Through the blessings of this, a huge number of people have repented from their sins and adopted a life of piety.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! As we encourage one another to reject the desires of our nafs whilst seeking to please Allah by doing so, let us now mention some hadith discussing this topic. We hope that with the blessings of this, we can avoid the dangerous diseases of self-indulgence and chasing desires.

Heaven and Hell are close to you

As reported by the Companion ʿAbd Allah رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ, the final Prophet of Allah صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, “Paradise is closer to you than your laces are to your shoes. Hellfire is the same. Yes, Paradise is covered by difficulties, and Hellfire by desires and delights.”^[1]

Who is wise, and who is foolish?

In similar fashion, the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم explained:

اَلْکَیِّسُ مَنْ دَانَ نَفْسَہٗ وَ عَمِلَ لِمَا بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ وَ الْعاجز مَنِ اتَّبَعَ نَفْسَہٗ ھَوَاھَا ثم تَمَنَّی عَلَی اللہِ

The wise is he who takes accountability of his nafs and works for the life that takes place after death. The helpless is he who follows his (carnal) desires, then thinks wishfully regarding Allah (as in, such a person still hopes Allah will grant them Paradise).^[2]

Dear Islamic brothers! Paradise is a place brimful with bounties, luxuries and comfort, but reaching it is not easy. One must fully exert themselves