AS-SIRAT (THE PATH, THE
BRIDGE OVER HELL)
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TO BE DELIVERED ON
SATURDAY 25TH
FEBRUARY 2017 CE AND 28TH JUMAADA AWWAL 1438 AH
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala
Rasulillah. As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
BACKGROUND - THE SIRAT BRIDGE is the bridge to hell that
is no wider than a hair. It is the final test of believers after the Field of
Resurrection. The Sirat Bridge may sound like a typical bridge or suspension
bridge as we see in the world. First of all, as the Hereafter is not like this
world, the Sirat is not like a bridge as we know it. Our beloved Prophet
stressed and warned his Ummah that the Sirat Bridge is sharper than a sword and
narrow than a hair and that it is very difficult to pass over this bridge.
THE SIRAT CROSSING THE BRIDGE OF SIRAAT - UNDERSTANDING THE FIRE
THE SIRAT CROSSING THE BRIDGE OF SIRAAT - UNDERSTANDING THE FIRE
Not a single person will be able to escape from walking
over this bridge – neither the people of Paradise, nor the people of Hell.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
(٧٠) وَإِن مِّنكُمۡ إِلَّا وَارِدُهَاۚ
كَانَ عَلَىٰ رَبِّكَ حَتۡمً۬ا مَّقۡضِيًّ۬ا (٧١) ثُمَّ نُنَجِّى ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَواْ وَّنَذَرُ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ فِيہَا
جِثِيًّ۬ا (٧٢)
“And there is not one of you but shall come to it, this
is an unavoidable decree of your Lord. And we will deliver those who guarded
(against evil), and we will leave the unjust therein on their knees.” (Holy
Quran chapter 19:71-72). The Holy Prophet said that this bridge contains seven Passes (Aqabat).
There will be stations in each Pass and each station will be 70 Farsakh (1
Farsakh = 5.5 km) long, and 70,000 Angels will be posted at each Pass. Those
who safely pass through all seven Passes will arrive at the Abode of Permanence
(Dar al-Baqa), where they will live an everlasting life without any
troubles.
In another well-known
narration, the Prophet (SAW) said, Hell-Fire will be brought forth on the Day
of Judgment with 70,000 zimaam each
pulled by 70,000 Angels,” (Muslim). The word zimaam is usually translated as “chains” but a
more fitting translation is “leashes”. What do leashes restrain? They restrain
animals. Hell-Fire is a living, breathing monster. To put this into
perspective, let us remember the magnificent creation of the Angels. The
Prophet (SAW) described the Angels who hold Allah’s Throne saying, “The
distance between his ear-lobes and his shoulders is equivalent to a
seven-hundred-year journey,” (Abu Dawud). The Angels are not a small
creation, and they will be pulling and restraining this monster.
Allah (SWT) describes the
animalistic nature of the Fire in the Qur’an: “When the Hellfire sees them
from a distant place, they will hear its fury and roaring,” (Qur’an25:12). Before
the inhabitants of the Fire even see it, they
will hear its anger and rage from far away. Allah (SWT) uses a human emotion to
describe the Fire, gaydh, which
means a furious anger and rage. Why is the Fire angry? The scholars say that it
is angry at peoples’ disbelief and disobedience to Allah (SWT)! Allah (SWT)
tells us how the Fire will roar: “When they are thrown into it, they hear from
it a (dreadful) inhaling while it boils up. It almost bursts with rage […]”
(Qur’an 67:7-8).
WHO WILL PASS OVER THE SIRAT
BRIDGE?
Allah Almighty says: “And there is not one of you but shall come to it; this is an unavoidable decree of your Lord.” (Maryam, 71). Allah Almighty declares that everyone will definitely come to Hell and that the Sirat Bridge will be built upon Hell. The AL-SIRAT is a long and narrow bridge that everyone will have to pass through before entering Heaven. It is believed to be a “bridge over Hell”. The Quran does not say anything about this bridge, except in Surah Maryam, which could possibly be referring to the bridge. In that verse it says, "There is not one of you ...but will pass over it: this is, with your Lord, a decree which must be accomplished" (Holy Quran Surah 19:71).
