My Baby Gone Too Soon: A Mother's Testimony

Author: Belkiz Taylan - Editions: Al Imam

In this book, each page is a deep exploration of the author's emotions and candid thoughts. Motherhood, loss, and faith are woven into a fabric where beauty emerges from sadness and light pierces the darkness.

Excerpt from the publisher's Preface: By Nicolas Lopez-Vivanco

In these pages, dive into the heart of the moving story of a Muslim mother. A story full of deep emotion, where Belkiz Taylan goes through the immeasurable pain of losing her child during pregnancy. This ordeal shaped his soul and tested his faith. An intimate journey into pain, resilience, love, and faith. The author shares her most intimate thoughts, her deepest emotions, and her most sincere reflections. This book offers comfort and inspiration to all who have faced similar ordeals, while allowing everyone to better understand the grandeur of motherhood and the complexities of loss. It reminds us that, even in the deepest darkness, faith can be a glimmer of hope, that maternal love is an infinite force, and that each life, whatever its duration, leaves an indelible mark. It also shows us beauty in sadness and light in darkness.

Excerpt from the Introduction: Belkiz Taylan

On August 19, 2019, a major change occurred in my life. This is what I will try to tell you, in all honesty, in this short story. I am aware that there are many sisters who are and will be similarly affected and my primary objective is to alleviate the pain that could be endured by them. In reality, we are united by many trials and it is our responsibility to learn the best from them. Confucius explained to us on this subject: "No stone can be polished without friction, no man can perfect his experience without testing."

I testify that no one deserves to be worshiped except Allah Alone and without partner, and I testify that Muhammed is His servant and His messenger. May the praises of Allah be upon Him, His family and all those who follow Him in the path of good. All praise belongs to Allah, we praise Him, ask for His help and seek His forgiveness.