Live And Let Die.

The news of the death of a former colleague came as a surprise. It was only a few months back that I was told he had a successful treatment and has since recovered. And a few days later another news of death which also came as a surprise even though I do not know her personally. The wife of a colleague in the office.The reason I was surprised was the nature of death. Sudden death. At such a young age.

Death. All of us will go through that one day. Some will have a prior 'warning' while others don't. Some would 'got away' with a 'quick and easy' death while some may have to 'suffer' before they 'bid farewell'.

A sudden death may seem to be quick and painless, but it doesn't give the person a chance to make amend. For whatever he/she has done wrong. On the other hand, a prolong illness prior death, though its tough or even painfull may be just the ticket to redeem all his/her wrongdoings. May be.

If you were given a choice which way do want to 'go'? Well...?

The way I see it, it doesn't matter. How we die, where we die, when we die and why has all been written or decided upon by our Maker. He knows what and when is best for us. So, all we need to do is to prepare ourselves for it. Prepare ourselves to meet our maker.

For one day, sooner or later we will.

When I really think about it though, we need to die first before we can go to heaven.The ever lasting life. The ultimate destination. So, death is not something that we should fear. It's life that we should worry about. Or to be more precise, how we live our life.

So, if you need redemption, now is a good time, if any.

May Allah bless the soul of those who has departed and may the rest of us be forgiven of all our sins to gain a heavenly place in the hereafter.

Ameen.