🌿 The World is Temporary, and the Hereafter is Our Eternal Home “Every soul shall taste death.” كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ ۗ وَإِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ أُجُورَكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ۖ فَمَن زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَأُدْخِلَ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ ۗ وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ“Every soul has to taste death. It is on the Day of Judgement that you shall be paid your rewards in full. So, whoever has been kept away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has really succeeded. The worldly life is nothing but an illusory enjoyment.”(Noble Qur’an – Surah Āl ʿImrān, Verse 185) 🕊️ Reflection on the Verse The expression dha’iqatul mawt (ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ) is derived from dhawq, which means to taste. Experiencing death is inevitable; no living being can escape it. When the term appointed by Allah comes to an end and the purpose of creation reaches completion, the Resurrection will occur. On that Day, Allah will judge with absolute justice, rewarding or punishing every soul according to its deeds — without the slightest injustice. This verse reminds us that true success lies not in worldly wealth or comfort, but in being saved from the Fire and granted entry into Jannah. “It is on the Day of Judgement that you shall be paid your rewards in full.”— Qur’an 3:185 🏺 A Poetic Reminder The early Arab poet Umayyah ibn Abi al-Salt beautifully expressed: مَنْ لَمْ يَمُتْ غِيلَةً يَمُتْ هَرَمًالِلْمَوْتِ كَأْسٌ وَالْمَرْءُ ذَائِقُهَا “Whoever does not die suddenly shall die of old age;Death is a goblet from which all shall drink.” This profound couplet captures the certainty of death — whether sudden or delayed, every soul will taste it. None can avoid this final truth. 🌸 Lesson for Us All This world is fleeting — a place of testing, not resting. Our real home lies in the Hereafter. The believer’s focus should always remain on preparing for that eternal life by: 💭 “The wise person is the one who calls himself to account and works for what comes after death.”— (Hadith, Tirmidhi 2459) 🌍 Conclusion Let this verse remind us to live with the Hereafter in mind. Every breath draws us closer to meeting our Creator. True success is not found in this temporary world, but in earning Allah’s mercy and entering Jannah. 📖 Reference:
Why Become a Hafiz? The Blessings in This Life and the Next
Here is a detailed look at the virtues of a Hafiz/Hafiza (the one who memorizes the Quran), practical tips for memorization and retention, and the immense rewards promised by Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ). Part 1: The Virtues and Rewards of a Hafiz A Hafiz is not just a person who has stored information; they are the custodian of Allah’s literal words. The honors bestowed upon them in this life and the Hereafter are unparalleled. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever recites the Quran and memorizes it, and makes lawful what is lawful in it and makes unlawful what is unlawful in it, Allah will admit him to Paradise and accept his intercession for ten of his family members for whom Hell had become obligatory.” (Sunan Ibn Majah)Additionally, he said the one who recites the Quran will be told: “Recite and ascend (in ranks) as you used to recite in the world. Your rank will be at the last Ayah you recite.” (Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi) The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)This Hadith places the Hafiz in the highest echelon of the Muslim Ummah,as they are both learners and, inevitably, teachers of the Quran. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Recite the Quran, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection as an intercessor for its companions.” (Sahih Muslim) “It will be said to the companion of the Quran: ‘Recite and ascend as you recited in the world, for your status is at the last verse you recite.’” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi) Part 2: Practical Tips for Memorizing (Hifz) Memorizing the Quran is a spiritual and mental discipline. Success comes with sincerity, consistency, and the right methodology. · Correct your Tajweed (pronunciation) perfectly.· Provide a structured plan and hold you accountable.· Offer motivation and spiritual guidance. · Listen: First, listen to the verses you want to memorize from a renowned Qari (e.g., Sheikh Al-Husary, Sheikh Abdul Basit). This builds an auditory memory.· Read: Look at the Mushaf and read the verses carefully, observing the words and their spellings. Understand the meaning—this is a powerful memory aid.· Recite: Recite the verses aloud without looking, portion by portion.· Repeat: Repeat the verses until your tongue can recite them fluently without error. The general rule is to repeat a single line at least 20-30 times. Part 3: How to Remember the Quran After Memorization (Muraja’ah) Retention is often more challenging than the initial memorization. It is a lifelong commitment. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Guard the Quran (in your memory), for by Him in Whose Hand my soul is, it is more likely to escape than a camel from its tying.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)This famous Hadith is the cornerstone of revision.The Quran will run away from your memory faster than a tied camel runs away if you do not “tie it” firmly with constant revision. · Example: If you have memorized 30 Juz’, you might revise ~4 Juz’ per day. · Sabaq: Your new lesson (what you are memorizing now).· Daur: Your old lesson (your cumulative revision).A good balance is:50% of your time on new memorization (Sabaq), and 50% on revision (Daur). As your Hifz grows, the revision time will naturally need to increase. “Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.” (Quran 2:127) May Allah (SWT) make you and all those who aspire to this noble journey among the people of the Quran, His chosen and beloved servants. Ameen.