Dear Pious Reader,
I hope this message finds you basking in the blessings of Ramadhan. Yet, let us not forget the wise words of ʿAlī (RA): «الوقت كالسيف إن لم تقطعه قطعك» “ Time is like a sword; if you do not cut it, it will cut you.”
One week has already passed, and time continues to glide through this holy month. May we all be seizing the blessings that are so generously laid before us. Remember, these benefits are fleeting. For those striving, keep striving. For those still hesitant, do not despair. The past is gone, the future is uncertain, but we have today. Let us use it to sow the fruits of tomorrow.
Our beloved Prophet ﷺ reminded a man: “When you stand for prayer, pray as if it is your farewell prayer. Do not speak words for which you will have to apologize tomorrow, and give up hope in what is in the hands of people.”
What would change if we truly lived with that consciousness? If each ṣalah felt like our last? If each word carried the weight of accountability?
Let us take a firm stance today. Do not postpone good deeds. Do not procrastinate in doing what is right.
Finally, the Prophet ﷺ advised us to “Take advantage of five before five: Your youth before old age. Your health before sickness. Your wealth before poverty. Your free time before busyness. Your life before death.
My dear pious reader, let us invest in today for the benefit of tomorrow. Every good deed, every act of worship is a saving for the Akhira. If we desire to dwell in gardens of gold with eternal bliss, the time to start saving is now.
Until next time,
Yours, the Soul Whisperer.
