On Remembering Death

Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Abdullah Ali (tr.)

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9781905837618

 

"The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, 'Make much mention of the Destroyer of Delights' - meaning death. This is not morbid reflection but rather one that reminds us that the gift of life is fragile and fleeting, and its foremost purpose is as a preparation for the Hereafter. All things end including this world, but what is coming never ends. In remembering death as a daily practice, one is reminded to use each and every day successfully as a preparation for eternity. This wonderful work is an excellent place to start." - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, President of Zaytuna College