A Bundle of Flowers

Being Attentive to the Hereafter

The Holy Prophet (S) said that the disciples of Jesus (‘a) asked him with whom they should make friends, and he (‘a) replied: "With one whose presence reminds you of God, his speech increases your knowledge and his deed inspires you (to work righteously for) the next world."

Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 1, p. 203

Amir ul Mu'mineen ‘Ali (‘a) said: "No business should hinder you from being busy doing good for the coming world, hence, surely, the length of opportunity is a very short time."

Ghurar-ul-Hikam, p. 335

Amir ul Mu'mineen ‘Ali (‘a) said: "He who sells his next life for his present life in this world, loses both of them."

Ghurar-ul-Hikam, p. 274

Imam Hadi, the tenth Imam, (‘a) said: "Remember when you are on your deathbed and your body is lying before your family members, then there is no physician to prevent you (from death) nor a friend to avail you."

Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 78, p. 370