A grandfather recited the shahada and embraced Islam while on his deathbed. 🥹❤️☝️
It’s extraordinary how Allah guided his poor soul in his last moments. 💜
Upcoming 3 white Days Fast
1 - Wednesday 16th of October (13th of Rabi’ II)
2 - Thursday 17th of October (14th of Rabi’ II)
3 - Friday 18th of October(15th of Rabi’ II)
If you are unable to fast you can still partake in this opportunity of gaining reward by spreading the word.
Perhaps one will fast because of your message.
(... مَنْ دَلَّ عَلَى خَيْرٍ فَلَهُ مِثْلُ أَجْرِ فَاعِلِهِ )
"Whoever points to something good will have the same reward as the one who does it.” [Sahih Muslim].
"O you who have believed, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has put forth for tomorrow – and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do." (Surat Al-Hashr verse 18).
This verse emphasizes self-reflection and accountability, urging believers to think deeply about their actions in this life and what they have prepared for the Hereafter (the Day of Judgment). It prompts the individual to examine their deeds and ask themselves: What have I done to prepare for my eternal life?
Key Lessons:
1. Self-Examination: The phrase "look to what it has put forth for tomorrow" calls for introspection. One should constantly evaluate their deeds and intentions, keeping in mind that everything they do will be presented before Allah on the Day of Judgment. This encourages conscious living, where actions are not just for worldly gains but also for spiritual benefit. You're always on the race to make your children happy, but forgot to prepare for your hereafter. While you spend on them, have you spend on things that will count for you in the hereafter?
2. Prioritizing the Hereafter: While Islam doesn't forbid making provisions for one's family, like building houses, saving money, or providing for children's future, the verse suggests that these worldly concerns should not overshadow the importance of preparing for the Hereafter. A person's ultimate focus should be on their own spiritual readiness and the deeds that will benefit them in the next life.
3. Worldly Attachments: The pursuit of wealth, status, and material goods, such as houses and bank accounts, can sometimes distract individuals from their primary purpose: worshipping Allah and preparing for the Hereafter. This verse serves as a reminder that while these pursuits are permissible, they are temporary and insignificant in comparison to the eternal life.
4. Personal Accountability: The verse stresses personal responsibility. Instead of being overly concerned with worldly achievements for others (such as family or children), one should think about their own actions and the legacy of good they leave behind for themselves.
Thus, the real question posed by this verse is not how much one has acquired in this world, or how many houses he has built for his family and so on. The real question is, "what one has prepared for themselves in terms of good deeds, sincerity, and piety" to stand before Allah in the Hereafter. 🥹🥹.