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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

The Appointed Time Of Death

11. How is it possible for one to live forever, when there will come a day which he will not pass and a seeker who will quickly bring him to his death, urging him forwards?

11. How is it possible for one to live forever, when there will come a day which he will not pass and a seeker who will quickly bring him to his death, urging him forwards?

11 ما عَسى أنْ يَكُونَ بَقاءُ مَنْ لَهُ يَوْمٌ لايَعدُوهُ وطالِبٌ حَثيثٌ مِنْ أجَلِهِ يَحدُوهُ.

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12. It is when [the time of] death comes that the failure of [one’s] aspirations become apparent.

12. It is when [the time of] death comes that the failure of [one’s] aspirations become apparent.

12 عِنْدَ حُضُورِ الآجالِ، تَظْهَرُ خَيْبَةُ الآمالِ.

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13. When death strikes, hopes and aspirations are exposed.

13. When death strikes, hopes and aspirations are exposed.

13 عِنْدَ هُجُومِ الآجالِ تَفْتَضِحُ الأماني والآمالُ.

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15. How many a person has delayed his work until death came upon him!

15. How many a person has delayed his work until death came upon him!

15 كَمْ مِنْ مُسَوِّف بِالعَمَلِ حتّى هَجَمَ عَلَيْهِ الأجَلُ.

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