It has been said that this bridge will be a reflection of one’s life in this Dunyia. The more a person saves himself from evil actions the more it will be easier for him to pass over it. Judgment day on whole is going to be very hard but particularly this time will be harder than any other time. That’s why we do special Dua for the strength and help of ALLAH (SWT) while crossing it.
We have no choice in who our parents are, our race, color or nationality. "He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. There is no god but He, The Exalted in Might, The Wise." (Holy Quran chapter 3:6) Allah knows all of this before our birth even, but we still continue our journey to fulfill our destiny.
SIRAAT, HOW IT LOOKS LIKE:
Narrated by Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri: We, the companions of the Prophet said, "O Allah's Apostle! What is the bridge?' He said, "It is a slippery (bridge) on which there are clamps and (Hooks like) a thorny seed that is wide at one side and narrow at the other and has thorns with bent ends. Such a thorny seed is found in Najd and is called As-Sa'dan. Some of the believers will cross the bridge as quickly as the wink of an eye, some others as quick as lightning, a strong wind, fast horses or she-camels. So some will be safe without any harm; some will be safe after receiving some scratches, and some will fall down into Hell. The last person will cross by being dragged over the bridge." (Sahih Bukhari- Volume 9, Book 93, Number 532)
WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO CROSS IT?
Prophet (PBUH)) said, The Sirat Bridge will be set over Hell. The first prophet who will cross it with his nation will be I. [Bukhari].
Then a bridge will be laid over the (Hell) Fire." Allah's Apostle added, "I will be the first to cross it. And the invocation of the Apostles on that Day, will be 'Allahukka Sallim, Sallim (O Allah, save us, save us!),' and over that bridge there will be hooks Similar to the thorns of As Sa'dan (a thorny tree). Didn't you see the thorns of As-Sa'dan?" The companions said, "Yes, O Allah's Apostle." He added, "So the hooks over that bridge will be like the thorns of As-Sa-dan except that their greatness in size is only known to Allah. These hooks will snatch the people according to their deeds. Some people will be ruined because of their evil deeds, and some will be CUT INTO PIECES AND FALL DOWN IN HELL, but will be saved afterwards, when Allah has finished the judgments among His slaves, and intends to take out of the Fire whoever He wishes to take out from among those who used to testify that none had the right to be worshipped but Allah.” (Sahi Bukhari- Volume 8, Book 76, Number 577).
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:"...As-Sirat (a bridge) will be laid across Hell and I (Muhammad) shall be the first amongst the Apostles to cross it with my followers. Nobody except the Apostles will then be able to speak and they will be saying then, 'O Allah! Save us. O Allah Save us.'..." -Sahih Bukhari 1:770.
Allah Almighty says: “And there is not one of you but shall come to it; this is an unavoidable decree of your Lord.” (Maryam, 71). Allah Almighty declares that everyone will definitely come to Hell and that the Sirat Bridge will be built upon Hell. The AL-SIRAT is a long and narrow bridge that everyone will have to pass through before entering Heaven. It is believed to be a “bridge over Hell”. The Quran does not say anything about this bridge, except in Surah Maryam, which could possibly be referring to the bridge. In that verse it says, "There is not one of you ...but will pass over it: this is, with your Lord, a decree which must be accomplished" (Holy Quran Surah 19:71).
It has been said that this bridge will be a reflection of one’s life in this Dunyia. The more a person saves himself from evil actions the more it will be easier for him to pass over it. Judgment day on whole is going to be very hard but particularly this time will be harder than any other time. That’s why we do special Dua for the strength and help of ALLAH (SWT) while crossing it.
We have no choice in who our parents are, our race, color or nationality. "He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. There is no god but He, The Exalted in Might, The Wise." (Holy Quran chapter 3:6) Allah knows all of this before our birth even, but we still continue our journey to fulfill our destiny.
