The
World, or Allah?
'And
whatever you have been given is (only) the enjoyment of worldly life and its
adornment. And what is with Allah is better and more lasting.' (Al-Qasas, 28: 61)
In a
Hadith narrated by Hazrat Abu Huraira (ra), the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) had
said: “Richness does not lie in the abundance of (worldly) goods but
richness is the richness of the soul (heart, self).” (Muslim)
Only a contented heart or a peaceful and satisfied heart, soul or inner self of a person can attain to true abundance. And this abundance cannot be accounted for in this world. Where there is true love for Allah, the heart is grateful for whatever good Allah gives it. The love of Allah is imprinted so deep that no riches can ever deviate the true lover from his Creator. The lover of God and His Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is bound to be tried in every form, as a measure, as a test of his love, as a gauge to gauge his mettle, faith, and the love he proclaims to have for Allah and His Prophet (pbuh).