I came home from work late at night. dead tired. put myself in the living room sofa. had some more work to do; wasn’t planning on full night sleep.
as i lay in sofa with a light blanket covering me all over, i was in a strange state of mind. I felt as if I wasn’t sleeping and wasn’t awake as well. during that state, i thought to myself “i am ready to die”. i have accomplished much in life. reached the pinnacle of my career with a C level position; financial situation well and kids future safe. and many other such things came to mind and i felt fully content with my life. i was thus very curious and ready for the after life. i wanted to see whats on the other side. as if that happened there would be no remorse for dying. i was all set here and ready to go on. and then … it happened .. i am like flying somewhere .. at some sort of station .. someone asks me .. “hey .. where is your suitcase?” i looked around me and got very worried .. where is my luggage/suitcase?
and i woke up .. i was dreaming all that with my eyes open .. still “woke up” .. drenched .. thinking to myself .. i have everything for here and nothing to carry on .. i am not prepared to die ..
Assalama alaykum - Its a gentle reminder from the Ever Merciful for you to do some 'shopping' and fill up your luggage so to have safe passage to the 'other side' that you may enjoy the comforts on the 'other side' as you are enjoying it on the 'this side'.
May Allah Almighty grant you the same success the 'other side' as He has so Graciously given you on the 'this side' - Ameem
I came home from work late at night. dead tired. put myself in the living room sofa. had some more work to do; wasn't planning on full night sleep.
as i lay in sofa with a light blanket covering me all over, i was in a strange state of mind. I felt as if I wasn't sleeping and wasn't awake as well. during that state, i thought to myself "i am ready to die". i have accomplished much in life. reached the pinnacle of my career with a C level position; financial situation well and kids future safe. and many other such things came to mind and i felt fully content with my life. i was thus very curious and ready for the after life. i wanted to see whats on the other side. as if that happened there would be no remorse for dying. i was all set here and ready to go on. and then .... it happened .. i am like flying somewhere .. at some sort of station .. someone asks me .. "hey .. where is your suitcase?" i looked around me and got very worried .. where is my luggage/suitcase?
and i woke up .. i was dreaming all that with my eyes open .. still "woke up" .. drenched .. thinking to myself .. i have everything for here and nothing to carry on .. i am not prepared to die ..
Ya Allah .. Rahem karian ...
Very inspiring.
But this does not mean you may not have done something good enough in your life to carry on to next journey.
A lot of people despite doing great work and good deeds have this concern.
Only Allah knows when you or any of us will die and should die. Meanwhile, we should be grateful for what life we have and pray for his mercy and continued blessings. Think of all the lives you can touch and change with what you have, that perhaps you have an even bigger purpose.
It's good to contemplate as it puts things into perspective.