renounced Islam and died in the same state. Listening to this deeply aggrieved them. They went to his grave to take heed.

There, they found a woman and two children weeping at the graveside. The two companions also began to weep at the tragic state of their former associate. The woman asked them, “Why are you weeping?” They recounted his previous life of worship, prayer, and asceticism. When the woman heard this, her heart inclined towards Islam, and she, along with her two children, embraced Islam.^[1]

اللہ اکبر! Dear Islamic brothers! What a profound admonition this is! The very woman for whose sake that man abandoned the treasure of faith and turned his back on Islam eventually became a Muslim, while he departed this world with a wretched end being a disbeliever. Therefore, a Muslim must always remain fearful of his final end and constantly supplicate to Allah Almighty for a good end.

Remain Fearful of Allah’s Hidden Plan!

Sayyidunā ꜤAbdullāh Mūṣalī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه narrates:

In our era, there was a grief-stricken individual who was known by the name Qaḍīb al-Bān (meaning “The Branch of the Bān Tree”). Due to his immense dignity and awe-inspiring presence, no one dared to initiate conversation with him. He would weep abundantly. Once, I presented myself in his service and submitted: “O respected one! Oath upon the One who has made you independent of everything except Himself! What is the cause of your profound sorrow and your seclusion from the people?” He looked at me and wept bitterly; then his complexion changed, and he fell unconscious.

When he regained consciousness, he tearfully recounted his account, saying: “I used to serve my teacher, who was among the abdāl. I served him for forty years, and he was a great worshipper. Three days prior to his passing, he summoned me and said: ‘O my son! O servant of Allah! I have rights over you, and you have rights over me. One of my