Carving the same path to Allah

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

I was startled when I saw the news on twitter about the death of Tuan Guru Nik Aziz (TGNA) on Thursday evening. I scrolled on twitter and facebook, and after screening many mainstream news reporting the same event, it affirmed me over any fabrication or falsification.

It was indeed a great loss for many, especially the people of Kelantan which had really a strong bond with Tuan Guru. I had never really known Tuan Guru, apart from what many people know about him. He was a great leader, humble in personality yet charismatic and stood firmly on his beliefs and principles.

A few milliseconds followed by, and social media were heavily condensed with news, peoples' personal experiences & stories with him, videos, and photos on or by Tuan Guru. That trend continues until now, although the waves might have been slower and more articles would be more analytic and critical towards Tuan Guru.

When a good people is dead, people will tell others their meaningful moments with the deceased. They will try to make themselves as among the good people who was dead. I see the same pattern with people on TGNA. This is not unusual when a great person like him touched so many hearts, even them who never seen him their whole life. Having fulfilled his life for the sake of Allah (in the permission of Allah), Allah swt will grant him hasanah  (goodness) in life and the Afterlife. People will read his writings, share his thoughts and emulate his way of life for decades to come.

He will be remembered as all the great leaders of PAS and Muslims around the world who had fulfilled their commitment to this Deen.

Thinking again, how about me?
How about us?
Are we carving the same path to Allah?

Allahummaghfirlahu warhamhu wa'afihi wa'fuanhu.
"O Allah forgive him, have mercy on him, bless him and excuse all his misgivings..."

Tuan Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat, 10 January 1931-12 February 2015 (credit)


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