Lose no
time to do good deeds
The Prophet (peace be upon him), used to call on Muslims to
take the initiative to do good deeds before any obstacles
arise. For instance, he said,
"Lose no time to
do good deeds before you are caught up by one of seven
calamities awaiting you:
1. a
starvation which may impair your wisdom;
2. a
prosperity which may mislead you;
3. an
ailment which may damage your health;
4. an
old age which may harm your senses;
5. a
sudden death;
6. the
Dajjal (Antichrist);
7. or
Doomsday, which is indeed the hardest and most bitter."
[at-Tirmidhi, al-Baihaqi]
The above Hadith urges Muslims to take the initiative, and
not to delay good deeds; our lives are not free from
impediments, such as those calamities, which can prevent us
from accomplishing what could have been done earlier. Wise are
those who grab available opportunities before being handicapped
by obstacles.