Page 98 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

SIGNS OF THE END TIMES IN SURAT AL-KAHF

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at things from such a perspective and acting accordingly leads to forgetting
Allah's infinite power and rule, and to associating oneself with Him.
The right attitude is to know that Allah is the true owner of all wealth, to
acknowledge that He is the sole governor of all that exists, and to be aware
that He can remove the wealth that He gives at any time. One should not
look at rich people in terms of whether they are rich or poor, but as servants
of Allah to whom He has given wealth. For instance, if such people's fami-
lies regard them as the true owners of their wealth, if all of their hopes rest
on that person so that they forget that Allah is the Lord of all wealth and do
not remind them of this reality, then their attitude would be truly mis-
guided. Likewise, the employees of such people should not forget that
Allah provides food, drink, and shelter. It would be a grave mistake to for-
get Allah and to consider one's employer as an independent power capable
of many things. The Qur'an reveals the truth of such matters, as follows:
Instead of Allah, you worship only idols. You are inventing a lie.
Those you worship besides Allah have no power to provide for
you. So seek your provision from Allah, and worship Him and give
thanks to Him. It is to Him you will be returned. (Surat al-
`Ankabut, 17)
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