“Then We revived you after your death that perhaps you would be grateful.” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah 56.
This verse reminds muslims that no matter how difficult a situation they are facing maybe Allah, the Exalted, will give them a way out and relief so that they achieve peace of mind and an abundant reward. But the key to this aid is sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. A muslim should never doubt this as history clearly shows the countless times Allah, the Exalted, granted victory and safety to His obedient servants in the face of impossible odds such as saving the Holy Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, from a great fire. Chapter 21 Al Anbiya, verse 69:
“We [i.e., Allah] said, “O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham.”
Chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 2:
“…And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out.”
Verse 56 also reminds muslims of the inevitable namely, death. Death is something which is certain to occur but the time is unknown so it therefore makes sense that a muslim who believes in the hereafter prioritises preparing for it over preparing for the 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. No matter how one behaves they will be judged regarding their deeds. A muslim should not be fooled into believing that they can and will prepare for the hereafter in the future as this attitude only causes one to delay further until their death occurs unexpectedly and they leave this world with regrets which will not aid them.
So the important thing is not that people will die as this is unavoidable but the key is acting in such a way 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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