Death

We all belong to Allah, and to Allah we will all return.

Two deaths dominate the headlines today. In the world of network news, it is the death of Peter Jennings. Reporter. Anchorman. Someone who has delivered news, good and bad, to a generation of Americans.

In the Islamic world, it is the death of Ahmed Deedat. Muslim. Scholar. Someone who has worked for several decades to deliver the message of Islam to the world.

Peter Jennings was a familiar face to all throughout the U.S. His easy manner. His commitment to his work.

Ahmed Deedat was a familiar name to Muslims throughout the world. His famous debates. His commitment to Islam.

Many others have died in the last twenty-four hours. They remain unknown to all except their families and friends. They were somebody's children, somebody's parents. Some were kind and loving. Some were evil and self-centered. All are dead. All must now prepare to face Allah, with nothing more than their faith and their deeds.

All of us will die one day. How will we be remembered? What will we take with us when we go to meet Allah?

Ahmed Deedat is creditted with bringing countless people to Islam. This is his legacy. Each of us must ask, What will my legacy be?

May Allah bless the soul of Br. Ahmed Deedat, and bring comfort to those who loved him.