15/09/2025
It Is All a Matter of Time
Time is the ultimate judge and equalizer. Everything that exists—be it people, empires, or ideologies—has an appointed time. There is a beginning, and there is an end. Nothing escapes the natural cycle of rise and decline. The truth is simple: it is all a matter of time.
History is our greatest teacher. Many rulers and kings once walked the earth with pride and might. Their names once inspired awe, fear, and admiration. But today, we speak of them in the past tense. Their palaces have turned to ruins, their voices have faded into silence, and their power has dissolved into the pages of forgotten history. From Pharaohs to Caesars, from emperors to dictators—all had their time.
We, too, are part of this cycle. Our generation, despite its advancement and achievements, is not exempt. Many generations before us have been wiped away—some by time, others by their own mischief. Nations that once flourished were destroyed due to injustice, corruption, and moral decay. Why should we think ourselves immune?
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) foretold the course of history with striking precision. He prophesied the fall of the mighty Persian and Roman Empires—powers that seemed unshakable in their time. Yet, during the caliphates of Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman (may Allah be pleased with them), these empires were indeed brought to their knees. These were not mere political events—they were signs, confirmations of divine prophecy, and reminders of the transient nature of worldly power.
Today, we live in what many scholars and thinkers believe to be the final era—the time of widespread injustice, corruption, and confusion. The so-called "dictator era," where tyranny prevails and truth is often silenced, is unfolding before our eyes. But this too, like all things, will pass.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) foretold that after the era of oppressive rule, the final phase of Islamic governance—Khilafah upon the prophetic methodology—will emerge. This isn’t a fantasy or a wishful dream. It is part of a divine timeline, unfolding exactly as it was foretold. And just as previous predictions came to pass, this too shall become a reality.
Therefore, the message is clear: everything is temporary. Power is temporary. Wealth is temporary. Even life itself is temporary. What truly matters is not how long something lasts, but what is done during its time. We are accountable not for how long we live, but for how we live.
Let us reflect. Let us prepare. Let us not be deceived by the glitter of this world, for everything has its time—and its end.
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