Ponder death at every moment, because no one knows at which moment he will die. [So] he expects he may die in his bed, or die in his car, or die while eating his food – he may die in any place.
Category: Death & The Grave
So what will you leave behind?
Therefore, O servant of Allaah, you may die, but your book will not be closed. You may die and be buried in your grave, but your book [of deeds] will not be closed.
The passing away of the Scholars
When the scholars pass away, evil and discord prevail. He ﷺ said
On the death of Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh
We extend our deepest condolences to ourselves on the loss suffered by the Ummah in the passing of its eminent scholar, Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh رحمه الله the Mufti of this land.
In preparation for what comes after death
O Muslim, and indeed every every individual in this world, know that your existence here is temporary, and determined by a time known only to Him who decrees it. Allaah ﷻ says
Reflect on why you were created and where you are heading
Reflect on why you were created, and reflect on where you are heading. For the wise person contemplates him present state and what lies ahead, and thus prepares for what is before him.
A tear of the Scholar
And the people of knowledge are well known; not everyone who has a certificate [becomes a scholar], [nor he who] has graduated from a [university] faculty or...not everyone who has memorised...
Devote yourself for the Hereafter
We ask Allaah to awaken our hearts! By Allaah, the human being [my] brothers, how long will he be distracted by [pleasures of] the world?
On the occasion of the new Hijree year
In the name of Allaah, All Gracious, All Merciful. All Praise is due to Allaah [alone], Lord of the worlds.
Seize the opportunity of life, and draw closer to Allaah
So we should take advantage of our life - in obedience to Allaah سبحانه و تعالى, because life is short, and time is passing [us by]. Time is [but] moments, not days, nor hours.