It is narrated that a man’s young son used to sleep beside him on the same bed. One night, the child became extremely restless and could not fall asleep. The father asked, “Are you feeling pain somewhere?” The child replied, “Dear father! I am not in pain. Actually, tomorrow is Thursday, and every Thursday our teacher gives an exam on all the lessons taught during the week. I have not memorized this week’s lessons properly, and I fear that if I fail to answer correctly, my teacher will become upset with me and punish me.”
Hearing the innocent words of his innocent child, tears filled the father’s eyes. He reflected upon himself and said within his heart, “This child only has to answer for one week’s lessons, yet he is so frightened that he cannot even sleep. But I will have to stand in the court of Allah Almighty on the Day of Judgment and answer for a lifetime of sins. Therefore, I should be far more fearful than him.”
O
lovers of the Prophet! Even today, there are righteous people in this world who
are reminded of the Hereafter whenever they observe worldly matters. Here is another
incident regarding this.
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