We should always prepare for, and be mindful of the terminator of all pleasures: death. Below is an English translation of a beautiful Arabic poem where the author reminds us to prepare provisions of Taqwá: Oh Man! Prepare your provisions …
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The Final Message
What was the last verse of the Qur’an to be revealed? Many people believe it to be: On this day I have completed my blessing and favour to you and I am content with Islam as a deen and religion …
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When a person departs from this realm in to the realm of the hereafter, either they are relieved of the world or the world is relieved of them. When a good person passes away, they are relieved of the fatigue, …
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Many scholars have said that you should live your day as if it is your last day.
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Some ulamā have said that we should regard our time in the dunya as the time between Adhān and Salāh.
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We are so obsessed with physical health and fitness with no regard for our spiritual health, yet anything can happen. A poet says: Oh son of Adam Prepare for death Create provisions of Taqwa For indeed you do not know …
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أكثروا ذكر هاذم اللذات يعني الموت ”Remember the terminator of all pleasures i.e. death.” [Tirmidhi] In the above hadeeth we are being reminded to remember the terminator of all pleasures. This is why we are instructed to visit graves and …
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