Yesterday we reflected on death and the moment a person leaves this world. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to supplicate: “O Allah, place blessings in my death and in what comes after death.” Death is not the end without purpose. Nothing we do in this world is wasted, and our lives are not meaningless. Revisiting and strengthening our basic ʿaqāʾid helps us understand this reality.
This life is temporary, like an examination hall. Every day is a test, and success depends on how we respond. True success lies in following the guidance of our religion—living with taqwā, making sincere tawbah, and striving to remain firm upon īmān and Islām.
Shayṭān constantly attacks us, especially at the time of death, seeking to snatch away our īmān so that we leave this world empty of faith. May Allah protect us. The condition in which we die is closely connected to how we live. A life of obedience leads to a good end, while a life of disobedience puts a person at risk. We should not take sins lightly. Whether minor or major, sin is like poison—even a small amount can cause harm. Just as one avoids both a small and a large snake, we must avoid all sins.
Everything Allah has created has wisdom and purpose. Nothing is futile. Likewise, our lives and deaths carry meaning and consequence.
The narrations describe different experiences at death: that of a believer, a sinful person, and a disbeliever. When a believer’s soul is pleased with Allah and Allah is pleased with it, angels descend at the time of death. Allah informs them that this soul lived according to His guidance, endured worldly trials, followed the Sunnah, and restrained its desires. The soul is then commanded to leave this temporary world, having succeeded in its test.
To attain this, we must follow Allah’s commands by following the example of the Prophet ﷺ, who is the most beloved to Allah and the perfect model for us. The Ṣaḥābah also embodied this guidance. In every era, there will remain a group upon the truth until the Day of Qiyāmah. The Qur’an commands us to fear Allah and be with the truthful, reminding us to align ourselves with those who sincerely uphold the religion.
Religion will not always conform to our desires. We must shape ourselves according to it, not selectively follow what suits us and ignore the rest. Our desires must be secondary to divine guidance.
When the righteous soul is taken, it is welcomed with honor and glad tidings. Though we cannot see it, the angels witness it. Shayṭān and his forces also witness this moment and are angered by their failure.
Shayṭān has an army that spreads mischief. In a hadith, he gathers them to hear their reports. While many boast of leading people into various sins, he is especially pleased when one says, “I caused division between two people.” Creating division—between spouses, families, communities, and even nations—is one of his greatest achievements. The Qur’an tells us that Shayṭān vowed to attack believers from all directions to mislead them. Therefore, we must be vigilant. Many relationships collapse over small issues that accumulate over time. Patience, wisdom, and forgiveness are essential in protecting our homes and communities.
In our time, devices and the online world present further challenges. Children must be guided and supervised. Without care, harmful ideas can take root and damage īmān. While technology can be beneficial, it must be used responsibly. We should remain connected to the dīn, our masājid, and beneficial reminders to strengthen ourselves and our families.
The narrations about death are meant to motivate and encourage us. We should read them regularly and reflect upon them. Learn and recite the duʿās taught in hadith. Recite the kalimah frequently, morning and evening, and teach it to our children to safeguard their faith.
Finally, we should make abundant duʿāʾ: that Allah grants us a good death, protects us from a bad end, forgives us and our parents, and grants mercy to those who have passed away. May He grant shade on the Day of Judgment, accept the efforts of those striving for His dīn, protect our masājid and madāris, and preserve the religion. Āmīn.
8th Ramadhan 1447AH
Thursday
26th February 2027
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