When I am informed of the death of a man from Ahlus-Sunnah, it is as if I have lost a part of my own body.
Category: Death
End of year reflections
Then, on this occasion (the eve of Muharram) I say, perhaps it is most appropriate for a person to conclude for a person to conclude [the passing of] his year with contemplation, and reflection on…
Your first night in the grave
O you who has abandoned the prayer, you will [come to] know the [true] value of your prayer on your first night in the grave, and on that day, your regret will be of no use to you.
Appreciate the virtues of Ramadhaan
Some of the people do not know [the true value of] Ramadhaan except that it is [for them] to sleep during the day, and be awake at night engaged in idle chat and gossip, as well as watching – in this…
Ponder death at every moment
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.
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.