Death...

Death. Something we don't often think of. The thought is a bit scary, isnt it?...The reality of things is always scary....
We do not have to be old to die nor do we have to be sick.... death can snatch us away at anytime, at any place...any age...
- Abu Hurayra reported the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Race to good actions as fast as you can. What are you waiting for except delayed poverty, oppressive wealth, debilitating illness, dottering senility, a swift death or the Dajjal? Or are you waiting for an unseen evil, or the Last Hour? The Last Hour will be most bitter and terrible." [at-Tirmidhi]
Really, what "are" we waiting for?? ...
And let me say, when the time does come... let us not weep constantly for the deceased, let us not regret, let us not hate the one who caused the death (wal'iyadubillah).
A saying by the Prophet(pbuh)"He who slaps his cheeks, tears his clothes and follows the ways and traditions of the Days of Ignorance is not one of us."
Easy to say, but i know..it is not very easy to act upon, iA we will control our emotions.
Our beloved prophet Muhammad S.A.W had also said:"The gift of a believer is death." [1609]
So if you are a true believer then 'no worries', heaven awaits iA :)


I have some breaking news. Maybe not some "new news" for some of you...
Our dear sisters Heerah and Hafsah's grandmother is on her death bed right now.
I beg each and one of you to make dua for her. It is a very painful time for the family, we should all try to sympathize with them and hope for the best iA.
Lets keep in mind that everything that happens will only happen by the will of Allah, and if her soul were to be taken away today or tomorrow or the next day, it would only be by the will of Allah, it would be destiny, something already prescribed long ago, something we cannot change.
Let this be a reminder to all of us, that yes, we shall all die, whether we like it or not...it is not our choice. This body we are in, it does not even belong to us, it belongs to Allah, only given to us temporarily to worship him and only him...our only purpose in life. This reminder is for myself first and foremost and thought that perhaps we can all benefit from this.
Don't feel bad sisters, iA jannah awaits her. :)

May Allah grant her the highest stage in Jannah, janatul furdos iA.
May Allah forgive her sins and shower her with mercy.
May Allah make the test inside the grave easy for her.
May Allah ease the pain of their family.
May Allah guide us all and keep us on the straight path.
AMEEN
(we should all be sincere when making dua iA)


I leave you with this note:
-Ibn 'Umar said, "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, took me by the shoulder and said, 'Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveller on the road."