Running out of time. That is when the human mind prioritizes tasks and cuts the fluff. When a person realizes his biological clock is at its last ticks, what does he prioritize? Out of the many activities of life, God singles out just one that some will choose:
My Lord, if only You would delay me for a brief term so I would give charity and be among the righteous. (Quran 63:10)
People on the Day of Judgment will ask for a second chance at life. After living a life of evil deeds, they will witness the benefit of living a life according to God’s revelation.
The doers of good will be radiant with joy, looking forward to entering Paradise. The doers of evil will be fearful, anxious for a way to avoid entering the Hellfire.
If you could but see when the criminals are hanging their heads before their Lord, [saying], ‘Our Lord, we have seen and heard, so return us [to the world]; we will work righteousness. Indeed, we are [now] certain.’ (Quran 32:12)
But these people will realize the benefit of good deeds after death.