DEATH TIME STORY OF A YOUNG MAN
Once a young man who was unable to recite the Kalimah,
when his end was near. It was brought to the notice of Rasulullah
(Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), who went to the young man and
asked him what was the matter with him. He replied that he felt
as if his mind was locked. On enquiry, it transpired that his
mother was angry with him because of his misbehaviour.
She was called by Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) and
when she came, he said to her: “If somebody kindles a big fire
and wants to throw your son into it, will you recommend mercy
for him?” “I will certainly do so”, she replied. “If it is so, then forgive
his sin”, said Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). At this she
pardoned her son, and thereafter when the young man was asked
to recite the Kalimah he readily did so. Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe
wasallam) thanked Almighty Allah that, through his effort, the man
was saved from the fire of Hell.