Soufiane Rahimi posts prayer for father as family faces health crisis

Soufiane Rahimi has spoken publicly about the pain caused by his father’s deteriorating health, posting an emotional message in which the Morocco international asked supporters to pray for his recovery.

The Al Ain forward shared the message on social media, offering a rare glimpse of his personal life away from football. Rahimi, who is more often seen by supporters celebrating on the pitch, described the distress of watching his father suffer.

“Nothing has broken me except my father’s illness. My heart hurts when he is in pain, and I have had enough, O God. I cannot bear to see him suffer,” Rahimi wrote.

His words conveyed the depth of the anguish he is experiencing as his father faces a serious health situation. The 28-year-old did not provide details about the illness, but his message made clear how deeply it has affected him.

Rahimi also turned to prayer, asking God to show mercy and heal his father.

“My Lord, you know and see how much his illness breaks me, so have mercy on his weakness and be gentle with him. My Lord, heal my father,” he added.

The Moroccan striker ended his post by appealing to his followers and fans to pray for his father’s speedy recovery. His request highlighted the emotional support he and his family need during what he described as a difficult period.

Thousands of people quickly responded to the publication. Messages of sympathy, solidarity and prayers arrived from across the Arab world, reflecting the widespread compassion shown towards Rahimi after he shared such a personal moment.

The reaction also underlined the human side of a player who has become known to supporters for his performances on the football field. By speaking openly about his father’s condition, Rahimi revealed the extent of the burden he is carrying away from the demands of his professional career.

No information has been provided about the nature of his father’s illness. Rahimi’s message instead focused on his emotional struggle and his plea for divine help, as he watches the man who was his first source of support in life confront the illness.

The post was therefore both a personal expression of grief and a direct appeal to Rahimi’s supporters. While the footballer has not offered further details, the response to his message showed that his call for prayers had reached people well beyond his immediate circle and generated a strong wave of support across the region.