‘O People, Prepare for Departure!’

Fighting4Iman · 01:25 PM

Habib al-’Abid reports: Once, when I arrived in al-Basrah, I was surprised to see that the markets were closed, and the streets empty.

I called out, “O people of Basrah, is this some kind of holiday of yours that I am unaware of?”

Someone answered, “No, but al-Hasan al-Basri is in the main gathering place (of basrah), giving a khutbah to the people.”

I hurried to his gathering , and when I arrived there, I saw him sitting down on some high ground .

He was saying:

“O people, prepare for departure, for very little time remains from this world.

Prepare to move (to the akhirah), for there is no way to stay here.

Do you not know that you will soon be surrendered to the place of trial?

Do you not know that each one of you will soon be alone with his deeds and that you will be presented (with your deeds) to Allah on the day of judgment?

He forbade you from sinning, but you have not stopped sinning.

He (threatened) you with the hell-fire, but you are neither afraid nor terrified of it.

He has encouraged you to seek our Jannah, but you do not (seem to) desire it or long for it.

Your white hairs are warning you of approaching death, so what are you waiting for?

O white-haired one, you are able to perform good deeds , so what is your excuse.

O one who obeys his mouth and his desires, who wastes his share of the akhirah by taking his entire share in this world, who persists in committing sins and evil deeds , if only I knew : what your excuse will be before him?

What argument will you put forth when you go to him? You are lost and misguided, so ask Allah, the All-Mighty, to forgive both me and you.”

(al-Mawa’idh wal-Majalis’ , pg 181)

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**'Abd al-Baari** · **Re: ‘O People, Prepare for Departure!’ -** 08-29-2008

Thread Approved.

JazakAllah Khayr akhee.

**'Aisha** · **Re: ‘O People, Prepare for Departure!’ -** 09-06-2008

subhanaAllah! jazakAllah khayr for sharing this amazing reminder

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Fighting4Iman Fighting4Emaan Status: Offline Posts: 15,931 Reputation: 47851 Rep Power: 91 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fighting4Emaan Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	‘O People, Prepare for Departure!’ - 08-29-2008 Habib al-’Abid reports: Once, when I arrived in al-Basrah, I was surprised to see that the markets were closed, and the streets empty. I called out, “O people of Basrah, is this some kind of holiday of yours that I am unaware of?” Someone answered, “No, but al-Hasan al-Basri is in the main gathering place (of basrah), giving a khutbah to the people.” I hurried to his gathering , and when I arrived there, I saw him sitting down on some high ground . He was saying: “O people, prepare for departure, for very little time remains from this world. Prepare to move (to the akhirah), for there is no way to stay here. Do you not know that you will soon be surrendered to the place of trial? Do you not know that each one of you will soon be alone with his deeds and that you will be presented (with your deeds) to Allah on the day of judgment? He forbade you from sinning, but you have not stopped sinning. He (threatened) you with the hell-fire, but you are neither afraid nor terrified of it. He has encouraged you to seek our Jannah, but you do not (seem to) desire it or long for it. Your white hairs are warning you of approaching death, so what are you waiting for? O white-haired one, you are able to perform good deeds , so what is your excuse. O one who obeys his mouth and his desires, who wastes his share of the akhirah by taking his entire share in this world, who persists in committing sins and evil deeds , if only I knew : what your excuse will be before him? What argument will you put forth when you go to him? You are lost and misguided, so ask Allah, the All-Mighty, to forgive both me and you.” (al-Mawa’idh wal-Majalis’ , pg 181) Source. __________________ -Fighting for my Emaan- -You Cant Hurt Me . I Can Only Hurt Myself - Last edited by 'Abd al-Baari; 08-29-2008 at 01:25 PM. Reason: Source added.

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'Abd al-Baari Driving Instructor Status: Offline Posts: 4,859 Reputation: 34382 Rep Power: 60 Join Date: Aug 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: ‘O People, Prepare for Departure!’ - 08-29-2008 Thread Approved. JazakAllah Khayr akhee. __________________ “The people who were relieved of hardships in this World will wish that their skins could be cut up with shears on the Day of Judgement from what they see of the reward of the people who were put through trials and tribulations.”

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'Aisha ummAbdillah Status: Offline Posts: 1,982 Reputation: 8932 Rep Power: 34 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dunya Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: ‘O People, Prepare for Departure!’ - 09-06-2008 subhanaAllah! jazakAllah khayr for sharing this amazing reminder __________________ "Our Lord!" (they say), "Let not our hearts deviate now after Thou hast guided us, but grant us mercy from Thine own Presence; for Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure. 3:8