When we are leaving this
world for the next one, it shall be like a trip to
another country. Where details of that country won't be found in glamorous
travel brochures but in the Holy Qur'aan and the Ahadiths.
Where our plane won't be British Airways, Gulf Air or American Airlines
but Air Janazah.
Where our luggage won't be the allowed 23 kgs but our deeds no matter
how heavy they weigh. You don't pay for excess luggage. They are carried
free of charge. With your Creator's compliment.
Where our dress won't be a Pierre Cardin suit or the like but the white
cotton Shroud.
Where our perfume won't be Chanel, Paco Rabane, but the camphor and attar.
Where our passports won't be British, French or American but Al Islam.
Where our visa won't be the 6 months leave but the "La Illaha Illallah.."
Where the air hostess won't be gorgeous females but "Malak-al-Muwth"
and its like.
Where the in-flight services won't be 1st class or economy but a piece
of beautifully scented or foul smelling cloth.
Where our place of destination won't be Heathrow Terminal 1 or Jeddah
International Terminal but the Qabarastaan.
Where our waiting lounge won't be nice carpeted and air-conditioned rooms
but the 6 feet deep gloomy Qabar.
Where the Immigration Officer won't be Her Majesty's officers but Munkir
and Nakir. They only check out whether you deserve the place you yearn
to go.
Where there is no need for Customs Officers or detectors. Where the transit
airport will be Al Barzaakh.
Where our final place of destination will be either the Garden under
which rivers flow or the hell Fire.
This trip does not come with a price tag. It is free of charge.
So your savings would not come handy.
This flight can never be hijacked so do not worry about terrorists. Food
won't be served on this flight so do not worry about your allergies or
whether the food is Halal.
Do not worry about legroom; you won't need it, as your legs will become
things of the past.
Do not worry about delays. This flight is always punctual. It arrives
and leaves on time.
Do not worry about the in-flight entertainment programme because you
would have lost all your sense of joy.
Do not worry about booking this trip, it has already been booked the day
you became a foetus in your mother's womb.
Ah! At last good news!
Do not worry about who will be sitting next to you. You will have the
luxury of being the only passenger. So enjoy it while you can. If only
you can!
One small snag though, this trip comes with no warning.
ARE YOU PREPARED ? ?
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