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3391 The good things of this life have their uses and serve their convenience. But they are fleeting and their value is
infinitely lower than that of Truth and Justice and Spiritual Well-being, the gifts which come as it were from Allah. No
wise soul will be absorbed in the one and neglect the other, or will hesitate for a moment if it comes to be a choice
between them. (28.60)
28:77 - "But seek with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee the Home of the Hereafter
nor forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good as Allah has been good to thee and seek
not (occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief." 3407
3407 That is, 'spend your wealth in charity and good works. It is Allah Who has given it to you, and you should spend it in
Allah's cause. Nor should you forget the legitimate needs of this life, as misers do, and most people become misers
who think too exclusively of their wealth'. If wealth is not used properly, there are three evils that follow: (1) its
possessor may be a miser and forget all claims due to himself and those about him; (2) he may forget the higher
needs of the poor and needy, or the good causes which require support; and (3) he may even misspend on occasions
and cause a great deal of harm and mischief. Apparently Qarun had all three vices. (28.77)
32:12 - If only thou couldst see when the guilty ones will bend low their heads before their Lord
(saying:) "Our Lord! We have seen and we have heard: now then send us back (to the world):
we will work righteousness: for we do indeed (now) believe." 3643
3643 In life on the new plane, there will be no room for deception or self-deception. The most hardened sinner will see the
truth and the justice of the Day of Account. He will wish he could be sent back, but it will be too late. The world as we
know it will have already passed away. (32.12)
40:43 - "Without doubt ye do call me to one who is not fit to be called to whether in this world or in
the Hereafter; our Return will be to Allah; and the Transgressors will be Companions of the
Fire! 4416
4416 Faith is not content with its own inner vision and conviction. It can give ample arguments. Three are mentioned here:
(1) nothing but Allah is worthy of worship, either in this world of sense or in the next world; (2) our Return will be to
Allah, the Eternal Reality; and (3) the worship of Falsehood must necessarily lead to the Penalty of Falsehood, unless
Allah's Mercy intervenes and forgives on our sincere repentance. (40.43)
42:20 - To any that desires the tilth of the Hereafter We give increase in his tilth; and to any that
desires the tilth of this world We grant somewhat thereof but he has no share or lot in the
Hereafter. 4555
4555 The parable is from the efforts of the husbandman, who ploughs and prepares the soil, sows the seed, weeds in due
season, and reaps the harvest, You reap as you sow. But Allah will add manifold advantages for spiritual tilth. To
those who are only engrossed in the vanities of this world, something may accrue in this world, but the next world is
closed to them. (42.20)
43:32 - Is it they who would portion out the Mercy of thy Lord? It is We Who portion out between
them their livelihood in the life of this world: and We raise some of them above others in ranks
so that some may command work from others. But the Mercy of thy Lord is better than the
(wealth) which they amass. 4635
4635 That is, spiritual gifts, those connected with Revelation. What audacity or folly in them to claim to divide or distribute
them among themselves? They may think they are distributing the good things of this world among themselves. In a
sense that may be true, even here, their own power and initiative are very limited. Even here it is Allah's Will on which
all depends. In His wisdom Allah allows some to grow in power or riches, and command work from others, and various
relative gradations are established. Men scramble for these good things of this world, but they are of no value
compared to the spiritual gifts. (43.32)
45:35 - "This because ye used to take the Signs of Allah in jest and the life of the world deceived
you." (From) the Day therefore they shall not be taken out thence nor shall they be received
into Grace. 4772
4772 It is implied that 'you deliberately allowed yourselves to be deceived by the vanities of this world', or 'that you put
yourselves into a position where you were deceived, for you were expressly warned against Evil.' (45.35)
47:36 - The life of this world is but play and amusement: and if ye believe land guard against evil
He will grant you your recompense and will not ask you (to give up) your possessions. 48604861
4860 Cf. vi. 32, and n. 855; and xxix. 64, and n. 3497. Amusement and play are not bad things in themselves. As
preparations for the more serious life, they have their value. But if we concentrate on them, and neglect the business
of life, we cannot prosper. So we must use our life in this world as a preparation for the next life. (47.36)
4861 Complete self-sacrifice, if voluntarily offered, has a meaning: it means that the person's devotion is exclusively and
completely for the Cause. But no law or rule can demand it. And a mere offer to kill yourself has no meaning. You
should be ready to take risks to your life in fighting for the Cause, but you should aim at life, not death. If you live, you
should be ready to place your substance and your acquisitions at the disposal of the Cause. But it is not reasonable to
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