A brief story of a Prophet, Idris AS
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Idris AS was very fervent of community service and doing everything in his ability to ensure that he can improve the lives of those around him is what occupied much of his life.
In some way shape or form Angel Jibril AS was in contact with every prophet of Allah swt. Given Idris AS's passion for communal projects, he had many plans in the horizon. However, he wanted insight on the time of his death so that he can adjust his plans accordingly if necessary
This is where Idris AS is in contact with Angel Jibril AS, and so he inquires of him as to the timing of his death. Jibril AS informs Idris AS that he would not have knowledge of this and that they would have to ask the Angel of Death (in arabic referred to as Malik al Maut).
And so Jibril AS places Idris AS under his wing, and they ascended into the fourth level of Jannah where they came across the Angel of Death. Jibril AS posed the question Idris AS had and to this day, the response that the Angel of Death had brings me to tears.
The Angel of Death said that he knew not of how he would fulfill the command of Allah swt, because Allah had commanded of him that he take the soul of Idris AS in the fourth level of Jannah. And with that, as Idris AS is nestled in the wing of Jibril AS, his soul is taken. ❤️😢
I could be wrong, but as far as I know, Idris AS is the only person in history to have had his death outside of this dunya....and that to me is so satisfyingly beautiful and poetic. Allah swt is indeed a merciful Lord and only He has knowledge of absolutely everything.
I love this story so much because I imagine how peaceful and how beautiful of a death that could be....I know we typically don't associate those qualities with death, but try to put yourself in that position....you're settled on the wing of Angel Jibril AS...
and you take your last breath....in heaven.....seriously it gives me goosebumps....Praise be to Allah swt. ❤️
