Thinking about the Hereafter encourages us to do good deeds and reminds us that we must be accountable for our actions.
The Holy Quran emphasizes the importance of remembering the Hereafter and reflecting on life after death. In Surah Al-Imran, verse 185, Allah states, 'Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your full compensation on the Day of Resurrection.' This verse highlights the necessity to contemplate the Hereafter, as each of us will be accountable for our actions before Allah. By thinking about the Hereafter, we are encouraged to engage in good deeds and refraining from sinful actions. Additionally, in Surah Al-Mu’minun, verse 115, Allah questions, 'Did you think that we created you in vain and that you would not be returned to Us?' This prompts us to consider the purpose of our lives and the consequences of our actions in the Hereafter. Ignoring the Hereafter could lead an individual to view life as aimless and empty, diverging from the righteous path. Allah further reminds us in Surah Az-Zumar, verse 7, 'If you disbelieve, indeed, Allah is free from need of you, and He does not approve of disbelief for His servants. And if you are grateful, He will approve it for you.' Thus, contemplating the Hereafter is not merely a religious obligation but a human necessity that guides us towards righteousness.
Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your full compensation on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever is removed from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has certainly achieved [the goal], and what is the worldly life except the enjoyment of delusion.
Did you think that we created you in vain and that you would not be returned to Us?
If you disbelieve, indeed, Allah is free from need of you, and He does not approve of disbelief for His servants. And if you are grateful, He will approve it for you.
Once upon a time, a young man named Hossein was walking through the streets, pondering over his life. He was busy working every day and had never thought about his future and the Hereafter. One day, his friends talked about the Day of Judgment and Hossein suddenly realized that he needed to think about life after death. He decided to live with kindness and honesty and to show love to his parents. After a while, Hossein felt more happiness and peace in his life, understanding that contemplating the Hereafter had transformed his life.