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Title: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Manal on October 13, 2009, 05:21:33 AM: Please pray for Salman (Ayesha Mehmood brother). He is having meningitis and in the hospital in a critical situations. Wishing him a speedy recovery

manal
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Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 13, 2009, 05:24:20 AM: Praying for him.
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Post by: Zaini on October 13, 2009, 07:09:50 AM: Yes i just had a little conversation with Ayesha and i asked her if i should post it here,she said yes and she is asking every one to pray for Salman,as most of you who are on face book know that his counts are dropping and he was about to be moved to isolation ward :( Ayesha asked if anyone has any knowledge or info she should know,plz share it,I hope he will be out of this soon,May Allah gives him health and strength.Aameen.

Ayesha,

I can only imagine what you and your family must be going through,you are such a strong person,my all prayers are with you and Salman.

Zaini.
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Post by: Zaini on October 13, 2009, 07:15:02 AM: Just got another msg from Ayesha,she said "if you get any info,let me know,i can't use internet,Condition : bacterial infection in sinus detected from MRI and CT Scan,along with the Meningitis."
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Post by: Dori on October 13, 2009, 08:36:33 AM: Sweet Ayeasha,

I am very, very sorry :( I wanted to post that I survived meningtis, but I don't know anything about bacterial infection of the sinus.

:hugfriend :candle

Warmest wishes with speedy recovery, Dore
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Post by: Prets on October 13, 2009, 12:13:40 PM: Praying and hoping things get better soon.

Love.
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Post by: Sharmin on October 13, 2009, 02:41:30 PM: Ayesha,

I am praying for Salman. Please keep us posted on his condition.

Sharmin
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Post by: Zaini on October 13, 2009, 03:58:38 PM: Last update from Ayesha ,

"Platelets counts dropped last night and "bit" gained today, final reports can take 2-3 days. No improvement."
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Post by: Lyanne on October 13, 2009, 04:11:57 PM: wishing for Ayesha's brother speedy recovery! My prayers are with you! :hugfriend :hugfriend
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Post by: Sharmin on October 13, 2009, 04:24:38 PM: Zaini,

Thanks for the updates. Please give Ayesha our best.

Sharmin
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Post by: Manal on October 13, 2009, 07:50:19 PM: Thanks Zaini :hugfriend, send her our sincere wishes. We are all praying

manal
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Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 13, 2009, 11:10:22 PM: Praying for Salman. Praying for Ayesha and their mom. The latest update is not good.

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Due to not breathing properly Salman has been shifted to ICU on ventilator.

This is a very sad time. Salman has done so much for thals in Pakistan, running the well known and one of the oldest thalassemia sites around, at
http://thalassemia.com.pk He and Ayesha have been through so much. Divine intervention is requested.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Manal on October 13, 2009, 11:57:02 PM: Oh my God, i hope this will be temprory and he will be able to breath well again. My heart goes to all of the family. I am praying and praying....
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Post by: Ironman on October 14, 2009, 12:02:21 AM: A quote from our beloved Prophet(pbuh)

Allah will say on the Day of Judgment: “O son of Adam I was sick and you did not visit Me. He will say: O Lord how can I visit You. You are the Lord of the worlds? He says: Did you not know that My servant so and so was sick yet you did not visit him? Did you not know that if you had visited him you would have found Me with him?” (Muslim).

Allah is with you my brother Salman :hugfriend
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Post by: Sharmin on October 14, 2009, 12:22:46 AM: Oh dear, things don't sound very good. I hope that Salman recovers from this crisis soon. My heart goes out to him and his family.
Praying for his condition to improve very soon :pray :pray :pray :pray :pray :pray :pray

Sharmin
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Post by: Zaini on October 14, 2009, 02:05:14 AM: I just can't imagine how hard it must be for the family,i hope and i am praying that he'll recover soon,May Allah bless him with health.Aameen.

Zaini.
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Post by: Sharmin on October 14, 2009, 03:17:19 AM: (http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z195/sparkletags4/import/graphics/Thoughts_And_Prayers/prayer41.gif)

Our thoughts are constantly with your family,

Sharmin
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Post by: Lena on October 14, 2009, 05:22:33 AM: Really, this verse from the Qur'an says it all.
My wishes for the best to the family!

