Hadith #9991

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), his pure progeny, and his noble companions.

The provided Hadith of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) states,

One who sees death with the eyes of his hope, sees it far away.

This amazing Hadith of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) highlights the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and a hopeful perspective towards the inevitable reality of death.

Let us delve deeper into the words of this Hadith. The word (ra'a) "رَأَى" means "to see" or "to perceive." It signifies not only physical sight but also the understanding and realization of a concept. The word (al-mawt) "الْمَوْتَ" refers to death, the cessation of life in this world. The word (bi'ayni) "بِعَيْنِ" means

with the eyes of

or

through the lens of.

And finally, the word (amalihi) "أمَلِهِ" translates to "his hope" or "his aspirations."

To understand the impactful message of this Hadith, we turn to the Quran for guidance. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) says in Surah Al-Ankabut, verse 57: (Quran 29:57)

Every soul will taste death. Then to Us will you be returned.

This verse reminds us that death is an inevitable reality that every soul will face. It is a journey that each one of us must undertake, regardless of our hopes, dreams, or aspirations in this world.

However, Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) provides us with a profound insight into how we should perceive death. He advises us to see it "far away" with the eyes of our hope. This means that we should not let the fear or anxiety of death overshadow our aspirations and goals in life. Instead, we should maintain a positive outlook and focus on the opportunities and blessings that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) has bestowed upon us.

Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) encourages us to view death as a natural part of our journey towards the eternal life in the Hereafter. By embracing this perspective, we can overcome the fear of death and instead channel our energies towards fulfilling our purpose in this world. This Hadith reminds us that death should not paralyze us with despair but rather motivate us to make the most of our time and strive for excellence in all aspects of our lives.

To further emphasize this point, Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) says in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 156: (Quran 2:156)

Who, when disaster strikes them, say, 'Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.'

This verse teaches us that when faced with adversity or the reminder of our mortality, we should turn to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) and seek solace in His divine wisdom and plan.

In conclusion, the Hadith of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) serves as a powerful reminder for Muslims to maintain a positive outlook and hopeful perspective towards death. By seeing death as a distant reality, we can overcome our fears and anxieties and focus on fulfilling our purpose in this world. Let us strive to live a life of purpose, righteousness, and excellence, always remembering that our ultimate return is to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ). May Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) grant us the strength and wisdom to embody the teachings of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) and face death with hope and optimism.