Aaj Ki Ta’leem *
The Believer’s Journey at Death: Part 3
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اما بعد
We spoke about the hadith of Tameem Dari (رضي الله عنه) regarding what happens when the angels come to take the soul of a close servant of Allah. Such a person is given special treatment because of a life spent fulfilling the commands of Allah, following the Sunnah, and enduring the struggles of this world.
The struggles we face in obedience — salah, fasting, charity, and resisting sin — may seem difficult, but they are temporary. If we remain within the boundaries of our Deen and follow the footsteps of our beloved Prophet (ﷺ), this short struggle leads to eternal happiness and freedom from hardship.
When Allah commands that the soul of His pious servant be taken, the Angel of Death comes with many angels, carrying beautiful fragrances and coverings. They gather near the head of the dying person, honoring and comforting him. A window to Jannah is opened, and he is shown his place. Seeing the blessings prepared for him, the soul becomes eager to depart.
The Angel of Death addresses the soul with gentle and loving words, giving glad tidings of Allah’s mercy. The soul is then extracted peacefully — like a hair gently removed from dough — without pain or struggle. Some people are even blessed in their final moments with hearing the adhan or uttering words of faith. These are signs of a good ending.
However, we must remember that sometimes even a pious person may experience difficulty at the time of death. This does not indicate evil. There is wisdom in it — purification from sins and elevation of rank. The pains of death can cleanse the believer and raise his status.
If we witness someone struggling at death, we must not think badly of them. That moment is intense, as a person strives to leave this world with the kalimah while Shaytan attempts to mislead. Instead of judgment, we should make sincere dua for them. The struggle may last hours or days, but Allah may be purifying and honoring them through it.
This reminds us to live righteous lives and control our desires. Life is short. We must struggle against our nafs and remain firm upon the Sunnah, outwardly and inwardly. If we follow our desires, they gradually distance us from Allah; but if we resist them, they bring us closer to Him.
Ramadan is a time when hearts are softened. We should make sincere intentions and implement real changes in our lives and homes. Whatever we hear or learn, we should act upon it immediately and not delay good intentions.
We make dua for those who have passed away — may Allah forgive them, illuminate their graves, and raise their ranks. For those who are alive, may Allah grant us the ability to change for the better and remain steadfast. Just as we strive to improve our worldly lives, we must strive even more for the Hereafter.
When the righteous soul is taken peacefully, it is carried upward by the angels and welcomed with salam. It is honored because of the salah it performed, the rights of Allah it fulfilled, and the rights of people it upheld. Such a soul is granted entry into Jannah.
These narrations are not merely stories; they are lessons meant to transform us. We should make firm intentions now and act upon them without delay.
May Allah make us among those who receive glad tidings from the angels at the time of death. Through the blessings of Ramadan, may He grant us the ability to practice what we hear, forgive those who have passed away, raise their ranks, and grant the living steadfastness upon the Deen. Ameen.
We ask Allah Ta‘ala to grant us all the ability to practice upon what we have heard. Ameen.
by Hadhrat Mufti Ikramul Haq Saheb Hafizahullah
(Imam of Jaame Masjid Blackburn)
12 Ramadhan 1447AH
01 March 2026 – Sunday يَوْمُ الأحد
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