qabaar
Q A B A R-(The grave) is our last destination. We keep on denying the fact that we have to die one day. On watching people around us departing for the final journey, we feel death is catching others only. We plan for hundred years and don’t know if we will for one more day to live. I am not being negative but thinking about the “end” keeps our perspective about life on the right track. Lets think about it once daily and buy some decorations and air conditioners for our final room, the grave.
Here is a poetic version of how the grave calls us everyday.
Karti Hai Rozana Ye Pukar,
Mujhme he Keede Makode Beshumar,
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…Mai Hu Andheri Kothri,
Mujhme Hogi Wehshat Badi,
Mujhme Tu AKELA Ayega,
Haa Magar AA’MAAL Saath Layega,
Behad Royega Chilayega,
Apne GUNAHO Pe Behad Pachtayega,
Sath Jigri Yaar Na Ayega,
Har Ek Dafna K Tujhe Palat
Jayega,
Na Maal Koi Kaam Ayega,
Sab Achha Bura Kiya Sath Ayega,
Kar Le TAUBA Waqt Hai Abhi,
RAB Ki Rehmat Hai Bahut BADI..
Picture is not so gloomy for the true and practicing muslims. I read an encouraging and interesting description of what will happen to the good and bad people once their life in this world ends. If you are scared of the grave then u have to read this. Allah is the kindest, Subhan Allah.
The Messenger of Allah (p.b.u.h.) said,
“Seek Allah’s protection from the punishment of the grave since punishment of the grave is a fact/true.” (Sahih: At Tabarani in al Kabeer from Umm Khalid Bint Khalid Ibn Sa’eed Ibn al ‘Aas.)
The Messenger of Allah (p.b.u.h.) said,
“Verily the grave is the first stopping place for the Hereafter; so if he is saved therein, then what comes after is easier than it. And if he is not saved there from, then that which comes after is harder.” (Hasan: At Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, al Hakim: from Uthmaan)
It is reported also in theSahihof Muslim that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:“When any one of you completes the lastTashahhud, he should seek refuge with Allah from four (trials): the torment of Hell, the torment of grave, the trial of life and death, and the evil of the trial of al-MasikhAd-Dajjaal(Antichrist).”
Ma’am
It is beautiful post.You r right that If we remember that we shall not be here one day then our perspective of life changes. we will not be only busy in accumulating worldly riches but doing some thing for which our friends and family remember us .they shall only remember if we leave behind some thing which is valuable ,which is ever lasting. with rememberence of death , a day when we shall be saying good bye to this world educate us that we should not waste our time , we should live full life , benefitting from every minute of it for our dear ones