Alexander the Great is known as the most powerful military leader
and conqueror of the ancient world. Before the turned 30 years old he conquered
an empire stretching over 3,000 miles from Greece to India. He was born in 365
BC in Macedonia, known today as northern Greece.
On his sickbed and during his last hour alive, Alexander the Great
told his generals “After my death, when you put my body in the casket, let my
arms hang over the edges with my palms wide open, so the public can see
my empty hands while I am leaving the world.” After he died, many dignitaries
came to view the royal funeral and were very surprised to see his arms hanging
over the edge of the casket with his palms wide open. They asked questions
about this unique scene. A wise man told them “O People, Alexander the
Great is telling us that when he ruled the world, great treasures of gold,
silver and wealth came to be under his possession. Yet, indeed he is leaving
the world empty handed.”
Anas bin Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, reported: Allah’s
Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Three things follow the bier of a dead
man, two of them come back and one is left with him: the members of his family,
wealth and his good deeds. The members of his family and wealth come back
while his deeds alone are left with him.(Sahih Muslim)
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