Decomposition of Body into Dust

If this body, which is made from dust, is solely for eating, drinking, urinating and defecating then we have in actual fact sacrificed dust on dust, Why? Well, if we were to ponder a little, then we shall realize these roasted meatballs, roasted chicken, foodstuff, etc. are all dust.

If these things are buried in the ground and uncovered a little while later, we find that they have turned to dust. Likewise, these beautiful women and these luxurious homes are all dust. If we have sacrificed our lives and our bodies made of dust over these blessings and ignored the Bestower of these blessings, then we have done nothing except sacrificed dust over dust. Our bodies of dust have been sacrificed over these worldly objects of dust.

If on the other hand, we have pleased Allah Ta'ala and Rasulullah (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), and we have fulfilled the rights of our families, and our own rights as well, and we have earned our livelihood according to the commands of Allah Ta'ala, not displeasing Him in any way, then on the Day of Judgment, our bodies which are made of dust will find a positive affinity with Allah and His Rasul (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), thus making our bodies valuable.

Therefore, do not sacrifice this dust (body) on dust (worldly, perishable things), but rather sacrifice it on the Creator of the heavens, I have compiled a verse in this regard:

“Do not waste your life on any object of dust,

Sacrifice your life upon Him who Bestowed upon you, your youthfulness.”

“O what oppression are you committing by dying over those who themselves will die!

He who is obsessed with the beautiful women of this world, Is oblivious of the higher pleasures.”

Do not devote your heart to these bodies which will one day perish and decompose. He, who has granted you youth, could have, if He so willed, snatched it away from you during childhood. Give your heart to Him only, who truly deserves it, Who has placed that heart in your bosom.