Snakes in the Grave

[Faizan-e-Mustafa]

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful and, Peace and Blessings of Almighty Allah be upon the Chosen Prophet.

 

A sinful person died. When the earth was dug up to make way for his coffin, a large snake was found. The people dug another hole nearby, but again they found a large snake. In this manner, the people dug thirty different hole nearby but each time, they came across large snakes. In the end, the people decided that they could not flee from the order of Allah azzawajal and thus buried him in the snake-infested earth.

 

Moral:

 

It is clearly stated in the Ahadith that when a pious person dies, then his grave is like a green garden from the gardens of paradise. There will be life, vigour and all types of bounties reserved for this righteous person.

Conversely, a sinful person will find that his grave will be like a pit from the pits of Hell. The place will be dark and infested with snakes and scorpions.

 

The decision lies in our hands. By our actions in this life, we can choose to make our grave paradise or hell.

 

 

The Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah azzawajal be upon him) said:

'If one of you sees an evil deed, then he should stop it with his hand. And if he cannot do so, then he should stop it with his tongue. And if he cannot do so, then he should stop it with his heart (i.e. think bad of it in his heart); and this is the weakest stage of Faith.'