Allah Will Guide This Person Before His Death
A Life-Changing Truth for Every Soul
Introduction — A Message for Every Human Heart
There are moments in life when we feel lost.
Moments when we look at our past and think, “I have made too many mistakes. Allah will never forgive me.”
Some people carry guilt for years. Others pretend not to care but secretly feel empty inside. And many believe they are too far from Allah to come back.
But here is a truth that can change everything:
No matter how far someone has gone from Allah, He can guide them — even in the very last moment before death.
This is not just a nice thought. It is a reality, proven by the Qur’an, by the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and by countless real stories of people whose hearts turned back to Allah when they were close to leaving this world.
If every human truly understood this, the world would be filled with hope, kindness, and forgiveness.
Chapter 1 — The Endless Mercy of Allah
Humans get tired of forgiving. We forgive once, maybe twice — but we remember the pain. We hold grudges. We lose patience.
Allah is not like us. His mercy has no limits.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ told us:
“Allah is more merciful to His servants than a mother is to her child.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
Think about that. A mother will stay up all night for her sick child. She will protect her baby from danger without thinking about her own safety. She will forgive her child again and again.
Now imagine Allah’s mercy being greater than all mothers’ love combined — multiplied without end.
A Direct Promise From Allah
In the Qur’an, Allah says:
“Say, ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.’”
(Qur’an 39:53)
Notice two things:
- Allah is speaking directly to those who have done wrong — you and me.
- He says all sins — not some, not most, but all.
Even if your sins are as many as the stars, Allah can wipe them away if you return to Him sincerely.
Chapter 2 — The Gift of Guidance at the Last Breath
Guidance (hidayah) is a light that Allah places in the heart. Sometimes it comes early, sometimes late. And sometimes, it comes in the very last moments before death.
Why would Allah guide someone at the end of their life? There can be many reasons:
- A hidden good deed they did long ago — maybe they once fed a hungry person or protected someone in need.
- A prayer from someone — a mother’s dua, a father’s tears, a friend’s sincere supplication.
- A moment of clarity during hardship where the heart finally wakes up.
- Pure mercy — because Allah chooses whom He wills, when He wills.
And when that moment of guidance comes, it can erase a lifetime of sin if the repentance is sincere.
Chapter 3 — Stories That Touch the Heart
Story 1 — The Murderer of 99 People
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ told us about a man who killed 99 people. He was feared, hated, and known for his crimes. But deep inside, he wanted to repent.
He went to a scholar and asked if Allah could forgive him. The scholar said “No,” so the man killed him too — making it 100 murders.
Later, he found a wise man who told him:
“Nothing stands between you and the forgiveness of Allah. Go to such-and-such village; there are people there who worship Allah. Worship with them.”
On the way there, death came to him. The angels of mercy and the angels of punishment argued over his soul. Allah made the earth move so that he was closer to the village of the righteous — and the angels of mercy took him.
(Sahih Muslim)
Lesson: Even someone with the worst crimes can be forgiven if they sincerely turn back to Allah.
Story 2 — The Man Who Said “La ilaha illa Allah”
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever’s last words are ‘La ilaha illa Allah’ will enter Paradise.”
(Sunan Abu Dawood)
Sometimes, a person lives far from religion for years. But in their final moments, Allah gives them the gift of saying these words sincerely — and that becomes their ticket to Paradise.
Story 3 — A Modern Example
A man in Europe lived his life without prayer, fasting, or faith. He drank, gambled, and chased pleasures. In his old age, he became very ill. In the hospital, a Muslim nurse treated him with kindness and spoke gently about Allah.
The man began to cry. He asked how to pray. For the last month of his life, he prayed every day. He died saying the shahada: “Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadur Rasulullah.”
We cannot know his exact fate, but we can hope Allah accepted his return.
Chapter 4 — What These Stories Teach Us
These stories are not just history. They carry lessons for our daily lives:
- Never judge anyone. The person you think is far may be closer to Allah than you in the end.
- Never lose hope in yourself. No matter your past, Allah can change you now.
- Pray for others. Your dua might be the reason someone is guided.
- Start today. Don’t wait for your last breath — death can come suddenly.
Chapter 5 — How to Return to Allah Now
Even though Allah can guide someone in their final moments, we should not delay. Every day we spend away from Him is a lost treasure.
Here’s a gentle, simple plan:
- Speak to Allah in your own words. Tell Him your regrets, fears, and hopes.
- Pray, even if imperfectly. Start with one prayer a day and build up.
- Read the Qur’an. Even one verse daily can open your heart.
- Leave one sin at a time. Change slowly but surely.
- Find good friends. Surround yourself with people who remind you of Allah.
Chapter 6 — The Ripple Effect of Guidance
When Allah guides a person, it inspires others. A father’s change can guide his children. A friend’s repentance can touch an entire community.
One guided heart can be the spark for many.
Chapter 7 — The Beauty of a Good Ending
In Islam, a good ending (husn al-khatimah) is dying in a state pleasing to Allah — in prayer, fasting, charity, or sincere repentance.
The Prophet ﷺ used to pray:
“O Allah, make the best of my deeds the last of them, and the best of my life its end, and the best of my days the Day I meet You.”
Chapter 8 — Hope for the Entire World
This message is not just for Muslims. It is for all humanity:
- For the addict who feels trapped.
- For the criminal who feels hated.
- For the broken soul who feels worthless.
Allah’s door is open for everyone — until the very last breath.
Final Words — Maybe This Is Your Moment
If you are reading this now, maybe it’s not an accident. Maybe Allah wants to remind you:
“I am still here. Come back to Me.”
Do not wait for tomorrow. Guidance can come at the last breath — but you can choose to take the first step now.
And if you do, know that Allah’s mercy will meet you more than halfway.