The Angel of Death

The Angel of Death

Jamil Khan, the village chieftain, had always disliked dogs. He found them irritating and believed they were unclean. However, quite suddenly and without any obvious reason, his attitude changed. He began to admire dogs and even developed a strong fondness for them. At his command, his estate manager placed advertisements in newspapers for a dog of an excellent breed. Jamil Khan wanted a dog that would remain with him at all times and understand his gestures without words.

Eventually, he found exactly the dog he wanted. Along with the dog came a professional trainer, who trained it precisely according to Jamil Khan’s wishes. Soon, the dog stayed with him day and night. It was indeed a superior breed—obedient, intelligent, and extremely alert. The dog followed Jamil Khan everywhere, responded instantly to his signals, and even slept inside his room. Two servants were appointed solely for the dog’s care and protection.

The dog lived such a luxurious life that people often compared their own miserable conditions with its comfort and openly envied its fate. Some even joked that the dog lived better than many humans.

No one truly understood the secret behind Jamil Khan’s extraordinary attachment to the dog. He never explained it, and people stopped asking. However, one day, for reasons known only to him, he decided to reveal the truth. He confided in his close companion, Nawaz.

Jamil Khan said, “The Angel of Death comes everywhere. He takes people away from this beautiful world and throws them into the darkness of the grave. But a religious man once told me that angels do not enter places where dogs are present. That is why I keep this dog with me at all times—so the Angel of Death does not come near me.”

Nawaz was deeply impressed by what he believed was his master’s intelligence. He praised Jamil Khan endlessly and felt proud to serve such a ‘clever’ man. He believed his master had found a way to outsmart death itself.

However, this illusion did not last long.

One night, Jamil Khan suffered a sudden heart attack and passed away. The dog was right beside him, yet the Angel of Death still arrived and took his soul away. The presence of the dog proved completely meaningle

Nawaz did not reveal his master’s strange belief to others, but he later asked a learned religious scholar about it. The scholar calmly explained, “It is true that angels of mercy do not enter places where dogs are present.”

Nawaz immediately asked, “And what about the Angel of Death?”

The scholar looked at him carefully and replied, “You fool. The Angel of Death does not care about dogs. He can reach anyone, anywhere, at any time.”

Nawaz nodded slowly in understanding. In that moment, he realized the harsh truth. His master had not been wise at all—he had been foolish to the highest degree. Instead of performing good deeds, giving charity, and helping the poor to prepare for the afterlife, Jamil Khan had relied on a dog to protect him from death.

Nawaz understood that death cannot be delayed through superstition, tricks, or false beliefs. Life can only be given meaning through righteous actions. Jamil Khan had wasted his wealth and intelligence trying to escape death instead of preparing for it.

In the end, the Angel of Death proved what has always been true: no guard, no animal, and no excuse can stop him. Only good deeds accompany a person beyond this world. In the end, the Angel of Death proved what has always been true: no guard, no animal,

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