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
