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Death.

We contemplate the openness of our existence, uncertain when/how our final moment will arrive.

We are all, in a sense, on ‘death row,’ not a consequence of our wrongs, but rather a part of Allah’s design.

It can feel like a dark cloud looming over us.

But consider this perspective.

In life, each cellular component of our being experiences pain and struggle. But death is a release from all that; it’s a natural transition to a higher realm, a commitment to the hereafter.

Just as a passenger embarking on a journey, moving from a third-class compartment to a first-class, death is our transit from worldly constraints to an elevated state of existence.

Fearing death is natural; it is ingrained in the very fabric of our being.

However, the true essence lies not in the avoidance of death but in the acceptance of the inevitable. Even as we acknowledge our inherent fear, we can continue embracing the realities of life and death.

Because life is sweeter because of the finality of death.

Death is an incentive, urging us to cherish each moment of our existence.

Our relationship with death is significant, particularly how we, as individuals and as a community, manage its inevitability.

Remember that death fosters four key characteristics.

1. It instills a profound realization of our mortality, resulting in contentment in our current state of being.

2. It prompts us to increase our good deeds, thereby enriching our lives and future journey.

3. It creates a sense of urgency in amending our mistakes.

4. It compels us to detach ourselves from the inessential aspects of this world.

It all boils down to our understanding and approach to life and death.

The more we pray, seek guidance from Allah, and set ourselves on the path of righteousness, the more prepared we will be for our ultimate journey.

This way, we can truly appreciate the essence of life and death, fulfilling our divinely decreed journey as true believers in the path shown by Allah.