SIRAAT, HOW IT LOOKS LIKE:
Narrated by Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri: We, the companions of the Prophet said, "O Allah's Apostle! What is the bridge?' He said, "It is a slippery (bridge) on which there are clamps and (Hooks like) a thorny seed that is wide at one side and narrow at the other and has thorns with bent ends. Such a thorny seed is found in Najd and is called As-Sa'dan. Some of the believers will cross the bridge as quickly as the wink of an eye, some others as quick as lightning, a strong wind, fast horses or she-camels. So some will be safe without any harm; some will be safe after receiving some scratches, and some will fall down into Hell. The last person will cross by being dragged over the bridge." (Sahih Bukhari- Volume 9, Book 93, Number 532)
WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO CROSS IT?
Prophet (PBUH)) said, The Sirat Bridge will be set over Hell. The first prophet who will cross it with his nation will be I. [Bukhari].
Then a bridge will be laid over the (Hell) Fire." Allah's Apostle added, "I will be the first to cross it. And the invocation of the Apostles on that Day, will be 'Allahukka Sallim, Sallim (O Allah, save us, save us!),' and over that bridge there will be hooks Similar to the thorns of As Sa'dan (a thorny tree). Didn't you see the thorns of As-Sa'dan?" The companions said, "Yes, O Allah's Apostle." He added, "So the hooks over that bridge will be like the thorns of As-Sa-dan except that their greatness in size is only known to Allah. These hooks will snatch the people according to their deeds. Some people will be ruined because of their evil deeds, and some will be CUT INTO PIECES AND FALL DOWN IN HELL, but will be saved afterwards, when Allah has finished the judgments among His slaves, and intends to take out of the Fire whoever He wishes to take out from among those who used to testify that none had the right to be worshipped but Allah.” (Sahi Bukhari- Volume 8, Book 76, Number 577).
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:"...As-Sirat (a bridge) will be laid across Hell and I (Muhammad) shall be the first amongst the Apostles to cross it with my followers. Nobody except the Apostles will then be able to speak and they will be saying then, 'O Allah! Save us. O Allah Save us.'..." -Sahih Bukhari 1:770.
STAGES OF CROSSING THE BRIDGE
OF SIRAAT ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT. There is not one of you but
will pass over it (Hell): this is with your Lord; a Decree which must be
accomplished. In popular
Muslim thought, the belief in 'As-Sirat' the bridge of the way, the bridge
over hell) is often cited as compulsory.
The 'As Sirat' is understood to
be an extremely narrow (almost the width of a hair follicle) and sharp bridge
with hooks, clasps and thorny iron that all souls (including the righteous /
believers) will encounter on the Day of Resurrection. It is understood to
be surrounded by the raging fire of Hell and one would need to cross this
bridge in order to reach paradise or a state of felicity.
IT TAKES 15,000 YEARS TO CROSS THE BRIDGE OF SIRAAT
May Allah have His mercy upon us? The journey of the
bridge of Siraat is extremely long.
Sayyiduna Fuzail bin Iyaad narrates that the journey of
the bridge of Siraat is 15,000 years long (meaning the distance a fast horse
covers in 15,000 years). 5,000 years will be of going up, 5,000 years of going
down and 5,000 years of going straight. The bridge of Siraat is thinner than a
strand of hair, sharper than the edge of the sword and has been placed upon the
back of Hell. The person who is weak and anxious due to the fear of Allah will
succeed in crossing the bridge of Siraat[1].
THE FEAR OF THE BRIDGE OF SIRAT
Although Satan will try his best to prevent you from reading
this book making you feel lazy, try and read it from beginning to
end, you will feel a transformation in yourself.
Virtues of Durūd Sharīf the Holy Prophet said, “Recitation of Durūd Sharīf upon me is
Noor for you on the bridge of Siraat[2].”
