A Powerful Islamic Reminder: Life is Short, Prepare for the Hereafter
Every soul shall taste death, and you will only be given your full compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So whoever is saved from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained success. And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion?” (Quran 3:185 ) Life is like a passing shadow. We wake up each day thinking we have unlimited time, but in reality, every breath we take is one step closer to the Hereafter. We gather wealth, chase our desires, and forget that none of these will come with us in our graves — only our deeds will. This is a reminder for all of us, including myself, that: Salah (Prayer) is the key to success. Never delay your prayers, because they are the first thing we will be questioned about. The Quran is our guide . Even reading one verse with reflection can bring light to our hearts. Kindness is a form of worship . A smile, a kind word, or helping someone in need can be recorded as good deeds. Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) wipes away our sins a...