Lena.
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Post by: souly on October 14, 2009, 10:26:57 AM: My prayer for him. Wish him fast recovery.
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Post by: afaf el amoudy on October 14, 2009, 02:42:29 PM: praying for Salmon .

also i would like to know if any one tried the Carao fruit syrup as actually my daughter started it in June and her HB was 8% for the 1st month July its 7.5% , August its 7.5% ,Sep its 7.5% ,i would like to know when can we see its effect after 3 months ?
thanks in advance

Om Khadeeja

Quote from: Manal on October 13, 2009, 05:21:33 AM
Please pray for Salman (Ayesha Mehmood brother). He is having meningitis and in the hospital in a critical situations. Wishing him a speedy recovery

manal
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 14, 2009, 03:07:46 PM: Finally, an update. Keep fighting, my friend.

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According to doctor, staff etc Salman has shown "bit" improvement. Cousin stayng for nite. Will join him in da morning. Keep prayng.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Manal on October 14, 2009, 03:08:37 PM: Hello Afaf

I am happy to see you posting :biggrin

Check the link below to read our members' expierence with the carao
http://www.thalassemiapatientsandfriends.com/index.php?topic=1259.0

manal
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Manal on October 14, 2009, 03:11:52 PM: Andy thanks for sharing the good news, please keep updating.

Andy, is it the bacterial meningitis???, do you know if Salman had the vaccine or not??

manal
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Zaini on October 14, 2009, 04:32:11 PM: Andy,

Do you know if Meningitis has anything to do with transfusions? i mean can it be transfered through blood?in transfusions?

Zaini.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Sharmin on October 14, 2009, 08:31:16 PM: I am glad to know that Salman is showing some improvement. I hope that he continues to improve.

Sharmin
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Post by: Zaini on October 15, 2009, 11:29:17 AM: Last update from Ayesha,

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Edema detected in scan. Dr saad agrees with the treatment been given. No improvement. 10% chances for survival.

Ayesha,

We are all praying,its hard,but have faith.:pray
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Sharmin on October 15, 2009, 02:27:17 PM: Oh dear. I am praying that things turn around soon. He has to make it through this. Ayesha, we are all praying with your family.

Sharmin
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Post by: Tedi on October 15, 2009, 04:07:28 PM: I am praying for you Salman, and i hope ull be better and soon here :wink
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Post by: Manal on October 15, 2009, 11:45:45 PM: Any news????

manal
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Post by: Sharmin on October 16, 2009, 12:44:41 AM: Hoping to hear that there has been some improvement. Very worried...

Sharmin
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Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 16, 2009, 02:52:12 AM: Latest update.

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Latest update: no improvement.

A request: those who know my family don't say anything to them about these updates.

Please respect Ayesha's wishes.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Sharmin on October 16, 2009, 02:58:09 AM: Andy,

Thank you for the update. Ayesha, sending loads of prayers and courage your way.

Sharmin
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Zaini on October 16, 2009, 07:13:19 AM: Last update

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Still same condition,waiting for Salman to respond.
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Post by: Sharmin on October 16, 2009, 05:04:26 PM: Thank you for the update Zaini, we are all holding our breath waiting for Salman to respond and get better.

Sharmin
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Post by: Dori on October 16, 2009, 06:00:58 PM: I hate to read these updates. My thoughts are by Salman and his family.

Hugs to all of them, and an extra hug for Ayesha.

Love,

Dore
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Post by: Lena on October 16, 2009, 06:02:29 PM: I was wondering... ( I probably missed this info):
Is Salman a thal?

Lena.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Manal on October 16, 2009, 06:04:46 PM: Yes Lena, he is a thal major. May God help him

manal
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Lena on October 16, 2009, 06:08:04 PM: Thanks, Manal.
May God Help him, indeed.

Lena.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 16, 2009, 06:15:30 PM: Salman and Ayesha are both thal major, as was their previously deceased brother. It's been a hard life for them. Their father also died in a fall from the roof a couple years ago. I feel so much for them.
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Post by: T @ r ! Q on October 16, 2009, 07:47:36 PM: Salman and Ayesha are one of the most courageous people I have seen. They have done so much for themselves, family, friends and all thals. I honestly consider myself worthless in front of them. As Andy said, they have faced and survived troubled times due to death of their father and nothing seems to stop these two from moving forward. Truly superheroes! May Allah bless them always and bring Salman safely out of this situation. Amen
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Zaini on October 17, 2009, 02:09:56 AM: And in society like ours,where thal is still considered a lost case,they once even came on TV in a program to tell and inform people about thal and how it can be prevented,and they are always active in arranging blood drives and everything.
Ayesha is going for transfusion today,Salman is still in the same condition,plz pray that he'll come out of the situation,they have already lost once.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Sharmin on October 17, 2009, 04:01:40 AM: Zaini,

Thank you again for the update. I hope that Ayesha's transfusion goes well and that Salman will show signs of improvement soon. Praying for god to look after them.

