It has been reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basri رحمه الله once said during the funeral of a man; “May Allah have mercy on the man who works for the likes of this day; for today you are able to do what these brothers of yours, the residents of these graves, cannot do. So, make full use of your health and free time before the day of distress and accounts come upon you.”
(Ibn Abi Al-Dunya, Dharma Al-Dunya – article 53)
(SOURCE: THE WISE SAYINGS OF HASAN AL-BASRI رحمه الله compiled by Dr Iftikhar Ahmed)