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THE WAY TO GET RELIEF FROM THE WORLD
Imam Moosa Kazim (a.s.) narrates that Hazrat Luqman (a.s.) advised his son that the
world is a deep ocean that has drowned thousands. Therefore, seek the way of
deliverance. Prepare the boat of piety and fill it with good deeds. Make contentment the
sail of your boat. Make your wisdom the navigator, knowledge the guide and patience the
anchor!”
FUTILITY OF THE WORLD
Imam Moosa Kazim (a.s.) said, “ This world is like a building that has a very low roof. If
one raises his head, he gets hurt. If one keeps his head low, he will pass away
peacefully!”
THE SAD END OF THE WORLD
The Prophet of Islam (a.s.) has said, “ The world is like a delicacy. When consumed in
excess, it causes pain in the tummy!”
THE WORLD AND THE HEREAFTER CANNOT COME TOGETHER
The Prophet of Islam (a.s.) has said, “ A man of the world is like a person who walks on
water and wants that his feet don’t get wet!”
To highlight the defects of the world we narrate in some detail:
THE TALE OF BALOHAR & YUZASAF.
Ibne Babawiah narrates from Mohammed bin Zakaria that in the realm of India there was
a king who had sway over large areas and populations! He was fond of all carnal
pleasures. He preferred the company of sycophants. He hated those who gave sound
advice. But, despite all these, he excelled in governance and control of the affairs of the
state. All his subjects were obedient to the last man. With power and pelf, his psyche was
flying high! He was fully engrossed with his world of sins and pleasures! The praises of