is Satan who urges you to fear his followers; do not fear them, but fear Me, if you are true believers. (3:173-175)
I leave you in the care of the Lord of the weak who responded to the supplication of the oppressed when they called, “By my Might and Glory I will help you (against the wrong doers) even if it is after a while.”
With sincere love and longing,
Abu Salah Ad-Din [Mohamed Soltan]
17/03/2015
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