06-23-2003, 11:20 AM
Praise be to Allah who guided us to this and if it was not for him we wouldn’t have been guided “They said: Glory to thee: of knowledge We have none, save what it is thou who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom.” “of knowledge it is only a little that is communicated to you, (O men)” we invoke to you Allah to grant us useful knowledge and allow us to benefit of what you taught us. Prayer and peace be upon His illiterate Messenger Mohamed Ibn Abudllah.
“Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has faith, verily, to him will we give a new Life, a life that is good and pure, and we will bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions.” (Quran 16: 97)
Sobhan Allah the underlined part of this Ayah in Arabic actually explains that one who does righteous deeds Allah shall make him/ her live a good life (فلنحيينه حياة طيبة), a good life which of course means easy and steady life. Then Allah added that they will also be rewarded in the Hereafter. From this Ayah we see that even if one is seeking a good steady life in this world, it can not be attained except through obedience of Allah. See to me I look at it as trying to apply the Quran rules as much as possible as explained in the Ayah:” So fear Allah as much as ye can;” (Quran 64: 16). Now in saying that one would live a good life, we don’t mean an easy life free of trials. For actually trials are means for expiation of sins, elevation of ranks and closeness to Allah. The Messenger of Allah (PAPBUH) said what means: I am amazed for the condition of the believer it is all good, if he encounters prosperity he is grateful and when encounters mischief he is patient and this is only for the believer. In saying to live a good life involves that one would be satisfied and happy for whatever comes from Allah. And actually this is a blessing. How to attain this outcome? Only through working righteousness. Matter of fact when you go against the methodology set forth in our manual (Quran), you encounter difficulties, heaviness of chest, feeling uncomfortable, unsatisfied and depressed regardless of the efforts to be entertained. However, just by applying the Quran and Sunnah, you don’t need to spend much money on leisure trips or beach houses to gain inner satisfaction. Insh a Allah you will gain it even by just sitting at home. For instance, if you deny your own desires for joining friends to an outing and stay back to look after an elder parent. You think Allah is not watching and is certainly Capable of giving you the entertainment you were seeking by going out? He certainly is. Or when you stop going to the masjed (mosque) even for praying Taraweeh (night prayer during Ramadan) or attending a circle because your husband does not prefer you leave the house for long times or your children need more attendance. You think Allah is not Capable of giving you similar reward as those who attend but more over bestow on you the knowledge you were seeking from unexpected sources? He certainly is.
The easiest thing to do in order to pass this very short period of transit before we all depart to our final destination is to apply the manual. We are the creation of Allah and He Knows how we can function best. Only through the rules included in the Quran and Sunnah and observing priorities according to them not according to our preference.
Praise be to Allah, may He accept and prayer and peace be upon His illiterate Messenger.