The Angel of Death, known as Malak al-Mawt, visits every home five times a day, knowing each person’s appointed time. "Indeed, the Angel of Death, who is entrusted with you, will take your souls. Then to your Lord you will be returned." (Surah As-Sajdah 32:11).

A devout young man from the Children of Israel often sat in the gatherings of Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him). One day, the Angel of Death appeared, and the man, recognizing him, turned pale and trembled, knowing his time had come. In fear, he begged Sulaiman to ask the wind to carry him to India. Sulaiman, by Allah’s permission, commanded the wind, and the man was swiftly transported.

Later, Sulaiman saw the Angel of Death and asked why he looked surprised. The Angel replied, “I was commanded to take that man’s soul in India today—but I saw him here with you.” Sulaiman then realized that no one can escape their destiny, no matter how far they flee.

Moral Lesson:

death will find us exactly when and where Allah has decreed—no earlier, no later, no matter the distance traveled.