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admonishes the unbelievers in the following verse:
‘The death from which you flee will surely meet you,
then you will be sent back to (Allah), the All-Knower of the
unseen and the seen, and He will tell you the things that you
did.” (Surat al-Jumua, 62:8)

Death is not a “disaster” which should be
forgotten, but an important lesson that teaches people
the real meaning of life. It should therefore be the
subject of profound thought. The believers ponder
deeply on that great reality with sincerity and
wisdom. Why do all people live for a period of time
and then die? All created beings are mortal, and this
shows that they are powerless and unable servants of
Allah. Allah is the only owner of life; all creatures
have come to life by Allah’s Decree and will
ultimately die by Allah’s Decree. On this the Qur’an
declares: “All that is on earth will perish: But will
abide (Forever) the Face of your Lord,- full of Majesty,
Bounty and Honour.” (Surat ar-Rahman, 55:26, 27)

Everyone will die, but none can predict where
and when that will be. Nobody has any guarantee
that he will be alive the next minute. Therefore
believers should behave as if they are to die at any
moment. Thinking about death will help believers
increase their sincerity and fear of Allah and they will

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