Ali ibn Abi Talib said: 'The life of this world is quicklydeparting and the life of the hereafter is quickly approaching and each one ofthem has its children. So be children of the hereafter, not children of thisworld. For today there are deeds without reckoning, but tomorrow there will bereckoning without deeds. In this life even an atoms' worth of good is accepted if itis done with sincerity. In the hereafter, the whole world in gold will do youno good. In every moment of the day of Judgment, from the moment yourise from their grave to when you take your place in the assembly. From whenyou are brought forth to be held accountable by your Lord, to when you aretaken to the scale for the scrolls to be weighed, from when you prepare tocross the bridge to your anticipated arrival at the gates of Paradise. There are good deeds that Youhave sent forth that will come to your aid. Deeds that will take you by yourhand and testify on your behalf, that will settle your feet and shade you fromthe scorching heat. That will light your way in the darkness and guide you tothe abode of eternal delight. So do not ask your Lord when the day of Judgment will be,but ask yourself what deeds have you prepared for that day.
