eds Navigation Menu Success is not about accumulating products that will never give fulfillment or satisfaction; rather it is a combination of a few characteristics which instill happiness and contentment from within. It is not about having valleys of gold or mountains of estates as these are but worldly pleasures; it is about having enough to sustain life. This dunya should not hold us back from progressing to Jannah. Our objective in this life is not to acquire more than others, rather it is to please Allah . Tweet Like 3 3 votes, 5.00 avg. rating (95% score) Posted By Ibtihal Al-Khalifin on Jan 19, 2015 in Inspiration and Spirituality, Islam | 0 comments Jannah, our ultimate abode, has been described in various places in the Qur’an; its pleasure, inhabitants and mind-blowing landscapes. A great number of verses in the Qur’an and ahadith illustrate that Jannah is entitled to those who are successful. Brothers and sisters, every time you read the verses and ahadith which depict the reward for those who are successful, don’t you get that burning desire to be amongst them? To be with those whom Allah is pleased with? This hadith describes the traits of successful people, traits which we should strive to attain daily: ‘Amr b. al-‘As reported Allah’s Messenger as saying: “He Is successful who has accepted Islam, who has been provided with sufficient for his want and been made contented by Allah with what He has given him.” It is a great misconception of our time that people pair success with the number of materialistic goods a person has. Success is not about accumulating products that will never give fulfillment or satisfaction; rather it is a combination of a few characteristics which instill happiness and contentment from within. 1. The Gift of Islam: It doesn’t matter if one has gained worldly wealth or is known for superior knowledge and expertise because in the sight of Allah , this is not success. Embracing Islam raises a person’s status and allows them to be successful. Therefore, we should strive to be good Muslims and not just Muslims by name in order to please Allah so we could enter Paradise, in sha Allah. 2. Sufficient Provision: It is not about having valleys of gold or mountains of estates as these are but worldly pleasures; it is about having enough to sustain life. The word ‘sufficient’ suggests adequate or enough provision, that which will enable us to carry on with our daily tasks without any difficulty. But why is this so important, you may ask. It is because having more than what’s necessary can lead to distraction and diversion from our main objective which is to reach Jannatul Firdous. Our smartphones, x-boxes and surplus money cause us to be indulged in this life and they intensify our love for it, hence, we forget that we need to be working for our akhira (hereafter). Our precious time should not be dedicated to such trivial, useless matters; rather we should manage our time wisely so that we may gain as great of a reward as is possible! Sufficient provision allows us to focus on our main goal without distractions, as that would be our means to success. This dunya should not hold us back from progressing to Jannah. Prophet Mohammed used to ask Allah for sufficient provision because he knew that having a surplus is of no benefit, thus, we should follow his example in that: Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger as saying: “O Allah, make the provision of Muhammad’s family sufficient just to sustain life.” 3. Contentment Regardless of how much a person owns, they will never attain happiness and true peace of mind until they are content with what Allah has decreed for them. This is because we are unfortunately living in a world where the majority of people are only concerned about accumulating wealth and property, to the extent that others start feeling self- conscious about their own position, and the never- ending comparison and competition leads to one never being satisfied. This is an *incorrect* approach to success. Our objective in this life is not to acquire more than others, rather it is to please Allah . Allah says in the Noble Qur’an: “Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you” Moreover, Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Richness is not having many possessions, but richness is being content with oneself.” This is also linked to the attitude of gratitude. We have to appreciate everything that Allah wills for us to happen will happen, and we have to thank Him for both the blessings and tribulations as they are all a test from Him . They strengthen our faith and we will eventually be rewarded in the hereafter. This is the true formula for contentment; to accept and appreciate Allah’s bounties upon us. Allah says: “And He gave you from all you asked of Him. And if you should count the favor of Allah , you could not enumerate them. Indeed, mankind is [generally] most unjust and ungrateful.” Are these reminders not enough to warn us and wake us up from our heedlessness? Tip: In the matters of this life, always look below you (those who have less) and you will be more grateful and content In the matters of the akhira (hereafter), always look above you (those who have worked harder than you) so that you will strive harder to attain Allah’s pleasure. After reading and understanding this hadith, it becomes obligatory upon us to implement its teachings in our lives. Become a true Muslim, have sufficient provision and be content with what Allah has blessed you with because it is definitely for the best. May Allah instill contentment within our hearts and make us successful in both worlds. Ameen Reference/Further watching: How to be successful in life- Sheikh Assim Al Hakeem- youtube/watch? v=NOQtMrqOQjQ 1. Sahih Muslim sunnah/muslim/12/163 ↩ 2. Sahih Muslim sunnah/muslim/12/164 ↩ 3. Surat At-Takāthur, 102:1 ↩ 4. Jami` at-Tirmidhi sunnah/tirmidhi/36/70 ↩ 5. Surat ‘Ibrāhīm, 14:34 ↩ Be Sociable, Share!
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