Death Quotes in Islam
One of the most difficult realities of life is that people we care about, people we need, individuals we don’t know, and, finally, we will die. Realizing this is a depressing reality. When calamity strikes, they declare, “Yes, we belong to Allah, and yes, we will return to Him,” according to Surah Baqarah Ayat 156 of the Qur’an. This serves as a powerful reminder of our mortality and, when applied appropriately, can help us focus our attention and energy on the things that truly count. We frequently become distracted and lose sight of how short our time on earth is.
Islam views death as the continuation of life in a different form rather than the end of it. Allah designed this life to serve as a trial for the next life. Death also marks the conclusion of this test. Every pencil is down. Stop writing.
We must ensure we have completed everything required to receive an A before the test ends. Additionally, there is no cheating, and this is completed independently, exactly like an exam. You can also inspire your fellow Muslims with the Jumma Mubarak quotes, wishes, and messages we have gathered in our collection, and you can use them to rekindle your faith in Jumma.
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Islamic Quotes on Death
- “Whoever adores meeting Allah, Allah adores meeting him, and whoever despises meeting Allah, Allah despises meeting him.” (Reference: Sahih Muslim 157, Sahih Grade)
- “I don’t hesitate to do anything because I don’t want to disappoint a believer who despises death.” (Source: Grade: Sahih, Sahih Bukhari 6137)
- As for the dead, Allah will raise them, then to Him they will (all) be returned. (Surah Al-An’am, 6:36)
- “If he must do something, he should say: O Allah, keep me alive as long as life is good for me and cause me to die if death is better for me. None of you should desire for death because of a calamity that has befallen him.” (Source: Grade: Sahih, Bukhari 5437)
- Indeed, Allah (alone) knows of the Hour. He sends down the rain and knows what is in the wombs. No soul knows what it will earn for tomorrow, and no soul knows in what land it will die. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware. – (Surah Al-Jumu’ah, 62:8)
- You will only receive your [whole] recompense on the Day of Resurrection when every soul will experience death. Therefore, the person who is pulled away from the Fire and accepted into Paradise has fulfilled [his wish]. And except for the pleasure of deception, what is the purpose of this world?
- Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion, and He has power over all things. (He is the One) Who created death and life to test which of you is best in deeds? And He is the Almighty, All-Forgiving. (Surah Al-Mulk, 67:1-2)
- Don’t make any dying wishes. He may expand his good acts if he is righteous, and he may repent if he is immoral. (Grade: Sahih, Source: Sahih Bukhari 6808)
- For every returner (to Allah) and keeper (of His covenant) who feared the most compassionate unseen and came with a heart returning (in repentance), paradise would be brought near to the righteous, not far, it will be proclaimed.
- When you witness a funeral procession, support it until it ends or the departed is laid to rest. Source: Muttafaqun Alayhi, Grade: Sahih Bukhari 1245
- Indeed, all you can do is exalt Allah, the soul-receiver. (Source: 6394 Musnad Ahhmad)
- Did you then think that We had created you without purpose and that you would never be returned to Us? (Surah Al-Mu’minun, 23:115)
- And this worldly existence is nothing more than entertainment and distraction. Indeed, the residence of the Hereafter (Verse 64 of Surah Ankabut)
- “If Allah wishes to do good to someone, He afflicts him with trials,” stated the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). (Sahih Bukhari: Book 70, Number 548, Volume 7)
- Every soul will taste death. And We test you with evil and with good as a trial, and to Us you will be returned. (Surah Al-Anbiya’, 21:35)
- To the Angel of Death, you are simply another name on the list, but to the rest of the world, you might be a billionaire, a famous person, or an icon.
- You must always live as a Muslim to die as a Muslim because death can happen at any time. Later is not an option.
- Death is not life’s greatest catastrophe. The worst catastrophe in life occurs when we lose our fear of Allah while we are still living.
- Our fascination with the flaws of others is the worst of our faults. (RA) Ali Ibn Abi Talib
- And look! Muhammad (pbuh) was told, “This is the bier of a Jew,” as he stood up as a bier passed by. “Is it not the possessor of a soul, from which we ought to learn and be afraid?” he replied.
- Don’t criticize the deceased.
- Get up when someone’s bier passes by you, whether they are a Muslim, Christian, or Jew.
- Perhaps the faithful are transferred from this world of transient existence to the world of eternal existence; they do not die.
- “Oh Lord! You have undoubtedly given me power and taught me how to read dreams. ˹O˺ Creator of the earth and the heavens! In this life as well as the next, you are my guardian. Let me die a submissive death and be among the pious. (Verse 101 of Surah Yusuf)
- For a Muslim, death is a blessing. Remember your deceased, talk kindly of them, and do not speak poorly of them.
- Without Allah, life is pointless, like an unsharpened pencil.
- No one wants to take a chance, yet everyone wants to change the world.
- The world, or Dunya, is a place of trial rather than rest.
