Time is Fleeting: A Call to Righteous Living
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, My dear brothers and sisters in Islam, Today, as the blessed day of Jummah draws to a close, let us reflect upon a truth that transcends all earthly matters, a truth that should shape every moment of our lives: the inevitability of death. The Angel of Death, *Malaikul Mawt*, stands ever vigilant, awaiting his appointed time for each and every one of us. We often preoccupy ourselves with the fleeting concerns of this world – our jobs, our families, our ambitions – but today, let us remember that our ultimate destination is the presence of Allah (SWT). This Friday, let us not merely perform the ritual, but let us engage in the profound contemplation that it demands. The whispers of *Azrael* (peace be upon him) are constant, a gentle reminder that our time here is limited. The riches we accumulate, the power we wield, the acclaim we receive – none of it travels with us beyond the veil of death. Only our dee...