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There is a deep sinking feeling in the pits
Of our stomachs in the midst of Ramadan
You would think that fasting was the culprit
But alas it is that time of year
It seems they have scrapped the envelopes
Save the trees and the excuses
No more detracting attention with
I have a paper cut I can't possibly go on
No , no we must brave the choices
And see with a click the string of letters
That defines our work for this year
It is strange how afraid I am that they'll
Get it wrong that perhaps the diligent
Will be left behind and the idle made to prosper
And then an example comes to mind
That if on that day that is done with justice
God's mercy to me I do not find
Then I will be thrust without a hope
In hell where forever I will abide
And though the questions are only three
I must live the answers to get it right
So bitter sweet perspective only comes
When a fraction of this life is divided by
Infinity

The Prophet (saws) said: “When a believer is buried in the grave two angels will come to him , make him sit up, and ask :‘Who is your Lord?’He will reply: ‘My Lord is Allah.’They will ask him: ‘What is your religion?’ He will reply: ‘My religion is Islam.’ They will ask him: ‘What is your opinion about the man who was sent on a mission among you?’ He will reply: ‘He is the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).’ They will ask: ‘ Who made you aware of this?’ He will reply: ‘I read Allah's Book, believed in it, and considered it true.’ Then a crier will call from Heaven: ‘My servant has spoken the truth. So spread a bed for him from Paradise, clothe him from Paradise, and open a door for him into Paradise.’ Then some of its air and perfume will come to him, and a space will be made for him as far as the eye can see.
At the death of the unbeliever his soul will be restored to his body in the grave. Then two angels will come to him. They will make him sit up and ask him: ‘Who is your Lord?’ He will reply: ‘Alas, alas! I do not know.’ They will ask him: ‘What is your religion?’ He will reply: ‘Alas, alas! I do not know.’ They will ask: ‘Who was the man who was sent on a mission among you?’ He will reply: ‘Alas, alas! I do not know.’ Then a crier will call from Heaven: ‘He has lied, so spread a bed for him from Hell, clothe him from Hell, and open for him a door into Hell. Then some of its heat and burning hot wind will come to him, and his grave will be compressed, such that his ribs will be crushed together. An angel who is blind and dumb will then be placed in charge of him, having a sledge-hammer, such that, if a mountain were struck with it, it would become dust. He will give him a blow with it, which will be heard by everything between the east and the west except by men and jinn, and he will become dust. Then his soul will be restored to him (again).
Abu Dawood 
Hadith 4735

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