- Indeed, we are the ones who give birth and die; we are the ones who survive (after all else dies). (Verse 23 of Surah al-Hijr)
- “If the Day of Judgment breaks out while you are planting a new tree, continue and plant it,” the Prophet (peace be upon him) advised.
The above quote emphasizes the idea of sadaqah jariyah and is highly potent. Keep sowing your seeds to gain from your dedication even after you pass away. What kind of legacy do you intend to leave? What do you tell your children? Do you donate to charities and assist others?
- The Almighty will either take you away from someone or separate you from them when you become overly reliant on them to reveal your strengths. We all need other people in our lives, but we never need them as much as we need God! The only person who will never let you down is him! – Mufti Menk
We are reminded of this when a loved one passes away. Life is, after all, a prelude to the day you will meet your Creator. – Mufti Menk
- He created life and death to see which of you is the best at doing things. He is also the All-Powerful and All-Forgiving. (Verses 2 of Surah Mulk)
- “And if you had witnessed the moment when the unrighteous would be in the anguish of death and the angels would extend their hands and say, Give up your souls; you will receive an embarrassing reprimand today.” (Verse 93 of Surah Anam)
- Every soul will wish that there had been a longer period between it and that (bad) on the day when it is revealed what it has done right and wrong. Allah also makes you watch out for His punishment, and He is kind to the servants. (Verse 30 of Surah Imran)
- Death will be tasted by each individual. And we test you for temptation with both good and evil, and you will return to us. (Verse 35 of Surah Anbiya)
- Truly, Allah is aware of those among you who refrain from fighting and those who encourage their brothers and sisters to join them, but only for a brief time. (Verses 18 of Surah Luqman)
- Rest in peace, soul! Go back to your Lord, content with him, content with him, So come into My garden and among My slaves. (Verses 27–30 of Surah Al-Fajr)
- There are five types of martyrs: those who perish from the plague, those who die from stomach disorders, those who drown, those who perish beneath the debris, and those who perish while following Allah the Exalted. (Source: Muttafaqun Alayhi, Grade: Sahih Bukhari 2674)
- I received the excellent news from Gabriel, peace be upon him, that anyone from my country who passes away without finding a partner who is in Allah’s presence will be admitted to Paradise. “Even if he commits theft and adultery?” I asked. Even if he steals and commits adultery, the Prophet said. (Source: Muttafaqun Alayhi, Grade: Sahih al-Bukhari 1180)
- Your home is the Hellfire, where you will stay unless Allah commands otherwise. Your Lord is indeed knowledgeable and smart.
- “If you live to the evening, do not expect to be alive in the morning, and if you live to the morning, do not expect to be alive in the evening, and take from your life for your death, and from your health for your sickness,” Ibn ‘Umar once used to remark. [Al-Bukhari #6416]
- According to Abu Hurayra, “Remember frequently the thing that cuts off pleasures,” that is, death, was uttered by the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. [at-Tirmidhi]
- Ya Allah, please only allow me to die when you are satisfied with me and have pardoned my crimes.
- Although death is a given, we nonetheless plan for life more than death, even if life is not guaranteed.
- It’s just me, my lord, and my actions at the end of the day.
- “Race to good actions as fast as you can,” said the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, according to Abu Hurayra. Other than burdensome wealth, crippling disease, doddering senility, a speedy death, or the Dajjal, what else are you waiting for? Or are you anticipating the Last Hour or some invisible evil? The final hour will be extremely unpleasant and cruel. [at-Tirmidhi]
- While most people see Allah after they die, a wise person visits Allah before they pass away.
- Though you currently possess the land, it will be owned by someone else tomorrow.
- The journey of life is from Allah to Allah.
- Remember your grave and put aside your pride and conceit.
- “Allah creates you, then causes you to die; then He will bring you together for the Day of Resurrection, which most people are unaware of but about which there is no question.” (Jathiya Surah 24-26)
- “The death you are running from will meet you.” After that, you will be brought back before the Knower of the Seen and the Unseen, who will tell you about your past actions. (Verses 8 of Surah Jumuah)
- Put your ego aside, put your haughtiness away, and keep your grave in mind.
- You cannot buy off the angel of death, no matter how wealthy you are.
- Your age, gender, ethnicity, or religion are all invisible to death. It will come as a surprise, so always be ready.
- Have faith that there is a life after death and that there will be responsibility. And everyone is afraid of this sense of responsibility.
- The bits of land are yours today, but one day they will belong to someone else. Life is too short, but it’s much shorter for some people. What can you do that will bring joy or a smile to someone else in your life? It’s frequently surprising how little work it takes yet how much of an impact it may have.
Help others without expecting anything in return. You will ultimately be responsible for your actions, so why not have a positive outlook? What’s at stake for you? Use the power of Jariyah sadaqah. To become a billionaire of good actions on the day of judgment, compound your benefits in the same way as the wealthy in this world do with their money. Having all the wealth in the world won’t benefit you as much as this. If you made it to the end of this post, thank you for reading.