The sinful will allegedly fall
into its raging fire whilst those who remained righteous, will make their way
swiftly across this bridge at a pace directly proportional to the good deeds
that they would have earned during their earthly abode. The first one to cross
the bridge is understood to be Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Our Negligence! Indeed, the matter of the bridge of Siraat is very
critical and severe. It is finer than even a strand of hair, sharper than even
the edge of a sword and is placed above the Hellfire. By Allah! Crossing bridge
of Siraat will be very
Crucial and alarming matter
which everyone will have to confront.
EVERYONE WILL PASS THE BRIDGE OF SIRAAT
It is narrated by Sayyidatuna Hafsa that the Holy Prophet
said, “I hope those who were present
The Fear of the Bridge of Siraat in the battles of Badr and
Hudaibiyah will not enter the fire.” She asked humbly “Ya Rasūl-Allah, has
Allah not mentioned in the Holy Qur’an: There is not one of you who may not
pass over Hell. This is necessarily a decided thing for your Lord.”(Surah
Maryam, Verse 71). He replied, “Have you not heard that Allah said, Then We shall save the God fearing;
and will leave the unjust in it falling on their knees.” (Surah Maryam,
Verse 72)[3]
THE EVILDOERS WILL FALL INTO THE HELLFIRE
The foregoing narration clearly states that everyone will have to
pass over the Hellfire. The believers, who possess the fear of Allah, will be
saved and protected.
The Fear of the Bridge of Siraat whereas the culprits and
unrighteous people will fall into Hell! It will be a very difficult situation
but still we do not wake from the sleep of negligence and heedlessness.
There is not one of you who may not pass over Hell) and I am not
aware whether I will be saved or not[4].”
THE HORRIFIC SITUATION AT THE TIME OF CROSSING THE BRIDGE OF
SIRAAT
Dear Islamic Brothers! Just
imagine! What will be our condition when the sun, just one and a quarter mile away from the ground,
will be showering fire (fierce heat) on the Day of Judgment? People will
be naked and barefooted upon the intensely hot ground of copper. Just imagine;
when the brains of people will be boiling in extreme heat. Internal organs such
as the liver will have burst, the hearts of people will have come to the throat
from chest due to immense grief, terror and panic and everyone will have to
pass the bridge of Siraat in this state of unimaginable fear and
trouble.
In order to cross the bridge of Siraat, one does not
need expertise in different sports and arts such as boxing, wrestling, running,
gliding and space-travelling as these things will not benefit any one on the
bridge of Siraat; instead, the fear of Allah will benefit people as
Sayyidunā Fuzail bin Iyaad said, “The people who are weak and anxious due
to the fear of Allah will easily cross the bridge of Siraat.”
VARIOUS WAYS OF CROSSING THE BRIDGE OF SIRAAT
Sayyidatuna Aisha Siddiqa narrated “My beloved husband said,
‘There is a bridge over Hell which is finer than a strand of hair and sharper
than the edge of a sword. Upon it, there are hooks and thorns made of iron
which catches hold of those people whom Allah wills. The people will cross the
bridge of Siraat in different ways. Some will cross it (very swiftly)
like the blink of an eye, some like lightening, some like the wind, some like
fast horse and camel riders. The Angels will be reciting ‘’ (Oh my Rab, let him pass safely, Oh
my Rab, let him pass safely). Some Muslims will be saved, some will be
injured and some will fall into the fire of Hell on their faces’[5]
ONE REASON FOR DISTRESS IN THE HEREAFTER
The colour of Hellfire will be quite black and the bridge
of Siraat will be in total darkness. Only the one whom Allah
will mercy will be successful, as it is narrated by Sayyidunā Sahl bin
Abdullah Tustari, “The one confronting deprivation and poverty in the world
shall be at ease and peace in the hereafter and the one who is affluent and
wealthy in the world shall face deprivation in the hereafter[6].”
Sayyidunā Sa’eed bin Abi Hilal said, “I have heard that the
bridge of Siraat will be like a strand of hair for some people on the
Day of Judgment while it will be like home and wide valleys for some
others[7].”
