Losing a loved one, especially a parent, is incredibly difficult to bear, and it's even harder for those who lose their parents at a young age, growing up without their care and affection.
This is the reality for a young boy whose father passed away when he was just a child. His story was recently shared in a touching video that went viral on TikTok, capturing the hearts of many.
The video was taken during a motivational talk at a secondary school for Form 4 and 5 students. The event was led by Ustaz Muliade, the principal of SMK Air Tawar. The session took an emotional turn when Ustaz Muliade asked students whose fathers had passed away to stand up.
Several students stood, and Ustaz Muliade gently reassured them that the intention was not to make them cry but to give them a moment to express their feelings. He then asked each student when they last saw their father and what they called him, encouraging them to share their emotions.
One moment stood out when Ustaz Muliade addressed a boy who had lost his father while still in primary school. The boy now had a stepfather, but he admitted that their relationship wasn't close.
Ustaz Muliade asked the boy, "If you were given a second chance and your father stood before you now, what would you do first?"
In response, Ustaz Muliade opened his arms wide, and the boy ran into his embrace as if releasing the deep longing he felt for his late father.
This heartfelt gesture was met with applause from the audience, and netizens who watched the video were deeply moved by the scene. The video served as a reminder of the enduring love between a parent and a child, even when that parent is no longer physically present.
