بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Mindfulness of the Hereafter:
Lessons from the Qur'an and Hadith
Speech By:Muslima
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"Mindfulness of the Hereafter." This is a reality that helps every person understand the true purpose of life. Allah Almighty has stated in the Qur’an:
كُلُّ نَفْسٍۢ ذَآئِقَةُ ٱلْمَوْتِ ۗ
Every soul shall taste death
Surah Aal-e-Imran: 185
The essence of this verse is that this world is a test, and the real life is in the Hereafter. One day, we will all have to stand before our Lord to give an account.
Meaning of mindfulness about hereafter:
This means that a person performs every action with the thought of what its consequence will be in the Hereafter.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
الكَيِّسُ مَنْ دَانَ نَفْسَهُ وَعَمِلَ لِمَا بَعْدَ المَوْتِ
The intelligent person is the one who holds himself accountable and works for what comes after death.
[Tirmidhi: 2459]
Importance of Preparing for the Hereafter:
The worldly tasks and desires often distract us from the Hereafter. However, we must remember that this world is like a traveler’s rest stop.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
كُنْ فِي الدُّنْيَا كَأَنَّكَ غَرِيبٌ أَوْ عَابِرُ سَبِيلٍ
Live in this world as if you are a stranger or a traveler passing through.
[Sahih Bukhari: 6416]
Effects of this mindfulness:
The one who awakens the thought of the Hereafter in their heart:
- Closeness to Allah: They become deeply engaged in the worship of Allah.
- Avoidance of Sin: Their heart stays away from forbidden acts.
- Zeal for Good Deeds: They strive to excel in charity, donations, and righteous actions.
Message from the Qur’an and Hadith:
Allah Almighty says in the Qur’an:
قُلْ إِنَّ رَبِّى يَبْسُطُ ٱلرِّزْقَ لِمَن يَشَآءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِۦ وَيَقْدِرُ لَهُۥ ۚ وَمَآ أَنفَقْتُم مِّن شَىْءٍۢ فَهُوَ يُخْلِفُهُۥ ۖ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰزِقِينَ ٣٩
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Surely ˹it is˺ my Lord ˹Who˺ gives abundant or limited provisions to whoever He wills of His servants. And whatever you spend in charity, He will compensate ˹you˺ for it. For He is the Best Provider.”
[Surah Saba: 39]
Therefore, we must ensure that all our worldly actions are performed with the mindfulness of the Hereafter and dedicate every act to seeking Allah’s pleasure.
Conclusion:
Respected reader, this world is a temporary abode, and the ultimate destination is the Hereafter. We must constantly turn toward our Lord and prepare for the Hereafter. May Allah grant us mindfulness of the Hereafter and make us worthy of His pleasure.
اللهم مُصَرِّفَ الْقُلُوْبِ صَرِّفْ قُلُوْبَنَا عَلَى طَاعتِكَ
O Allah! Controller of the hearts, direct our hearts to Your obedience
Ameen.
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