“How can you disbelieve in Allah when you were lifeless and He brought you to life; then He will cause you to die, then He will bring you [back] to life, and then to Him you will be returned.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 28.
Every single creation will share in the experience of death. It is something which is certain to occur but the time is unknown. So it therefore makes sense that a muslim who believes in returning to Allah, the Exalted, in the hereafter prioritises preparing for it over preparing for things which might not occur, such as marriage, children or their retirement. It is strange how many muslims have adopted the opposite mentality even though they testify that the world is temporary and uncertain whereas the hereafter is permanent and they are certain to reach it. This verse clearly reminds muslims that no matter how one behaves they will be returned to Allah, the Exalted, for their final judgement. A muslim should not be fooled into believing they can and will prepare for the hereafter in the future as this attitude only causes one to delay further until their death occurs and they leave this world with nothing except regrets.
So the important thing is not that people will die, as this is unavoidable, but the key is acting in such a way so that one is fully prepared for it. The only way to prepare for it correctly is by acting on the teachings of Islam namely, fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. This is only possible when one prioritises preparing for the hereafter over preparing for things which might not occur.
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