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HAVING A GOOD END

 FAJR REMINDER: HAVING A GOOD END

By: Umm Affān

Sha'bān 9, 1447 (28-January-2026)


Is the end truly significant? Absolutely! A person has a good end when they pass away with faith, engage in virtuous actions, avoid actions that displease their Lord, and seek forgiveness for their sins. Anas Ibn Mālik (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When Allāh wills good for His slave, He uses him.” They inquired, “How does He use him?” He responded, “He guides him to do good deeds before he dies.” [Sunan At-Tirmidhī 2142]


In another report, the Prophet (ﷺ) stated: “When Allāh wills good for His slave, He sweetens him.” Upon being asked, “What is this sweetening?” He (ﷺ) explained, “Allāh guides him to do righteous deeds before he dies, then He takes (his soul) whilst in that state.” [Musnad Aḥmad 17784]


It amazes me how some individuals are overly confident, acting as if they are guaranteed to die in a state of faith. In reality, the noblest of mankind, Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ), implored Allāh to keep his heart committed to obedience and steadfast in Islām. If anyone is in need of such prayers, it is us.


Undoubtedly, a soul's departure will occur only at its decreed time (as willed by Allāh), which cannot be altered. However, what state of faith will we be in when that moment arrives? When is our individual time of death? Do we know? The end is unknown, and it matters greatly. Thus, we must fear an evil end and earnestly strive (including through prayer) to attain a good end.


I beseech Allāh to keep us steadfast in Islām until we meet Him, and to protect us from desires that hinder our submission to Him. Aameen.

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