Faith: The Way To Happiness - Part 1 - The Unhappiness Of The Society Of The Ignorant

Allah has created life in this world as a test for us, where we must strive to gain His approval. Unbelievers, however, do not recognize this and instead focus solely on gaining material gains and power. This leads to a society where people are constantly in conflict, pursuing their own individual interests and not considering the approval of Allah. This life of this world is nothing but a diversion and only through striving to gain Allah's approval can we make our life meaningful and have true value. Allah reminds us that the most important thing in life is to strive for His approval, and that any task performed with this intention is valid and of great value in His sight.

Those who are bound to their worldly goods are often overwhelmed with fear of loss, as they are unaware of the real purpose of what they possess. Ignorant people waste their opportunities on empty and harmful things, and end up feeling disappointed. Believers, however, use their time to gain Allah's approval and strive to make the eternal Hereafter their main target. Allah has given us life as a test to see how we respond to the blessings of the world. We must be careful and moderate in our actions, and seek His pleasure over earthly satisfactions.

The life of this world is an opportunity to earn Allah's approval, and those who ignore this truth will regret it on the Day of Judgment. We should be aware of the insignificance of worldly life and direct our efforts, desires, and deeds towards Allah and the Hereafter.

The true purpose in life is to gain Allah's approval and Paradise. Allah has created this world as a test and has given us the opportunity to gain His approval. We should use our intellect and consciences to recognize this truth and strive to gain Allah's approval. Allah has created this world with decorations that may be attractive and pleasing to people, however these are all temporary and illusory.

Allah has created this world as a test and these decorations are a blessing, providing an opportunity for earning His pleasure. People should use their intellect to understand this truth and strive to gain Allah's approval, as their true life is in the next world and what is truly permanent are the blessings which Allah will give His sincere servants there. When his people said to him, "Do not gloat. Allah does not love those who gloat." (Qur'an, 28: 76). Allah has given us this world as a test. We should use our possessions to show gratitude to Him and not to boast or take pride in them.

If we do not, we will be led to disappointment in this world and the next. We should remember the example of Qarun and strive to please Allah in all aspects of our lives.