A Rope Swing, A Second of Silence – A Wake-Up Call for All Parents.

Hello dear friends,
I hope you all are doing well and spending a beautiful life with your loved ones. I wish you all happiness and peace.

There are some moments in life that deeply touch the heart. Especially when those moments involve children—their laughter, their cries, or any unexpected accident. Today, I want to share a heartbreaking real experience that happened in our family just a few days ago.

My daughter Nusaiyba has a cousin sister named Iffat. She is a sweet, innocent little girl who is just learning to walk. One afternoon, at their home in the Signboard area, a terrible accident happened. To make Iffat happy, her parents had made a swing at home using a rope. Swings are usually fun for children, but this time, that joy turned into fear and danger in just a few seconds.

That day, Iffat was sitting on the swing while her mother went to the kitchen for a short moment. In those few seconds, Iffat somehow fell from the swing, and her neck got stuck in the rope. For a brief moment, she became motionless. Her father ran to the scene and picked her up, only to see that she was barely breathing. Without wasting time, he rushed her to the nearest hospital.

That moment felt like time had stopped. Everyone in the family was in shock, scared, and helpless. Every second mattered. By the mercy of Allah and the quick help from doctors, Iffat survived. It was a miracle. But her parents were mentally broken after seeing such a terrible scene. And we, who heard the news, were also deeply affected.

As soon as my wife (Nusaiyba's mother) heard the news, she took our daughter and went to visit Iffat. She was also shocked, but she stayed strong for her sister and supported her. When they came back in the evening, I went to the station to receive them. It was already dark, and the city was busy as usual, but in our hearts, the fear still remained.

After this incident, I kept thinking—how careful are we about child safety? We do many things out of love for our kids, to make them happy. But sometimes, even simple things can be dangerous. Before making anything for children, we must think about safety first. Swings, slippery floors, and bathrooms are risky areas. Children should never be left alone there.

Today, by the grace of Allah, Iffat is healthy and safe. But this incident is a strong reminder for all of us. Never take child safety lightly. Their happiness, their laughter, and their safety are the most important things in life.

Every moment in life is precious. And the life of a child is beyond measure. Please be extra careful with the children around you. A small mistake can bring lifelong pain.