help us to succeed in answering to the questions of Munkar and Nakeer. It will be our virtuous deeds that will console us during the terror of the grave. It will be our virtuous deeds due to which the narrowness of the grave will turn to expansion. It will be our virtuous deeds that will shine brightly in the darkness of the grave. It will be our virtuous deeds that will become an obstacle in the way of the torment of the grave. It will be our virtuous deeds that will bring us salvation not only in the grave, but also after the grave from the heat of the plain of Mahshar and its thirst. It will be our virtuous deeds that will help us to pass over Siraat Bridge successfully. It will be our virtuous deeds that will help us during our accountability and bring salvation from the torment of Hell. Therefore become anxious for virtuous deeds.

Three types of friends

The Beloved Rasool صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has said, ‘Three things go with the deceased: (1) His family members (2) his wealth and (3) his deeds. Then two things return and one stays with him. His family members and wealth return, whereas his deeds go with him.’ (Sahih Bukhari, vol. 4, pp. 250, Hadees 6514)

Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ has narrated: When a person dies, the angels say: ‘مَا قَدَّمَ’ i.e. what did he send forward? And people ask: ‘مَا خَلَّفَ’ i.e. what did he leave behind? (Shu’ab-ul-Iman, vol. 7, pp. 328, Hadees 10475) That is, at the time of death heirs are anxious for the wealth [he leaves] as to what he is leaving to them. The angels, who come to seize the soul, count his deeds and check his beliefs. (Mirat-ul-Manajih, vol. 7, pp. 49)

Dear Islamic sisters! It is wise not to become anxious for the world and its goods, but rather become busy performing virtuous deeds.

Only the part of the wealth we spend belongs to us out of the wealth for [accumulating] which we end our lives. The part that is left is not ours, but rather it will belong to our heirs. Therefore it is wise to overcome the desire for wealth and the world and pay attention to make the Hereafter better. This money has not been faithful to anyone; it is really the dirt of hands. For example, if someone saves millions or rather billions in her life, even then she will be able to use only the amount that she can.