Varfley’s Death and Legacy, A Reflection
Futuristic Trend is disconcerting
September 29, 2007 By: Varfley A. Dolleh
Introduction
Meditative over my death doesn’t really bother me, being placed in the pinch and solitary grave is not of any awfulness, being left lonely in a gloomy and precarious grave with out any chance of immediate salvation is not of any major anxiety, leaving my wives and children in this erratic world doesn’t bring any chilling effect on me as a staunch believer in the concept of predestination and the inevitability of death. Departing this world with out saying bye to my brothers, sisters and special friends is in no way tormenting, being placed on display amidst supplication on my stripped body as required Islamically, is in no way consternation. I am not frightened for being positioned in the darkest angle of the grave with no one to turn to, but the “Omnipotent Allah”. I am not agonized about the first night of solitary confinement in the wet and muddy grave with no companionship. I am not scared about the cries and the roll calls of people knew in this world for rescue from the mother of all confinement, but to no avail. I am not nervous about my first encounter with the angel of death and equity. However, what I am apprehensive and concerned about is the legacy left behind and the futuristic trend of the “Mandingo Nation” following our demise and subsequent burial. This is the real issue. What will happen to the people? Whether or not our people will be able to uphold the consciousness? Whether or not the messages through our writings not to give in will be up held? These are the real issues.
Bodily Metamorphosis:
I am aging which is a natural metamorphosis, couple with constant threats and others issues beyond control. Apart, it is natural inclination and a demonstration of faith for one to have a political will. I am sure that some would be thinking that I am either teasing or insane amidst the trend. It is a reality that great men have gone after me that were more spiritual and cultured, but they had to face the eventuality. This is the ultimate end of every human being. It is only essential that you will heed to my will as means of appeasing my soul. I am worried that you will follow my dictates upon hearing the news of my death. It is my prayer that at the funeral, people will immediately start to reflect and unearth those issues pinpointed as bottlenecks to our struggle. Let it be understood that freedom is the sure possession of those alone with courage to defend it. In short, it can never be given on a silver platter. It must be understood that there can be no better time to explain our story to the outsiders than this moment. Let it be noted that there is no greater force in this world than the force of men ready to effect change and excel. At such, we must be able to discover the limits of the possible by going beyond the impossible. This is our vision and our cherish expectation as we embark on the mother of all exploration. It is only now that we are still talking with the ability to articulate our untold story. Take advantage of this precious opportunity and start to build up your reservoir of knowledge to let the generation unborn know what happened to your people in Liberia and those things we did to remedy the situations. This is the clarion call as we set the pace for the journey of all journey. This is the sermon as we await our last call to everlasting duty. This is our appeal as we endeavor to cope with this great uncertainty. This is our dream as we weather the storm in being in peace with our Lord. This is our last word as we close the history of our worldly endeavor. This is our last advocacy as we seal the door of all advocacies. This is our last cry as we try to endure the longevity of all cries. This is our first step as we began the father of all adventure. This is our last intellectual discourse as we endeavor to cope with the uncertainty of the great beyond. It must be understood that people have always paid high price for freedom and success. In short, the secret of success in life is to be ready for opportunity when it comes.
What to be said at my Funeral:
I am aware of the fact that upon hearing about my demise, people will start crying which is not a strange phenomenon, wherein; close friends and relatives will start to ponder over your deeds making them to mourn, which is manifested mainly through crying. But, I call on you for the immediate recitation of “Surat Yassin” in order for Allah to be merciful on the departing soul. Crying wouldn’t serve any purpose, but more agony on the helpless and weak soul. Please don’t cry for me, instead pray and constantly read “Surat Yasin”. Please, this is my earnest appeal to you the faithful brothers and sisters. The moment the news is announced ensures that my publications are rehearsed and tangible points reflected and acted upon as told in this will. I call on you to regularly urge my love ones and associates and admirers to constantly visit my gravesite and read “Surat Yasin”. This is my most important request of you. Although, I once served as a member of the Honorable House of Representative of the Republic of Liberia, but don’t allow my body to be taken to the parliament building as required for members of the august body. This is in no way an affront to my colleagues in this great body. As usual I will need a simple reasonable funeral as requires Islamically.
Post Funeral Messages:
Following the funeral ensures that my family doesn’t overly ponder the home going of the head of family. Make them to know what I have said in this will. Tell them not to cry, but to uphold the pillar of the message as enshrines in my writings. Let them follow the inspiration and consciousness drive initiated by their Dad. Help the kids to follow the Islamic path that is the only way to untainted salvation. I am aware, that after burial people may want to cry and feel sorry for me for being in the untold situation. I am aware that people will be pondering over my deeds with my fellow men and the community. I am aware that people will be discussing the fate of my family and up bringing. Please, I am positive that Allah will give the proper and positive guidance along with my brothers, sisters and love one in the community. Again, forgive me for whatever sin I may have committed against you. If I am indebted to any one please have my family contacted for a sort of payment arrangement.
Points of Concerns:
As a spiritual loner, I will be visiting you nightly in ensuring that you no longer add the attachment, many of you added to you names for acceptance by the enemies and detractors. My spirit will not live in peace as long you continue to carry and subscribe to names like, “Thomas Manmade Kromah, Morris Sekou Dolleh, William Musa Dukuly, and Mary Aminata Kamara among others. My spirit will be tormented if you failed to heed to the advice of not joining the demonic Masonic cult in Liberia. My spirit will be distressed, as long you want to join the homosexual club in order to be accepted. My soul will continue to be plagued as long you refuse to carry your original “Mandingo name, like Musa, Mamade, Amara among others”. I am concerned that my soul will be an uninvited intruder, as long you become subservient to those who oppressed you. I am concerned that my soul will be alienated the moment you yield amidst the injustices. I am concerned that my spirit will be standing in the corner of your homes crying to effect changes, but unable in that I am a ghost. I am concerned that many of you will begin to have terrible dreams manifesting my self to you regarding my dislike for betraying the cause and our oath of duty to our people. I am concerned that many of you will have constant visions of seeing me broad daylight the moment you failed to stand by your people. I am concerned that many of you may want to drive me out for my daily presence during dinner and at your political meetings, but unable to partake. I am aware that many of you will start to hear strange sounds at nights trying to talk to you, but being blockaded by the Omnipotent Allah. I may forever become a roaming ghost in search of economic, social and political equity for our people, until it is achieved. You have the option to up hold or face the possibility of having this protracted fight.
My Soul will not be inundated:
It must be noted that my soul will not be inundated for speaking on behalf of the Mandingoes amidst their pains and tribulations. Let them say that I was a hard-core tribalist for speaking on our people behalf. Let them say that I was an extremist for attacking Taylor and others for crimes committed against our people. Let them say I was a controversial element for sitting on the mat in advocacy for the Quran to be read in the “Honorable House of Representative”. Let them say that I was fundamentalist for critically uncovering the deeds of the “White Collar Rebels” and their cohorts. Let them say that I was a reactionary element for not capitulating amidst injustice. Let them say that I was polygamous for marrying two wives against western norms. Let them say that I was a Mandingo rebel for standing and advocating for our people during the heat of the civil war. At least I will be spiritual cleansed for saying no to manipulations and injustices.
Finally:
Grasping through this writing, please ensure that this article is kept in a safe and secure area until that opportune moment arrives for the implementation of it contents. May the Omnipotent Allah shower His Boundless Grace upon you for attending my funeral and respecting my wishes as enshrines in this writings. Please pray for me daily for Allah’s mercy and Heaven as my place of dwelling. Ramadan Al-Mubarakat
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