MORE WEALTH, MORE BURDEN
It’s the way of the world that the more wealth a person has, the
more burden he will have. We can take the example of travelling; the
passengers, who have the most belongings, face the most difficulties. Further,
those who travel abroad may well be aware of the fact that the passengers who
have luggage in large amount face a lot of trouble and difficulty at customs.
Similarly, those people who possess the least amount of worldly wealth will be
at peace and ease in the afterlife.
Sayyidunā Anas said that the beloved of Allah came holding the
hand of Abu Zar and asked, “Oh Abu Zar! Do you know we have a difficult valley
ahead of us? And only those having a light burden will successfully pass
it” Another person asked“ Ya Rasūl-Allah! Am I from those who have heavy
burden or from those who have light burden?” The Holy Prophet asked, “Do you
have sustenance for today?” He said 'Yes'. The Holy Prophet then
asked, “Do you have sustenance for tomorrow?” He again said yes. The Holy
Prophet then asked, “Do you have sustenance for the day after tomorrow?” He
replied ‘No’. The beloved Rasūl of Allah said “
If you had possessed sustenance for three days, you would have
been amongst those (people) who have heavy burden[8].
THE MUSLIMS WITH NOOR
The Muslims whom Allah will mercy will be given such Noor (light)
whereby they will succeed on the day of judgment. Hence, Allah says in
His glorious Qur’an, Para 27, Surah Hadeed, verse 12: The day when you will see
the believing men and believing women that their light runs before them
and on their right.
THE GLORY OF THE LIGHT OF IMAAN
The fortunate Muslims whom Allah will mercy will be crossing the
bridge of Siraat joyfully swaying with their bright and sparkling
faces due to the light of their faith. Therefore, the Merciful Prophet said,
“Hellfire will say to the Mo’min (true believer), ‘Oh Mo’min! Pass quickly,
because your light has extinguished my fire’[9].”
FIVE NOOR-PROVIDING SAYINGS OF THE HOLY PROPHET
Read 5 blessed sayings of The Holy Prophet with regard to the
virtuous deeds whereby a believer can get Noor on the Day of Judgment:
(1) Punishment for the One who misses his Fard Salah
The Salah will be Noor (light), Burhan (proof) and
salvation on the day of judgment for the one who protects it while there will
neither be any Noor and Burhan nor any salvation for the one who does not
protect salah, and such a person will be resurrected with Qaroon, Fir’oun,
Hamaan, and Ubay bin Khalaf (the leader of the hypocrites) on the Day of
Judgment[10]
(2) The Excellence of Going to the Masjid in Darkness
Give the good news of Noor-e-Taam (complete Noor) on the
Day of Judgment to those people who go to the Masajid in darkness[11].
(3) The Excellence of Removing Difficulty
Allah will make two types of Noor on the bridge of
Siraat on the Day of Judgment for the one who removes a Muslim brother's
difficulty. Their light will illuminate the universe and Allah knows the exact
number[12].
(4) The Excellence of Kalima
Whoever recites‘’Laa ilaha illa Allahu’’100 times, Allah
will resurrect him on the Day of Judgment in such a state that his face will be
shining as the moon shines on the 14th night[13].
(5) The Excellence of Zikr in the Market
Whoever does the Zikr of Allah in the market, he will be
given Noor on the Day of Judgment for his every single hair[14].
PEOPLE DEPRIVED OF NOOR
The unfortunate people who do not offer Salah, disobey
and distress their parents, prevent their children from following Shariah so
that they become modern and trendy, do not prevent their wife and adult
daughters from immodesty, do not refrain from films & dramas, songs &
musical instruments, unlawful occupations, interest-based businesses,
adulteration, deception & betrayal, dirty language, backbiting,
tales-telling, fault-finding, immorality & misbehavior, offending or
harming Muslims without a lawful reason or do not refrain from the company of
indecent & rude people who miss Salah and adopt fashion or the people who
look at attractive young boys with lust. There is a matter of concern for all
of such people. If Allah and His beloved become displeased, Imaan is ruined
because of sins, surely they will have to face everlasting unbearable
punishments and they will not get any Noor on the bridge of Siraat.