Sharmin
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Zaini on October 17, 2009, 07:39:28 AM: This is what Ayesha posted about an hour ago,

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Doctors are losing hopes,or should i say they have ?

I am just posting these updates again and again so that we can keep praying as much as we can.

Zaini.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: T @ r ! Q on October 17, 2009, 08:43:27 AM: Just came back after visiting Salman. No improvement so far. Still on vent. Doctors were not telling me anything because i am not a close relative. I met her mom but didn't had courage to say anything, can't keep myself from crying (yeah I found out today that I cry easily). Salman's situation reminded me of what my bro Hamza went thru.

Fortunately I took my mom with me so she talked to his mom and console her. Ayesha was in Tx ward at that time. His mom said he sometimes responds by moving his hand. But remains unconscious most of the time.

Keep praying guyz, thats the only thing we can do.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Manal on October 17, 2009, 09:11:59 AM: My heart is aching... :wah
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Prets on October 17, 2009, 09:51:55 AM: Praying and hoping for the best for Salman and Ayesha.
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Post by: nice friend on October 17, 2009, 02:32:26 PM: don't know what to say n wat to not ... praying ... praying and always praying for him .. May ALLAH bless him with health ... unable to say anything more ... sending lots of best wishes n regards n prayers ....

Umair
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Post by: Sharmin on October 17, 2009, 03:20:27 PM: Dear god, please let him get better.

Sharmin
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 17, 2009, 05:01:24 PM: Quote
Maximum treatment been given, no changes yet. Still waiting for Salman response. <-Dr. Nadir Ali

Praying for a miracle.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Zaini on October 17, 2009, 05:11:58 PM: its tough,being a mother... May Allah listen to his mother's prayers ,Ameen.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Lena on October 17, 2009, 05:14:44 PM: Time for miracles now...
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Post by: Sharmin on October 17, 2009, 05:21:13 PM: Praying for a miracle. Please let Salman get better.

Sharmin
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Post by: Sharmin on October 18, 2009, 04:33:50 AM: Any news on Salman? Thinking of you Ayesha and sending thoughts and prayers to you and your mom.

Sharmin
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Post by: Zaini on October 18, 2009, 07:37:23 AM: Update from Ayesha,

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Ventilator would be removed after 24 hours if he didnt respond...
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: T @ r ! Q on October 18, 2009, 09:20:52 AM: Life is so unfair sometimes :sadnope
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Post by: Lena on October 18, 2009, 10:43:29 AM: ... merciless, too!
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Post by: Prets on October 18, 2009, 12:45:40 PM: Sad. Hope things turn around for the better. Praying and still hoping.
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Post by: Zaini on October 18, 2009, 01:28:15 PM: I went to the hospital,met Ayesha,couldn't see Salman coz i couldn't make it in the visiting hours for ICU,It was heart breaking,he is their only brother,i met their elder sis too,i couldn't stop my tears neither could they,i can only imagine what they must be going through,living through every minute waiting for him to respond,they are still praying,and i told Ayesha that we all our,please pray for a miracle,Ayesha is such a strong young girl,she is facing everything with such courage,their mom still don't know that he is on ventilator,may be thats why Ayesha asked everyone not to share updates with family members,but she said we'll have to tell her eventually.
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Dori on October 18, 2009, 01:57:13 PM: :'( :candle

I am so sorry they have to go throught this. I don't know what to say. My thoughts and prayers are by them.

Dore
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Lena on October 18, 2009, 03:06:29 PM: Words are not enough.
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Post by: Manal on October 18, 2009, 03:11:49 PM: Thanks Zaini for this update, have nothing to say except praying for a miracle :(

manal
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Post by: Sharmin on October 18, 2009, 03:12:56 PM: That must have been so difficult for you Zaini - to see your friends in that state. I am praying that Salman makes it through this, what a terrible situation. God bless Ayesha and give her strength.

Sharmin
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Post by: Lena on October 18, 2009, 03:54:43 PM: I feel for Zaini, too. I have been in a similar situation twice.

