Yahya ibn Mu’adh al-Razi (رحمه الله) said:

“Indeed, the intelligent person who has attained success is the one who has done three things:

1. He leaves the Dunyā (worldly life) before it leaves him.
2. He establishes his grave before he enters it.
3. He pleases his Lord before he meets Him.”

Explanation

1. He leaves the Dunyā before it leaves him:
   He detaches himself from worldly attachments and desires before they are taken away from him by death or changing circumstances.
2. He establishes his grave before he enters it:
   He prepares for the Hereafter by performing righteous deeds that will benefit him after he enters his grave.
3. He pleases his Lord before he meets Him:
   He strives to obey Allah and live a righteous life before meeting Him on the Day of Judgment.

May Allah ﷻ forgive our sins and have mercy upon us all.

Aameen!