A Temporary Abode

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Dear Islamic brothers! We are travellers in this world. Our purpose is not to beautify the world, but to please Allah Almighty. We must always keep this reality in mind: we are mortal, and soon we will depart from this world.

Reflect for a moment: as we are mortal-

1. What benefit is there in fighting?

2. What is there to be proud or arrogant about?

3. What benefit is there in boasting about beauty, intelligence, or wealth?

4. No matter what we do, we must eventually leave this world; so, what benefit is there in becoming attached to it?

5. Whatever we have, we will still die one day. So, what is the use of fame and the love of praise?

The Amir of Ahl al-Sunnah’s unique mindset

Once, Mawlana Ilyas Attar al-Qadiri was preparing to attend a Madani Muzakara. An Islamic brother took a picture of him on his mobile phone and showed it to him. (Note: taking a picture on a mobile phone is permissible as long as it is not printed.)

The Amir of Ahl al-Sunnah said, “I liked that picture, but then a thought struck me that this face will one day descend into the grave.”

He continued: “As soon as I thought this, tears came to my eyes.”

اللہ اکبر This is reality. Since we are all mortal and will enter the grave one day-who knows whether our grave will become a garden from the gardens of Paradise or, مَعاذ َاللہ, a pit from the pits of Hell? So, what benefit is there in showing off or indulging in pride?

Instead, we should live with our heads bowed in humility and gratitude, remaining content with whatever Allah Almighty has granted us, and

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