Abdul Hussein’s secret

Reactions to the sad demise of Abdul Hussein Abdul Redha have surely exceeded all norms, which is well deserved and truly reflects the legacy of that ‘beautiful’ human being. The atmosphere was filled with love, containment and solidarity. What is Abdul Hussein Abdul Redha’s secret? He was not a political leader, ruler, millionaire or the head of some clan. How did he manage to unite everyone in loving him at such time when hatred prevails everywhere and hating others has become an acceptable habit? Abdul Hussein Abdul Redha’s value appears even in his death as people realized they share a common value. I posted this on Twitter to emphasize his value and not to get answers.

The reactions were beyond my expectations but I failed to follow up all reactions that reflected a wonderful spirit. Contemplating about the secret of Abdul Hussein Abdul Redha, the feedback I received suggested patriotism, his genuine smile, pure heart, avoiding grudges and conflicts, honesty, reaping the love he had sown. Feedback also included, “others are as honest and hardworking but he is different’, “Allah loved him and made people love him”, “He spread love and joy”, “He was a great unrivalled artist”, “He devotedly loved Kuwait” and so many more.

My tweet wasn’t a question but rather to emphasize the man’s value. People had a wild surge to answer a question that needed no answer. Most people feel like they are a part of Abdul Hussein, and that they knew him so well that they feel identical with him. One of the comments I received stressed the way everybody united in dealing with losing Abdul Husein Abdul Redha indicating that we need him and the national patriotic values he represented instead of the current state of fragmentation, designation and sectarianism. May almighty have mercy on your soul Abo Adnan. We will surely miss you.