Personal Relationship between man and God
Someone,
once, asked the Holy Prophet of Islam (pbuh): When
would the Day of Judgement be? The
Holy Prophet (pbuh) responded by asking the person what
had he done in preparation for it?
That
was indeed an affectionate reply with deep meaning. One should be more
concerned in preparing oneself for it rather than wondering when it would be. Everyone will have to appear before God (Allah). At that time what preparation
would you have made in this world to meet God? What is meant is that one should
also establish communion with Allah in this world by developing a personal
spiritual relationship with Him. It is not a momentary contact with God like a
temporary meeting with a friend. It is a continuous and permanent relationship
with Allah. The state of personal relationship with God involves continuous and
progressive connection with Him. There is no turning back.