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« on: September 16, 2010, 01:41:52 am »

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Here's a very inspiring piece of writing I received from the Facebook prayer circle group.  Please read it to the end.  You will find it very meaningful.  And make sure you are not in this category of people.

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Subject: Consequences of transitory pleasures of the world

Before answering this question, one needs to determine very well the purpose of creation of the realm of substance.  Allah (SWT) created this world as the realm of reflection of His names and attributes, and exhibited His art, skill and sovereignty by creating the universe. 

He (SWT) created the world as a farm for the eternal life of man, a field for testing and developing his abilities, an exhibition and a fair for humankind to gaze upon the matchless wonders of art of Allah Almighty.

Human beings who do not know and accept the nature of the world in this way, are enamored with its transient and deceptive face. They expand their minds and hearts on the world’s transient pleasures, which have actually been given to them as a test for the Hereafter.  But they think that material and spiritual pleasures are given to them for the sake of fulfillment of their improper desires. They expect the applause and appreciation of people rather than Allah’s pleasure. They seek high ranks and positions pertaining to the world in place of high ranks and positions in the Hereafter. Since they consider the world only as a place where they could derive pleasure, they soon lose their ability of thinking and decision-making correctly. In the course of time, they form a philosophy of life from such a mentality. They first remain indifferent to the religious points and then take sides against it.

Consequently, their minds become narrow in the face of the Divine Truth, an they begin to evaluate themselves poorly.  They become incapable of handling a point or an exterior superstition, which could be resolved even by little consideration.  They are deceived by tricks which bear no truth.

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"And on the day when the Hour riseth the guilty will vow that they did tarry but an hour - thus were they ever deceived."  30:55, Surah Ar-Rum, The Glorious Quran
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2010, 04:52:19 am »

Subhan'Allah, what a wonderful topic and so essential to know about.  This thought has come to my mind so often that how much people think of worldly pleasures and how important it is to them.  Though they see and hear of deaths every week if not every day, yet it never strikes them that every single worldly pleasure is temporary except our efforts for the sake of Allah and for the sake of purifying our souls .. starting with remembrance of Allah.  This is the only wealth that will count ultimately and will never be wasted.

Thanks sis and walaikum salam. 
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2010, 04:34:27 am »

Yes, Alhumdulilah, the truth about this piece is profoundly comforting.  May Allah protect us from falling in love with this temporary world.  May Allah grant us the insight to realize that the present holds no importance compared to the future, the Hereafter.
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