DID NOT LAUGH FOR 40 YEARS
Sayyidunā Hasan Basri, over-taken by fear, desired to be the
person who will eventually be released from Hellfire after one thousand years.
Alas! One thousand years is an extremely long period. By Allah! It is
impossible to bear the punishment of Hellfire even for a millionth of a second!
Imagine! How fearful Sayyidunā Hasan Basri was. It has been stated that he did
not laugh for 40 years. He often seemed as frightened as the prisoner who has
been sentenced to be executed in a short while. Whenever he used to talk, it
seemed as though he is describing the situation of the afterlife by watching
with his own eyes. When he remained silent, it seemed as if fire was burning in
his eyes. He was asked, “Why do you remain so sorrowful and terror stricken?”
He replied,” I fear that if Allah becomes displeased with me due to some of my
misdeeds and says, go away, I will not forgive you, then what will happen to me[15]!
THE ONE WHO CROSSES WITH DIFFICULTY
Sayyiduna Imaam Muhammad Ghazali says, “On the Day of
Judgement, Allah will gather all the people from the past and the present at a
particular place. The Day of Judgement will last for 50,000 years, during that
time, everyone will look towards the sky for 40 years. They will be waiting
anxiously for the decision. Believers will be given Noor according to their
deeds. The Noor of some believers will be equal to the size of a mountain and
that of some others will be equal to the size of a date tree and some will
receive even lesser Noor.
There will be a believer who will be given Noor
equivalent to the size of a big toe, which will sometimes brighten and
sometimes will diminish and fade away. When it diminishes, the believer will
stand still because it will be too dark for him to continue walking and he will
walk when it brightens.
Everyone will be crossing the bridge of Siraat according
to their Noor. Some will be crossing the bridge of Siraat like the blink of an
eye, some will be crossing like lightening, some like the clouds, some like a
shooting star, some like running horses and some like running men. The one who
will be given Noor
equivalent to the size of a big toe will be crossing the
bridge on his hands, feet and face. When he will move one of his hands along,
the other will be stuck behind and when he will struggle to move one foot, he
will forcefully drag the other one along with him and the fire will reach his
sides. This person will,
however, manage to cross the bridge of Siraat
successfully. After facing great difficulties & hardships, this believer
will stand up and praise Allah. He will then be given ghusl besides a well near
the door of the Heaven[16].”
FEAR OF THE FOOL
Remember! The fear the stupid people possess is worse even than
the temporary fear of a sensitive woman because when these people listen to the
horrifying and terrifying conditions of the Judgement Day, they insincerely
start saying, “Allah forbid, Allah forbid. Oh Allah! Save me. Oh Allah! Bestow
your mercy upon me. Oh Allah! Help me.”
These feelings and emotions are confined to only that
particular moment and are not from the bottom of the heart. The reason why
their emotions and fears are being called temporary is that although they
express fear, they continue to commit sins instead of leaving them. (For
example, the person who misses Salah continues to miss it, a beardless person
does not grow beard; a liar does not stop lying, the person in the habit of
taking and giving bribery, unlawful occupation, fraud & deception does not
give up these evils, the person who looks at strange women and beardless boys
with lust does not safeguard
his eyes from looking at them, the person who watches
film and enjoys listening to music does not develop a mindset to The Fear of
the Bridge of Siraat refrain from sins, the people who wear un-Islamic dress,
or oppress and cause grief to other people do not avoid these sins, adulterers,
alcohol drinkers, disobedient to parents, the one who does not educate their
children about the Sunnah and the one who enjoys the company of modern and
corrupt friends and the people who miss their Salah, do not repent and do not
give up the sins. Instead, all of them remain steadfast upon committing sins.
WHO DOES SATAN LAUGH AT?
