But in both the statements the fact remains that the country...

But in both the statements the fact remains that the country has been conquered by the king who owns, manages and directs the affairs of his state through officers and personnel under his command. This example also is only for making the matter understandable. Otherwise such examples cannot fully describe and explain the power of the Almighty. The Lord of the Universe has fixed Some Causes for Death It is agreed that it is only God who takes away life at the time of death.

But you should also remember that God has made this world a world of causes. He has created causes for death also like falling from roof, becoming ill or being murdered etc. Surely all these events become causes of death, but the same is not absolutely essential, because it can be also be seen that some people were seriously ill, but they did not die of that illness.

Of course when their lifespan comes to end even a light and ordinary thing can also become the reason of death and the Lord of the universe takes away his life. It is also seen that some people die without even the slightest illness. Appearance of Israel according to the Deeds of the Dying Person A matter pertaining to the angel of death is that when he comes to take the soul of any person, he assumes a face according to the deeds of the dying person.

It is mentioned in narrations that once Ibrahim (a.s.) asked the angel of death, “What shape do you assume while fetching the soul of unbeliever?” The angel replied, “You will not be able to look at that frightening shape.” The Friend of God repeated, “I intend to see it.” He saw the angel in the form of a black man. His hair was standing on its end all over his body. A foul stench emanated from that frightening figure. His clothes were dark and flames and smoke leapt out from his mouth and nose.

Ibrahim (a.s.) became unconscious. When he came to sense, he said, “Even if the unbeliever is not given any other punishment, seeing you in this form is torture enough for him.” On the other hand the shape in which the angel of death appears before a believer has been mentioned in a number of traditions.[^3] Arrival of Angels and Satans at the Time of Death During the last moments of man’s life, angles arrive and stand on his right side.

Likewise the Satans (devils) also approach him and stand on the left side of the deathbed ^4 . The job of Satans is to deceive and betray, particularly at the time of death so that if that person has any faith, it could be destroyed.