Lena.
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Post by: nice friend on October 18, 2009, 06:07:47 PM: Quote
Words are not enough
Same here , dont know wat to say .. sigh.......... life is soo cruel ...... dont know how to express wat i m feeling .... always praying for you , Salman, u r in my prayers my friend , sending lots of prayers , regards and wishes your way....... .......................................

umair
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Post by: Sharmin on October 18, 2009, 09:54:15 PM: Has there been any response?
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Post by: Zaini on October 19, 2009, 01:59:46 AM: No update from Ayesha yet.
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Post by: Zaini on October 19, 2009, 04:53:56 AM: This is what Ayesha posted about an hour ago.

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Same condition ... I ask whatever is better for salman...am not selfish. Please Allah just do what is better for him.....
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Post by: Sharmin on October 19, 2009, 05:22:22 AM: Thank you Zaini. God will do what is best.

Sharmin
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Post by: Zaini on October 19, 2009, 08:29:49 AM: Salman is no longer with us.
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Post by: Sharmin on October 19, 2009, 09:29:08 AM: Dear god, I am so heartbroken to hear that. God please let his soul rest in peace, in heaven. Please protect and bless the family and give them courage....

Sharmin
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Post by: Manal on October 19, 2009, 10:16:32 AM: May God give all the strength to his mom and Ayesha....please Zaini, if possible convey our condolences to them :sorrow :sorrow :sorrow

manal
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: nice friend on October 19, 2009, 01:12:53 PM: Salman, was a nice guy , we had only 3-4 conversations on MSN, but i still remember wat we talked abt .. he was such a nice & brave guy ..
All my friends: plz pray for Salman that : May his soul rest in peace and May ALLAH grant him high ranks in Jannah... may ALLAH give strength to his family to bare this loss (Ameen) ...

( word's r never enough to express wat u feel.. finding it dificult to write more abt so just copied and pasted my FB's status here ... )

Umair
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: Tedi on October 19, 2009, 01:53:22 PM: :sorrow Iam very sorry for the boy.
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Post by: T @ r ! Q on October 19, 2009, 02:01:35 PM: Salman, you will always be in our heart. We will never forget you. May Allah grant you highest place in Jannah and give courage to the family to bear this great loss :sorrow
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Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 19, 2009, 02:23:12 PM: My heart is heavy today. I have just learned that Costas Kountourou of the UK, a lion of the thal organization there, has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Salman and Costas, rest in peace. We will never understand the why but must continue with what is.

:sorrow
Title: Re: Please pray for Salman
Post by: maha on October 19, 2009, 02:56:23 PM: Innalillahi wa innaillaihi rajioon
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Post by: Lena on October 19, 2009, 04:10:31 PM: I have just returned from the hospital--transfusion day today--and run to the computer...

I am so sorry. Both of them RIP.
My condolences to the families.
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Post by: nice friend on October 19, 2009, 06:18:18 PM: Costas , rest in peace ....
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Post by: Prets on October 19, 2009, 06:58:06 PM: Salman and Costas, rest in peace.

My condolences to both the families.

:-(
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Post by: Sharmin on October 19, 2009, 07:06:58 PM: Such a sad day. These losses have left a hole in all of our hearts. Let their souls rest in peace and may their families have courage. No parent should have to deal with the loss of their child - my heart is breaking for them.

Rest in Peace Salman and Costas,

Sharmin
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Post by: Manal on October 19, 2009, 09:03:27 PM: Rest in peace :sorrow :sorrow

manal
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Post by: jade on October 20, 2009, 06:56:22 AM: Rest in peace.
My condolences to both families.
Jade
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Post by: Dori on October 20, 2009, 02:02:25 PM: :'( :(

My condolances to both families.

Dore
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Post by: Zaini on October 20, 2009, 03:16:48 PM: May Allah grant you Jannat-ul-Firdous.Aameen.

Rest in peace Costas.

Zaini.
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Post by: Lyanne on October 21, 2009, 04:43:06 AM: I'm so sorry this news....... my condolence to Salman's family and friends it's still breaks my heart every time I hear someone succumb to death especially who are fighting to live a longer life and yet this is what still happens.
Title: Carao
Post by: afaf el amoudy on November 01, 2009, 02:19:38 PM: Quote from: afaf el amoudy on October 14, 2009, 02:42:29 PM
praying for Salmon .

also i would like to know if any one tried the Carao fruit syrup as actually my daughter started it in June and her HB was 8% for the 1st month July its 7.5% , August its 7.5% ,Sep its 7.5% ,i would like to know when can we see its effect after 3 months ?
thanks in advance

Om Khadeeja