Satan laughs at those people who cry and seek forgiveness just
temporarily or because other people are also doing the same. He is like the
person who is in a jungle and is sitting outside a strongly constructed and
well protected house. Suddenly, he hears a lion roaring from a distance, the
lion approaches to attack him. Instead of taking refuge in the house, he begins
to weep and say, “I seek the protection of this house from the lion”. If this
person keeps staying there and does not run into the house, do you think his
pathetic cries will save him from the lion? Never. Unless he does not make an
effort to move and take refuge of the house, he will not be safe from the lion.
By keeping this example in mind, decide for yourself as to how temporary
fear and emotion will benefit you[17].
GIVE UP SINS IMMEDIATELY INSTEAD OF SLOWLY
If you become emotional and start crying sincerely, even
if it is just for a moment, you will gain benefit. It will cause a positive
change.
Develop the mindset that ‘I will try my best to improve
myself’. Repent and cry with remorse remembering your sins. Make a firm
intention that 'from now on' I will never commit any sin ’. Beware! Satan will
try his best to prevent you from your reformation by giving his satanic ideas
such as, it’s not
Good to make a quick and instant decision, you should
rectify yourself gradually. Dear Islamic Brothers! By Allah! This is a very
dangerous attack of Satan. It is extremely dangerous to delay in repentance.
Satan might whisper, “I am not preventing you from repenting, you can repent
right now”.
THREE CONDITIONS OF REPENTANCE
Repentance does not mean just uttering the word 'repentance' a
couple of times. Please remember the following
three conditions of repentance. If even one condition is not fulfilled,
your repentance will not be accepted. The three conditions are: (1) Confession
of sin, (2) Feeling guilty, (3) Firm intention to give up the Sin.
THE BRIDGE OF AS-SIRAT -
"SLAUGHTER DEATH."
Before the command was issued for all people to cross
over as-Sirat, a caller said, "Bring death." A black animal that was
similar to a ram was brought. The caller said loudly, "Slaughter
death."
The angels stroke death with their wings that were
similar to lightning, Death started to die and then it completely vanished. The
caller said, "Now it is a new and everlasting life where you will find no
death at all." The command was issued for people to cross. The believers rushed
onto the bridge whereas the unbelievers moved backwards. Masrur drew back with
the unbelievers, wearing a garment of tar. He did not know how he came to wear
this garment. All he knew was that the final words about death struck his soul
and preoccupied his mind with horror.
Masrur asked himself, "What does slaughtering death
mean?" Actually his final and only hope was to die. He hoped to die when
the Day of Judgment started and when its great events took place. He hoped to
die when the angels began to judge him and when he stood before Allah, the
Almighty, behind the veil of fear. However, unfortunately, he did not die.
Death was his final refuge; by its destruction his hopes vanished forever.
Maqrur looked at as-Sirat and he saw flames and blazes
coming out from beneath it like a hungry monster that opens its mouth to
swallow a long -awaited prey. The Hell-fire was almost bursting with fury
and its blaze was trembling out of fear of Allah's torment if it did not
perform its duty.
Maqrur talked to himself saying, "If the Hell-fire
is trembling out of fear of Allah then what about us!" Masrur contemplated
as-Sirat. It was very long without end. Its width appeared to be that of a
hair. The angels started to push him forwards to cross it.
An angel said to him, "You are in a very
distinguished group. You are with Pharaoh, Qarun and Haman. Are you not the
great master? Was it not your title in the worldly life? Damn you all, how did
you dare to defy Allah, the Almighty?!"
Allah Knows best. May Allah protect us From Misguidance.
SOURCES:
Chapter Seven, Major Sins, Signs Of Doomsday And
Deeds Of The Believers: In Accordance With Holy Quran And Hadith By: Your brother in Islam, Mallam
Abba Abana, FCE, MNIM, CNA, Bsc. (Accts), Kubwa, Abuja, July 2016. Issued
And Dated: 19th July 2016, Compiled by Mallam Abba
Abana
Tel.: +2348023746371 (use text), Email: gonidamgamiri@yahoo.com
& abba.abana@gmail.com.
Fourth Edition, Published 19th July 2016 (15th
Shawwal 1437 A.H.)
Notes:
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