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The Race Against Time: Offering Your Best to Allāh in Your Prime
A sincere advice for my brothers & sisters in Islām,
A reflection I wanted to share to all as I watch my father who is weak and recovering from his brain operation. A man who, at 87 years old, was once the most active and vibrant person, now struggles to even move a limb. Seeing him, once so full of energy and independence, now fighting to perform even the simplest of movements—like raising his hands and legs. This has made me realise the importance of our youth, our prime and good health.
Allāh and His Messenger ﷺ have repeatedly reminded us of the fleeting nature of life, the value of youth, and the urgency to act before our time is up. This only becomes a reality for many of us when we have fallen weak, ill or just too late.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said beautifully: “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before your busyness, and your life before your death.” Sunan Tirmidhī
This narration strikes at the core of my advice. Youth is not just a phase of strength and energy—it’s a divine trust, a fleeting opportunity to earn Allāh’s pleasure before the inevitabilities of life—weakness, frailty, and death—overcome us.
When we are young and healthy, it’s easy to take our strength and time for granted, but every breath is a blessing that deserves gratitude through action. What excuse will we have when Allah asks about our youth?
The time to act is now. The time to serve Allāh, support others, dedicate your wealth and energy for the sake of Allāh—is NOW!!
When old age or illness comes, you will only wish you could do what you neglected in your youth. This life is short, and our youth even shorter. Every moment wasted in heedlessness is a moment lost forever. Imagine the regret of someone who spent their best days in leisure and dunya comfort, only to be reduced to weakness, unable to do what they once could.
Imagine standing before Allāh with nothing but excuses for why we did not pray more, fast more, serve more, and give more.
The companions of the Prophet ﷺ were young when they changed the world. They carried the message of Islām on their shoulders, sacrificing their youth for the eternal gardens of Jannah.
Where are we? Why not us?
The graveyards are full of people who thought they had more time. Don’t let that be your story. Seize your youth. Seize your health. Seize your life for Allāh. Because in the end, only what you do for Allāh will remain.
The time is now. Act, before it’s too late.
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Abū Ismā'īl
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