ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ What’s Your Legacy?

"Who are you? What makes you special? What is the legacy that you've
built and shared with others (self, family, community and the world)?
If we died today, what would our obituaries say? What have we done for
GOD and GOD's people lately? What is our mission and vision, and are
we living it? If we died today, what would our obituaries say?" –
Hanan K. Bilal
This is what it's all about. I heard someone say recently that only
two things can happen with the wealth you accumulate in this life:
either it leaves you, or you leave it.Wealth is not a legacy. Having
fun is not a legacy. Helping a companyto sell useless products is not
a legacy.
Making a difference in the lives of human beings, relieving the
suffering of even one person, raising righteous and happy children,
leaving behind knowledge that benefits people, making the world a
better place, those are legacies.
I have not met the sister who is quoted at the top, but I have read
some of her writings. Whenever I hear her name I think of being
responsible, taking care of my family, loving my children and bringing
them up right, making a difference in the community, following my
dreams… that is a legacy. She has already created a vital legacy.
I have another friend whose name is Ismail. He is so humble
ma-sha-Allah, and as a friend he isthe most discreet and
closed-mouthed person I know, by which I mean he never speaks badly
about anyone else, and never reveals anyone's secrets or violates
their trust. When I think of him, I am inspired to emulate him. That
is his legacy, and it's an important and valuable one.
More than twenty years ago I knew a brother named Qawiy. His life was
hard, but every time I methim he'd give me a big smile and an
enthusiastic handshake. He wore a kufi and carried a folded musalla
(prayer rug) on his shoulder, so he could pray whenever salat time
arrived, no matter where he was. Kind of quirky, but also inspiring.
All theseyears later, just the thought of Qawiy brings a smile to my
face, and reminds me of the importance of doing salat on time.That's a
legacy! SubhanAllah.
I could name many more people who have affected me in positive and
critical ways. I will always remember them, even after they are gone,
Insha'Allah. They have created lasting legacies.
Of course we don't even have to speak of the Prophets (peace be upon
them), and the Messenger ofAllah (sws), and the Sahabah (mayAllah be
pleased with them). Their legacies shine like the moon and stars and
will illuminate human history for all time.
What's your legacy? What do people say about you, and what will they
say when you're gone?

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