Reflections on Life and Death
English book, p. 100
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
the Creator’s existence. Every human being would seem a living introduction to the Creator. When a human being is born and comes into this world, he finds that there is an elaborate life-support system in place for him. This life-support system is so complete that it magnificently fulfils every need of a human being, small or big. From the earth to the sun, everything in the world, without exception, is engaged in the service of man. Then the day arrives when one suddenly dies. A human being desires eternal life, but generally within a hundred years he dies, against his will, leaving behind this world forever. If you seriously think about the issue, you will discover that death actually is the day of our appearing before our Creator. Prepare for the Eternal Future G od created humans as eternal beings. Human life consists of two parts: firstly, the pre-death period; and secondly, the post-death period. The first extends over a very short period of time, while the latter will continue for eternity. Other than man, all things in this world function completely according to the law of nature. They compulsorily do what the law of nature has destined for them. But man’s case is different. In possessing

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