Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

Two days ago, we officially said goodbye to someone whose presence made the world a brighter, kinder place. Someone who was woven into the fabric of my life from childhood—so deeply that coming to terms with her absence feels impossible.

Khala Sonia Jan was more than my mother’s best friend; she was like a second mother, my aunt, my big sister, and my friend. When love is built on a foundation as deep as ours, time and distance hold no weight. She was, and will always be, family.

Her presence was warmth itself—a gentle, unwavering light that enveloped everyone fortunate enough to know her. She embodied love, selflessness, and faith in its purest form. Her devotion to her family was boundless, her perseverance unshakable, her resilience inspiring. But above all, her faith in God, in every twist and turn of life, rekindles and strengthens my own.

Thank you, Khala Jan, for embracing me in every season of my youth and beyond. For listening, for loving me so openly, for standing by me during the hardest moments, and for always reminding me of my worth.

If I had known we were nearing the end, I would have been there in a heartbeat—to see your smile, to hold you close, to soak in your presence one last time. But I take comfort in knowing that love does not end, and neither does faith.

I pray that you rest in eternal peace, cradled in the mercy and love of the Almighty. May He bless you with the highest gardens of paradise and reunite you with your beloved ones in due time. May He grant strength and patience to the hearts left grieving in your absence.

To Kaka Farad Jan, Crystal Zeba Jan, Hamzah Jan, Husna Jan, Sadaf Jan, and Benny Jan—my heart is with you in this unimaginable loss. I pray that Allah eases your pain, fills the void with His infinite mercy, and grants you the strength to carry forward her love and legacy. May you find comfort in knowing how deeply she was loved and how profoundly she touched the lives of so many.

I love you, always Khala Sonia Nooria jan.

In the garden of days, sorrow blooms and spills,

Every moment a river of tears, flowing for you,

Your soul, a light that danced among the stars,

Now absent, yet present in the echoes of our hearts.

Your heart so pure, like a fragrance in the wind,

Now we breathe the emptiness you left behind.

But through this void, we rise, strong,

In honor of you, we tread the path of love so long.

We stay steadfast, like trees that reach for the sky,

To be near God’s heart, as close as a sigh.

For in this strength, His blessing we seek,

To unite us again, where all souls meet.

We love you beyond words, beyond thought,

A love deeper than the oceans, beyond all we've sought.

In every tear, in every prayer we say,

You are with us, forever, lighting the way.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May Allah grant everyone hurting from the passing of Khala Sonia contentment of the heart and the strength to endure this loss.

She was a rare gem, so kind, loving, and compassionate. She had a way of making everyone feel included and heard. As a child, she went out of her way to pick me up, include me in her kids’ fun, ensured I was equalled to her own. 

Her warmth, her laughter, and her radiant smile will be deeply missed.

She was always positive, steadfast in her faith, and her kindness will never be forgotten. May her beautiful legacy live on through her children. May Allah grant her the highest ranks in Jannah and bless us all with a passing as blessed as hers—in the last nights of Ramadan and with the shahada on our lips.

Till we meet again. 💕

- Marsal

I love you so much, Khala Sonia. We’ve been through so much together these past few years, but there was never a moment of doubt about how dearly I loved you. Over the last four years, you became a mother to me. You guided me, taught me, and stood by my side, even while carrying your own pain and struggles.

May you finally find the peace you deserve, standing at the gates of heaven, embraced by light. I pray that, Inshallah, when my time comes, I too am surrounded by the people I love, with the kalima on my tongue as I take my final breath.

You were truly an angel on earth, and your absence leaves a space no one else can fill. Your memory lives on in our hearts, and we all look forward to the day we are reunited. Until then, we’ll honor our promises to you and continue to live with your love guiding us.

With all my heart,

Your third daughter