About the last day

About the last day

Author: Nafeez Ahmed

Walking alone to an unknown destination. I don't know where to stop. On the way, I saw Ansar's grandfather sitting on the road. Seeing him, I also sat next to him. Asking what are you doing sitting here alone? In fact, my relationship with all the grandfathers in the village is very sweet. Sometimes I think they are all my own. He said that he does not feel good alone, so he is taking the blue sky full of unique beauty as his own. Dada asked what are you doing here now? I also said in my own language that I came alone to observe this quiet and beautiful Dharani up close and I saw you when I came to this place. How is your body now? He said with a voice full of emotion that it was not very good. Maybe time is up. I do not know when to leave this magical world! Listening to grandfather's words, I also felt a little bad inside. In fact, at the end of the day, we all have to leave this beautiful planet. What kind of work did I do at your age? I have done all kinds of good and bad work at that time. Now I am afraid that Allah will forgive me for all these actions! (said grandfather). I told him there is no reason to worry, surely Allah will forgive all your sins. If you can repent to Allah properly. Moreover, our Prophet (peace be upon him) has said that when a servant turns to Allah with his sins and asks for forgiveness, Allah is more pleased to see his repentance, than Allah is more pleased than a person who finds his vehicle after he has lost it in the desert. . (Hadith). And Allah Ta'ala forgives all his past deeds and changes them to good deeds. (Quran). Grandpa was very happy after hearing the words. In fact, at this age people fear death the most. At every step they remember death. Dada also told me various stories of his youth. I also listened to his words very attentively. I thought to myself that if all these people leave us, we will never be able to hear such beautiful stories. How much trouble in their life. I also started chatting with him. I could not understand when the evening fell. It's evening, grandfather, don't you go home? And now I am preparing to go home. (said grandfather). Let me leave you at home and go to my house. OK then let's go. We came to our respective houses. I am thinking about Ansa's grandfather while lying at home after dinner. In fact, people change when they grow old. Meanwhile, the microphone of the mosque is echoing with the south wind that Ansar Ali of North Para has passed away around 8:00 pm today. I can't even believe my ears. I left him at home a little while ago. The two of us talked a lot all afternoon. Finally his burial shroud is finished. And I sat there alone thinking about his last days. (Be well wherever you are),,

The story concludes with a bittersweet twist. The narrator, after a heartwarming afternoon spent reminiscing with Ansar's grandfather, receives a shocking announcement from the mosque: Ansar Ali has passed away. This unexpected news forces the narrator to confront the impermanence of life and the preciousness of moments shared with loved ones. The story ends with a melancholic reflection on Ansar's final days, leaving the reader to ponder the cycle of life and death.

Here are some additional points to consider:

The title, "About the Last Day," takes on a double meaning. It initially refers to the narrator's solitary walk, but ultimately foreshadows Ansar's passing.

The story emphasizes the importance of cherishing elders and their stories.

The Hadith reference offers comfort and hope regarding forgiveness in the face of death.

The ending leaves the reader to imagine the impact of Ansar's absence on the community and the narrator.