LIVE EACH DAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST!

As Salamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Baraktuh Brothers and Sisters!

Have you ever heard the saying "LIVE EACH DAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST" ? 

It is a saying that has been said for years by many different people. But what exactly does this saying mean? Does it mean life is short so we should spend our time fulfilling our inner most desires, living rule free, and partying it up? Or does it mean we should spend our time remembering Allah and doing the deeds that are most pleasing to him so that in turn we may be rewarded with the the best of rewards, Paradise? What ever your interpritation of this saying may be, we would like to share our very own opinion of this saying, through our very own perspective, using our very own supporting evidence. Lets take a closer look at these two opinions.

The first opinion seems like it would appeal more to "free spirited" people, who are very attached to the materialistic things and life of this world. Those who indulge in smoking, drinking, partying all night long...you know, living la vida loca! (living the crazy life).  These type of people believe they should live their lives doing the very things that please themselves most before they die (what ever THAT may be *rolls eyes*). To many people, this type of lifestyle may seem to be the glory of all glories, as Allah SWT has told us in the Quran that he has created us weak and subjected to following our desires, and when we give in to our desires, we in turn wrong our own souls.

"Allah doth wish to lighten your (difficulties): for man was created weak (in flesh)." Surah 4 Ayah 28

 

"...it is man that wrongs his own soul." Surah10 Ayah 44

If we take another look at the Quran, we can see how Allah SWT discourages this type of behavior, and has informed us for those people who die upon sin without repentance they will inherit none but the most dreadful punishment, the Hellfire.

"...But the wrongdoers pursued the enjoyment of the good things of life which were given them, and persisted in sin." Surah 11 Ayah 116
 

"It will be said to the wrongdoers: "Taste ye (the fruits of) what ye earned!" Quran 39 Ayah 24

"...and We have prepared for (all) wrongdoers a grievous Penalty" Quran 25 Ayah 37

"...their ultimate abode is hell: what an evil bed (to lie on)!" Quran 3 Ayah 197

With the above Ayahs from the Quran as evidence, clearly those who believe living their lives in the "fast lane" will give them the pleasure of living a happy life before they die, in truth are only wronging themselves and filling their graves with bad deeds that will forever haunt them. And if today were to be their last ,they would find they have traded in their spot in the Paradise for the life of this world. SubhanAllah!

 

 The second opinion appeals more to righteous, true believing Muslims, who fear Allah and know that if they do right, there is a great reward waiting for them, that reward being Paradise. Those Muslims who walk the earth remembering Allah and making sure they do the deeds that are pleasing to him. This is the view that we agree with most and try our best to implement. While this way of life isn't as appealing as the other because of the things one must refrain from and because of our weak nature, it is the BEST way, and will assure that if today is your last, you will earn a goodly reward from Allah.

Allah Says in the Quran:

"But give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness, that their portion is Gardens, beneath which rivers flow. Every time they are fed with fruits therefrom they say: "Why this is what we were fed with before" for they are given things in similitude; and they have therein companions pure (and holy); and they abide therein (forever)." Surah 2 Ayah 25

"But those who have faith and work righteousness, they are Companions of the Garden therein shall they abide (for ever)." Surah 2 Ayah 82

"As to those who believe, and work righteousness Allah, will pay them (in full) their reward; but Allah loveth not those who do wrong." Surah 3 Ayah 57

"But those who believe and work righteousness will be admitted to Gardens beneath which rivers flow to dwell therein for aye with the leave of their Lord: Their greeting therein will be: "Peace!" " Surah 14 Ayah 23

 

 

"Live each day as if it were your last"....dont let your last day be your last regret.

 

 

 May Allah SWT guide us and keep us all upon the straight path! Ameen!

Lauren and Ruqayah

According to The Sunnah

(FINAL HOUR PICTURE TAKEN FROM

MICHAEL H. BROWN'S BOOK COVER)