A simple man came to Nabi Sulaiman Alaihis Salam in a state of fear and anxiety, his face pale and distressed. Nabi Sulaiman Alaihis Salam asked him: “Why are you so struck with fear?”
He replied: “Izraeel Alaihis Salam stared at me with very angry eyes which has made me worried and tense.” Nabi Sulaiman Alaihis asked what he could do for him, whereupon the man requested him to send him immediately from where he was to India. Nabi Sulaiman Alaihis commanded the wind to transport him to any place in India where he wished to go.
The following day Nabi Sulaiman Alaihis met Izraeel Alaihis Salam and asked him: “Why did you stare at that man in such a manner making him so afraid. Was it your intention to take his soul away in a land where he has no heirs?” Izraeel replied: “I stared at him in astonishment because I had received the command to take hold of his soul in India. Allah Ta’ala ordered me to take his soul this day in India. But when I saw him here I was astonished and confused. When through the order of Allah Ta’ala I reached India, I found him there, where I took his soul.
O You Listener, compare all the world’s affairs in the light of this and open your eyes to witness it.
Who are we fleeing from? From Allah Ta’ala? This is impossible.
Against who are we rebelling? Against Allah Ta’ala? This is pure disaster, disaster, disaster.
It does not befit man to remain negligent in this world.
He shall have to remember death at all times.
To every man who ever comes to this world,
Destiny says: “I am following you, take heed.”
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
SubhanAllah!
Comment by A — April 20, 2008 @ 3:02 am
Sister al miskeenah,
Sorry to keep bothering you, but i’m trying to finalize umrah plans and need your help. Please email me at zubair.patel111@gmail.com as soon as you can so that we may be able to communicate. I need to know whether room booking is possible when I arrive them. I’m coming with my extended family of 13. Again, may Allah (SWT) reward you for you help and I appologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Comment by abu talha — April 20, 2008 @ 6:14 am
Dear Sister, Asalamo Alaykum !
I had sent my comments some three days ago but it does not appear there any more.
Will you please let me know how should I send you an article I recently wrote.
It is three pages word document about our great mothers- Ummahaatul Momineen.
I want your comments.
What email address should I use?
Best regards and thanks for your efforts.
Sayeed Akhtar
Comment by Sayeed Akhtar — April 20, 2008 @ 10:11 am
Wa ‘alaikumus Salam, have dispatched emails…may Allah Ta’ala facilitate all needs, Ameen.
Wassalamau alaikum
Comment by almiskeenah — April 21, 2008 @ 5:31 pm