In a poignant and heartfelt message reflecting both profound personal grief and unwavering faith, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser pays a moving tribute to the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, describing his passing as the loss of Qatar's "historic leader" and the architect of the nation's modern glory.
Sharing her thoughts in a post on social media, Sheikha Moza opened with verses from the Holy Qur'an:
"O you who are confident, return to your Lord satisfied and patient, and enter into My servants and enter My Paradise."
She then expresses complete submission to the will of Allah, writing that she drew strength from faith even in the face of overwhelming sorrow.
"I draw inspiration from the greatest sadness and deepest grief by the departure of Qatar's historic leader, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani," she writes, praying that Allah grant him mercy and eternal reward.
In words that underscored Sheikh Hamad's enduring legacy, Sheikha Moza describes the late Father Amir as "the leader of the modern country of Qatar and the creator of its glories," saying that, in accordance with the Almighty's divine decree, he had now ascended to an eternal abode after a lifetime devoted to the nation.
With evident emotion, she offers a heartfelt supplication for the late Father Amir, praying to Allah to envelop him in His mercy and admit him into the vast gardens of Paradise.
She concludes her message with the Quranic declaration, "Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return," encapsulating the spirit of faith, gratitude and acceptance that permeated her tribute.
The deeply personal message resonates widely as Qatar continues to mourn the passing of the Father Amir, whose transformational leadership reshaped the country's political, economic and global standing, leaving behind a legacy that has been remembered across the nation with admiration, gratitude and profound affection.