The wedding house became a place of mourning

A man, whose house was close to a graveyard, arranged a night of music and dance on the occasion of his son’s marriage. People were singing and dancing in enjoyment, when a loud and frightening voice echoed from the graveyard. (Translation): ‘O those singing and dancing for temporary pleasure! Death puts an end to each and every happiness. We have seen many people who were negligent due to worldly pleasure, but death separated them from their family.’ The narrator stated, ‘By Allah Almighty! The groom passed away after a few days.’

(Ibn Abid Dunya, vol. 6, p. 31, Raqm 41)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                            صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! You heard how the storm of death occurred in such a house where marriage took place, destroying all the happiness, music, singing, dancing, laughter, great desires, wishes and luxuries. The groom met his death, turning happiness into lamentation and mourning. This incident should serve as an eye-opener for those arranging such shameless functions on the occasion of marriages, as well as for those who eagerly attend.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                            صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Where are those beautiful faces?

The leader of the believers, Sayyiduna Siddeeq-e-Akbar رَضِىَ اللهُ  عَـنْهُ said during a sermon, ‘Where are those with beautiful faces? Where are those who were arrogant about their youth? Where have those kings gone who constructed magnificent cities and protected them with strong fortresses? Where are those who were victorious in the battlefields? Without a doubt, time has disgraced them and they are now lying in the darkness of the grave. Hurry! Perform good deeds and seek salvation!’

(Shu’ab-ul-Iman, vol. 7, p. 365, Hadith 10595)

Dear Islamic brothers! In reality, a wise person is he who, whilst preparing for death, gathers a treasure of good deeds and arranges for his grave to be illuminated by taking with him the Madani lamp of the Sunnah. The grave will