The Reality of Life and the Journey of Solitude: The Lone Departing Traveler 
Written by: Abu al-Asqaʿ❖ The Race of Life: An Endless Pursuit
All of us are caught up in a relentless race in this world:
– Some are chasing wealth,
– Others are in search of fame,
– Some long for status, degrees, or social recognition.
Every day of life feels like a constant competition —
From dawn till dusk, we are entangled in work, appointments, meetings, and future plans…
And all of it is for a so-called "tomorrow."
But the question is:
When will this "tomorrow" actually come?
And if it does come,
Will it bring along our loved ones?
The answer is:
No.❖ The Greatest Injustice of Life
The most bitter irony of life is this:
We sacrifice our lives for those...
– Who will not be with us in our final moment,
– To please them, we waste our most precious moments,
– In trying to prove ourselves to them, we lose our true selves.
And in return…
What do we get?
Loneliness.
❖ The Greater the Man, the Deeper the Loneliness
As a person rises in status,
He also sinks into isolation.
When we should have given time to our parents, siblings, spouses, and loyal friends,
We were "busy."
And by the time we are finally free,
Either they are no longer with us,
Or the emotional distance has grown so vast
That even time can't bridge it.
❖ A Heart Turned into an Office, A Home Turned into a Hotel
We’ve turned our homes into hotels — mere places for sleeping and eating.
We’ve turned our hearts into offices — filled only with work, work, and more work.
Our emotions are suppressed,
Our smiles are hidden,
Our eyes are kept dry…
All in the name of progress.
❖ The End of the Race: A Moment of Complete Solitude
But we must ask ourselves:
What is the end of this race?
One day, one moment, one instant will arrive when a person finds himself entirely alone:
– No friends,
– No WhatsApp,
– No office,
– No applause or praise.
Only:
– A room,
– A bed,
– Or perhaps…
– A grave.
And the person… alone.
❖ The Lone Departing Traveler
Ultimately, every human leaves this world alone.
Even though he spent a lifetime:
– Chasing people,
– Neglecting family and loved ones,
– Overlooking the value of his real life.
❖ Life is Short — Pause and Truly Live
If life is truly that short,
Then let us… pause for a moment.
– Love sincerely,
– Give time generously,
– Share compassion,
– Learn to forgive.
And never forget:
❝ The final traveler will be us — and we will be alone. ❞
