.Amal | Sunday, February 25, 2001 - 10:30 am Asalamu alaykum THE GREAT JOURNEY You are requested to act upon the contents of this letter entitled "The Great Journey." Ticket: one-way (return ticket not available.) Cost: absolutety free. Reservation: confirmed. Eligibility: tickets will be issued to the following: Name: Son or Daughter of Aadam. Identification: Piece of Clay. Address: surface of the earth. Details of journey: Departure point: anywhere on earth. Destination: the hereafter. Hotel: to be temporarily accomodated in two meters of space. Duration: few seconds or few minutes. Time of departure: time of death. Important Instructions All passengers are requested to keep in mind that the tickets are non-negotiable and non-transferable. Therefore everyone must be ready and keep an eye on the pilot of the aircraft - Hazrat Izrail (alaihis salaam) - the angel of death. For more information, read instructions in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah. You can also consult the learned Ulama. It is important this done as soon as possible. You are reminded that no oxygen mask will be given as it is not required. In fact your respiratory system will be closed down before the journey begins. Luggage Even though each plane carries only one passenger, restrictions are imposed on the luggage that can be taken with. You are allowed to carry only five meters of white cloth and small amount of cotton. The real luggage must be good deeds, good conduct, time spent in inviting mankind to good deeds and prohibiting evil. Ilm obtained and used properly, children raised and trained to be mujahids. Apart from these, other luggage will be at your own risk. There is no need for any boarding pass, passport, or other travel documents. Just get ready. To be ready, attendance of the five daily prayers in the masjid with Jamaat is absolutely essential. Study the Qur'an and Sunnah and put the Sunnah into practice. Prepare now! Those Who give, get wasalamu alaykum |