Mdm Chow's husband left one evening after a short illness.
I have promised her that I will hold her hand to go thru the entire funeral process and she could prepare her late husband's funeral in full Bahá’í customary.
I was by her side from the moment we claimed his remains from the hospital until the burial has taken place. Making sure that all arrangements were looked into including food, transport, altar and guests' comfort during the night prayers.
This was one of few times we have conducted a Bahá’í funeral service, and we are thankful to have the combined effort from some of the senior Bahá’í members to help in preparing the remains in their very own way. And the chanting of “Alláh-u-Abhá,” was also heard on arrival when we brought the late Mr Lim remains back to his home. The house was full of friends and relatives waiting to receive him, some gathered outside the house and some were helping to clear the hall way for the casket to move in. It was passed mid-night. I can see that Mr Lim was so well loved by all.
The late Mr Lim Kok Hoon was a very devoted and well known leader within the Bahá’í community. He travelled nationwide to meet with people of the same faith and even stayed up with them for weeks, if not months in the remote areas, preaching the teachings of the Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í faith.
He was most passionate in helping the Natives. Bridging them by translating many prayer books to their language. Many of them attended his prayers session during the two nights wake service and were reduced to tears by the songs sang specially dedicated to the man they respected.
To the Bahá’í's faithful, Mr Lim Kok Hoon's passing is a great loss. But they also believe that when death occurs, the body returns to the world of dust, while the soul continues to progress in the spiritual worlds of God.
We pray that you rest in eternal peace - Mr Lim.
The Nine Pointed Star on the Headstone, a symbol of perfection
Tomb Warming Day, almost 100th day after the funeral
Family and friends gathered once again to pray for the late Mr Lim
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