I read a news article a while ago which I wanted to briefly discuss. It reported on the last words spoken by famous people before they passed away. It is common for people to enquire and pay extra attention to the final words of others whether they are passing away or leaving on a long journey. People have adopted this mentality as they know that someone’s last words are often true and are very important. Therefore, muslims should reflect on the final verse of the Holy Quran to be revealed, which according to some scholars is chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 281:
“And fear a Day when you will be returned to Allah. Then every soul will be compensated for what it earned, and they will not be wronged [i.e., treated unjustly].”
Muslims should try to understand the importance of this verse as it is the final words revealed to mankind from Allah, the Exalted. He chose to remind mankind of the Day of Judgment and preparing for it over all other things He could have spoken about. Therefore, muslims should understand the reality of this Great Day so that they can prepare adequately for it. This is only achievable through sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. No deed small or big will be overlooked or forgotten. All will be held accountable for every breath they took on this Earth. It is truly inevitable.
The other last words which are important to understand and act on is recorded in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 2698. These are the last words of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. He advised muslims on the importance of establishing the obligatory prayers. Out of all the things he could have advised on he chose to mention the obligatory prayers. This alone should make one understand the importance of establishing the obligatory prayers. In fact, according to a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2618, the prayer is the thing which separates disbelief from belief. Muslims feel disconnected from Allah, the Exalted, even though they believe in Him and call upon Him. But as most of them have failed to establish their obligatory prayers they have been cut off from the mercy of Allah, the Exalted. Muslims must understand that establishing the obligatory prayers is the first barrier which protects them from misguidance. One only needs to reflect on the people they know who became misguided and in most cases the first step of their misguidance was failing to establish the obligatory prayers meaning, fulfilling them according to their etiquettes and conditions. When this barrier was destroyed than misguidance and committing major sins became easy. Chapter 29 Al Ankabut, verse 45:
“…Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing…”
Therefore, muslims should act on the final words of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, by correctly establishing their obligatory prayers and encourage their dependents, such as their children, to do the same. It is best to encourage them before it becomes obligatory on them so that they become used to it by the time they reach this age. This has been indicated in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 495.
Muslims should not make up lame excuses when failing this duty as Allah, the Exalted, does not burden someone with a duty they cannot fulfil. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 286:
“Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity…”
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