When the successful ones are aware of the reality of this worldly life being sure of the inferiority of its degree, they overcame their vain desires for the sake of the Hereafter.
They have been awakened from their heedlessness to remember what their enemies took from them during their period of idleness.
Whenever they perceive distant journey they must undertake, they remember their aim, so it appears easy for them.
Whenever life becomes bitter, they remember this verse, in which Allaah says:
Which says: This is your Day in which you were promised.
(See Surah Al-Anbiyaa' 21:103)
Al-Fawaa'id; A Precious Gem: This Life of Deception
By Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullaah)
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Reminders for those who remember.
EspiritualAssalaamu 'wlaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu brothers and sistes in Islam. :) I made this compilation of stories/articles/posts that I have read and, Alhamdulillaah, taught me something. So I want to share them to you. May Allaah S.W.T. guide...
