Today i found out that one of my husband’s friend passed away last week and he only found out about it today unfortunately. He had cancer - his leg was amputated but i guess the cancer was spread. For some reason he went to China to seek treatment and that’s where he passed away!
My husband is very sad and upset - i myself, am sad but i know not as much as my husband as i had only met him once!
How do i console him? What do i say to him? I dont know what to say to someone in this situation. Any words of advice would be grateful from someone who has been in this situation. Can i hug him? Should i give him space? Do i approach him?
Re: How to deal with someone who has passed away? Please help
Inna Lilahay Wa Inna Illahi Rajaoon.
May Allah (swt) grant him heaven and help your family through this Ameen.
I don't know what you'd say to him. It's so sad :(
Thank You - This is it SolarOceans - i dont know what to do! I got the info from him over the phone - but what do i do when he comes home from work? How do i approach him? With a hug? Stay quiet - let him be on his own? Be with him?
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Inna Lillah Wa inna Illahi Rajaoon.:(. Pray for him. Do let his family know that you guys feel really sad and Apko sun kar buhat afsos howa.Allah Talleh unko Janat naseeb Karein.
Then talk about the times that you guys(since you have only met hime once), Your husband had with him. The good and the bad. Let him talk if he wants to.See how he is reacting, then decide if that approach is working.Men do react differently to grief then girls, so for some they may require being alone and wat is said as being in their cave, and for some they'll need the condolances in the form of emotional support. Really look at his body language and his mood.Hope he feels better.
Re: How to deal with someone who has passed away? Please help
Inna Lillah Wa inna Illahi Rajaoon.:(. Pray for him. Do let his family know that you guys feel really sad and Apko sun kar buhat afsos howa.Allah Talleh unko Janat naseeb Karein.
Then talk about the times that you guys(since you have only met hime once), Your husband had with him. The good and the bad. Let him talk if he wants to.See how he is reacting, then decide if that approach is working.Men do react differently to grief then girls, so for some they may require being alone and wat is said as being in their cave, and for some they'll need the condolances in the form of emotional support. Really look at his body language and his mood.Hope he feels better.
Thank You - i wil certainly do that cuz i do not want to upset him further...
Re: How to deal with someone who has passed away? Please help
Inna Lillah Wa inna Illahi Rajaoon.
Try to keep him busy don't leave him alone. Sometime hug or just talking about the good memories help. Only time will take care of it. Try to go to see friend's family or someone else who was mutual so they can talk and share this sad time. Hope he feels better and Allah swt unhay Jannat naseeb furmaye.
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Thank You - This is it SolarOceans - i dont know what to do! I got the info from him over the phone - but what do i do when he comes home from work? How do i approach him? With a hug? Stay quiet - let him be on his own? Be with him?
I think this is one of those moments where you can't really say something to someone to make them feel better.
But you can be there for him.
You don't have to talk. . .
just be with him. . .
sometimes, silence speaks volumes
we all take comfort in the fact that we have someone to share the pain. . .
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Sunset eyes, it reallydepends on your husband and your relationship what works..but in my opinion talk to your husband tell him that you feel so bad for him and that you're there for him if he wants to talk about his friends, ask him if there's anything you can do...bring it up. Some guys may not want to talk aout it all...others may be looking for the opportunity just don't know how to start.
Re: How to deal with someone who has passed away? Please help
Sunset eyes, it reallydepends on your husband and your relationship what works..but in my opinion talk to your husband tell him that you feel so bad for him and that you're there for him if he wants to talk about his friends, ask him if there's anything you can do...bring it up. Some guys may not want to talk aout it all...others may be looking for the opportunity just don't know how to start.
Inshallah he'll feel better soon.
Thank You so much guys..God, u guys have helped me so much! I really appreciate it! Amelie, thank you for your advice - believe me i shall do that.
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Everyone handles their grief in their own way, in their own time. Be there, but not there. Make sense? When he wants to talk, he will. Until then, you have to just be available. This is just my opinion
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I appologise if I am repeating anything said above, though I agree with all the points mentioned.
First of all, pray to your Lord to help you in consoling him, give him strength and make things easier for him.
I think it depends alot on the way he wants to be treated in such a situation. Some people get really irritated by other people showing sympathy and giving consolation to them, while others needs hugs and words of consolation.
To be on the safer side while treating a man it is better to try not to speak much. I think it is better to show your concern more by actions than by words. Just cook or bring his favourite dish, give him his favourite juice. Make the environment confortable for him, the way he usually likes.
In such sensitive situations even minor things sometimes hold alot of importance and can make things worse. Forexample an unorganised room, too many clothes in the washroom, high TV volume....etc. Anything which usually irritates him little can irritate him alot in such situations. Try to recall everything that he likes and try to make most of them available to him. Don't go away from him unless you have a very urgent thing to do, because he might even need you for a glass of water.
In short, try to do whatever he usually wants you to do.
And last but not least, encourage him to pray to his Lord for strength, as only He is the source of all satisfactions and strength to overcome any loss
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