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THE PAINS OF THE FALSE WORLD

As revealed by our Prophet (saas), the blessings in this
world are merely miniscule manifestations of the blessings of
Paradise. No matter how attractive, impressive and perma-
nent the blessings of the life of this world may appear, we
must never forget this important truth which lies behind
every single one of them. One must know that becoming ca-
ught up in the false adornments of this world—which itself is
but a mere deception—will lead to disappointment in this

world and a horrible fate in the next. At all times, one must
act in accordance with that knowledge.
Allah has promised that He will give "a good life" to tho-
se who seek the Here a f t e r. There, they will experience the
true life promised to them in the Qur'an. (Surat an-Nahl, 97)
On the other hand, there is a "dark and narrow life" for peop-
le in the life of this world:
[Allah said:] "But if anyone turns away from My remin -
d e r, his life will be a dark and narrow one and on the
Day of Resurrection We will gather him blind." (Surah
Ta Ha, 124)

Believers are aware of these truths revealed in the Qur'an.
They know that all that they experience within this world is
part of a test set for them by the Lord of the Worlds. For that
reason, they feel no great passion for the blessings of this
world, which at first glance appear to be so attractive. They
instead spend their whole lives in such a way as to attain the
H e reafter promised to them. They view Allah's approval as
their aim and attach only such value to the life of this world
as necessary. Their lives there f o re pass pleasantly and their

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