The distinctive demise of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and His life beyond it

 Jibreel (May peace be upon him) comes at the time of His demise

Three days before the demise of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), Jibreel (May peace be upon him) came to Him and said:  O Embodiment of praise!  Allah has specially sent me to respect and revere you.  Then Jibreel (May peace be upon him) asked about His health.  Then when the angel of death sought permission, Jibreel (May peace be upon him) said:  This is the angel of death, he is seeking your permission.  Before you, he had sought the permission of any Prophet and after you, he will not do so for any human being.  The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:  Let him come.

The angel of death came, stood deferentially before the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and said:

Translation: O Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)!  Verily, Almighty Allah has sent me to you and has commanded me to obey whatever order you give me.  Jibreel (May peace be upon him) said:  O Hadhrat Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)!  Allah is eager to meet you.  The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:  O angel of death!  Fulfill whatever order has been given to you.  Then Jibreel (May peace be upon him) said:  O Ahmed (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)!  Peace be upon you.  This is my last coming (with the divine revelation).  My aim and objective in this world is but you.  (Al Mawahib Al Ladunniya, Vol. 4, Pg. No. 841; Kanz Ul ‘Ummal, Vol. 7, Pg. No. 100/101, Hadith No. 18785)

The work of the angel of death is to draw out the soul of the person who has completed his/her lifespan.  After a person’s lifespan ends, nothing can prevent the angel of death in carrying out its work.  But this is the door of the Chief of all Prophets!  This is the court of the King of all men and genie.  Here, the angel of death respectfully seeks permission to enter and enters as befits a servant of a king.  That angel of death who does not hesitate in drawing out the soul when the time comes to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and says that the command of Almighty Allah is to obey whatever order the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) gives him.  “O Master!  I am here to obey whatever order you give me.”