When you have to depart from this world and have to meet death (eventually), then why wish delay? (i.e., why feel nervous about death?)
More from Ali ibn Abi Talib
The best form of devotion to the service of God is not to make a show of it.
Permalink to quote #51 Take warning! He has not exposed so many of your sinful activities that it appears as if He has forgiven you (it may be that He has given you time to repent).
Permalink to quote #53 When you get ill do not get nervous about it and try as much as possible to be hopeful.
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