Story
of Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is known as the most powerful military
leader and conqueror of the ancient world. Before he turned
30 years old he conquered an empire stretching over 3,000
miles from Greece to India. He was born in 356 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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