The last few days had been very disturbing and the hours leading up to this morning was equally troublesome.
The heart was not at ease. There was discomfort all over. I was missing something.
There was a strange emptiness. An emptiness which required a deep introspection.
So, I woke up this morning and thought deep in order to figure out why the mind was not at peace?
After much deliberation, I figured out the cause. I realised planning for future is something so important. I had probably missed this out. So, I decided it is time I figure out where I wish to see myself many years from now.
Subhan Allaah- I decided to accompany myself alongwith my father and both of us went looking for this place or 'The Place' where I could see myself years from now.
We reached a stop and as we were led in- I happened to meet a lot of my Muslim brethren. My Nana, Nani, Dada, Mamu and other close and distant family members were there too.
I tried talking to them but they wouldn't respond. None of them were able to hear me. They were all dead. Their body mixed in the dust. I was at my temporary destination- The Graveyard.
Subhan Allaah- I saw my near future-
So, this is where I will be and like my relatives couldn't hear me, a day will come when I won't be able to hear any of my relatives. I will be totaly left in the mercy of my Lord! And the only thing which can aid me that day will be-
My Belief in Allaah- Obedience to His Messenger- Muhammad sal allaahu ayhi was sallam and my deeds.
When I saw so many of my brethren buried, some whose epitaph bore the dates- Born in 1808 and Died in 1891 (83 years)- I noticed this person spent 83 odd years on this earth but has already spent 122 years inside the earth. His state only Allaah knws best what it would be.
So much for this life!!! So much for fame and desires...
What a tryst with future!!! A truly eye opener. Have you had a tryst with your future lately? Prepare for that future before it arrives!!!
-Mansoor Danish
That's pretty much the message I was trying to deliver to someone else yesterday! Subhan'Allah. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAlhumdulillaah! It's worth reading again and again.
ReplyDelete"Born in 1808 and Died in 1891 (83 years)- I noticed this person spent 83 odd years on this earth but has already spent 122 years inside the earth."
Indeed this life is short but we realize that it's precious because the time spent here determines the hereafter. To the max I may survive for next 100 years... Allaah knows best. But my life in grave would be until the Day of Judgement. Will it be a hell or a heaven for me, I have no idea. For sure with Allaah's Mercy and Permission my deeds... good deeds may save me from His wrath.
This reminds of a Hadeeth that reciting surah Mulk before sleeping protects a person from the punishments of grave. in shaa Allaah.
Indeed Allah doesnt burden a soul more dan it can bear..d post is a beautiful reminder of how well we r tied up wid dis duniya..lets make a dua to Almighty dat HE blesses al of us wid purity and sanctity in our hearts and keep our lifes filled wid the love of Aakhirah so dat every single breath we take is to please HIM alone..aameen.
ReplyDeleteThis post is a nice reminder about where we all end up eventually.
ReplyDeleteLooking fwd to read more from your blog. Keep it up.
Indeed an eloquent and clear reminder for us, Laa aishaa Illaa aishul aakhiraah! thank you brother Mansoor Danish for such a wonderful post, hope to see more of such stuff, jazak Allah
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