Islam and death: Imam Ali (as)

The appointed time of death is [already] determines and sustenance is [already] apportioned, so let not any of you grieve its reduction; for verily greed does notexpedite it and self-restraint does not delay it, and it behoves abeliever to be patient.

The truest thing is death.

The nearest thing is death.

The reality of death exposes the lie of [false] aspiration.

At every moment there is death.

The rememberance of [the times of] death has disappeared from your hearts and has been replaced by false hopes and aspirations.

Your hearts have forgotten the reality of death and you have been overcome by deception of [false] hope.

The one who takes death into consideration values his time.

One whos death draws near to him cannot be saved [from it] by his efforts.

The passing of time draws one towards death.

How is it possible for one to live forever, when there will come a day which he will not pass and a seeker who wil quickly bring him to his death, urging him forwards?

It is when [the time of ] death comes that the failure of [one's] aspirations become apparent.

When death strikes, hopes and aspirations are exposed.

Every future [event] is near.

How many a person has delayed his work until death came upon him!

The appointed time of death is sufficient as a guard.

There is a prescribed duration for every term [of life].

Death strikes down.

Departure [from this world] is imminent.

The appointed time of death is a shield.

The appointed time of death is an impenetrable fortress.

Death cuts hopes short.

Death exposes hope.

Death is the reaper of hope.

When death comes, hopes are exposed.

When you reach the end of your hopes, then remember the suddenness of death.

The bane of aspirations is the coming of death.

The bane of hope is death.

Your death will [soon] come to you, so be moderate in what you seek.