6. Reminder

Finally, let us remind ourselves that nomatter how great and how numerousthe worries and distress of this world may be, the distress and anguishof the Hereafterwill be far greater. This includes that which will befall all peoplewhen they aregathered all together for Judgement. Al-Bukhaari (may Allaah have mercyon him) reportedfrom Abu Hurayrah (may

Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messengerof Allaah (peace andblessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “I will be themaster of all people on the Day of Resurrection. Do you know why I willbe the master ofall people? Allaah will gather together all the people, the first andthe last of them inone place, in such a way that if a caller calls out to them, they willall hear him, andthey will all be seen at once. The sun will be brought close to them,and they will feelmore distress than they can bear. People will say, ‘Can you see whathas happened toyou? Won’t you see who can intercede for you with your Lord?’ Then someof themwill say to others, ‘Let’s go to Adam…’”

There will be no cure for distress andanguish on that Day unless oneturns to Allaah today.

May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammadand his Family and Companions, whoare the best of people. Praise be to Allaah Who is overtaken by neitherslumber nor sleep.

Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid
P.O. Box 2999
Al-Khobar
Saudi Arabia