Allah has warned us in
several verses of the Qur’an that life on earth is only a temporary passage; it
is a stop we make as travellers before heading towards our true destination,
the Hereafter (Aakhirat). A person must understand clearly that his stay
on earth is limited; and during this stay, he must live according to the
principles firmly established by the Creator. Life on earth is a favour, a
gift, but also a test. Every action, every word, every thought will be
presented before Allah on the Day of Judgement. Allah says in the Qur’an:
“Kullu
nafsin zaa‑iqatul
mawt; wa innamaa tuwaffawna ujuurakum yawmal qiyaamah”
Every soul shall taste death, and it is only on the Day of Judgement that full recompense will be given. (Al‑Imran 3: 186)