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Concept of death in Islam -2
Assalam oalaikum,
The main way in which we are being put to test by Allah (swt) is by checking whether we are fulfilling the basic purpose of our creation, i.e. worshipping Him. Besides this human beings are being put to test in various other ways. Some of us are made to face trials and tribulations to check our patience. This is to see if we remain grateful to our creator irrespective of what we are made to go through. Some others are put to test by making them more blessed than others. Such people may consider themselves fortunate because they can get whatever they wish. They do not have to struggle in life. However, it would be silly on the part of such people to start behaving arrogantly. In a Hadith of the Holy Prophet (saw) it is narrated that, “Whosoever has in his heart, even a atom of pride he will not enter paradise.”
So in a way the fortunate, privileged and the blessed ones are also being put to test. In fact their test is tougher, although it may apparently seem to be easy. This is because they are being examined to see that how do they utilize the blessings that Allah (swt) has showered on them to serve the mankind and whether they behave in a humble way or in a haughty way with those who are on the lower rungs of life’s ladder. The biggest mistake that the blessed ones in this world can commit is to give themselves the credit for their wealth, success etc. Suppose they become conceited and start believing that whatever they have achieved in this transitory life is due to their own intellect and wisdom then they will be surely shooting themselves in the foot. The Quran says in Surah Ambiya verse 19, ‘And to Him only belongs all those who are in the heavens and in the earth.’ Each one of us, Irrespective of our worldly position is answerable to Allah (swt) on the Day of Judgment. So the better we prepare to face our creator after death, the better reward shall we get. More importantly, the earlier we start preparing to meet our creator, the better results will it yield for us. This is because death always comes unannounced. Remember, once it comes, we shall not get any more time to get a good result similar to the examinee who does not come prepared for the exam and pleads for more time to write after the exam is over.
remember me in your prayer
amel soname
