Death is real
A friend of mine has just lost his youngest child. From my hubby’s explanation; apparently the baby had to undergo transfusion for lack of blood and his breathing became irregular thereafter.. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rojiun.
To those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, the words ‘death is real’ may be in the teens lingo "..DUH!". But perhaps for others who has not YET experience death of a dear one, the statement is just a fact that does not run any feelings across our hearts. In fact, if possible we would not want to think too much about it.
I don’t know why this thought of death has been in my head for a few weeks. Nope, not suicide .. haha, naudzubillah. But really, when Allah really does take take my soul away, AM I READY?
In my head.. no wait! I still have not finished some of my work.
In my heart.. no wait! I still want to watch my children grow.
Then I start to reflect.. then when would be the perfect time to die? Is it old age? Would I be too much of a trouble for my children by then? Is it after my children have started their families and then i can rest in peace? What if I die tomorrow? Do I have to worry abt my children.. or will Allah ensure their mercy and safety like how He showered His Mercy on Rasulullah s.a.w? Or perhaps nearly as close Rasulullah s.a.w…
What else do I want to achieve (or actually leave behind) when I eventually leave the world? To think of it, it does not matter what I achieve, but what matters is how hard I try sincerely.. is what is ‘counted’ by Allah. And really, it is what goodness that I leave behind that will continue to be my ‘resources’ for the Hereafter. The fame and popularity now really is momentary and is futile.
When am I ready to die? When am I ready to face Allah and redha that my life on Earth is over?
Perhaps it starts with thinking about death…
October 28th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Good for people to know.