Page 58 - True Wisdom Described in the Qur'an

HOW IS THOUGHTLESSNESS

DEFINED IN THE QUR’AN?

s we have been explaining since the beginning of this
book, wisdom is earned by a person abiding entirely
A by his conscience, choosing to live his life in a way
that pleases Allah and is in accordance with the Qur’an, and as a
result reaching perfection of thought and conduct. Also, it is
comprehending the reason for his being and Allah’s infinite
power.
People who are not aware of these things are thoughtless.
Most people never imagine that the personalities they see on tel-
evision, their neighbours, university graduates, or successful
businessmen can be thoughtless. However, being thoughtless
means leading a life of ignorance, and because of this leading a
miserable and difficult life, when they can live a life by the
teachings of the Qur’an, which guides people to the best way of
living both in this world and the Hereafter. So it is possible for a
person to meet many thoughtless people around him.
In the Qur'an, Allah draws attention to the mistake people
make with regard to worldly life and ignorance, and calls upon
them to reflect on this and learn from it:
The life of the world is nothing but a game and a diver-
sion. The Hereafter is better for those who guard
against evil. So will you not use your reason? (Surat al-
An‘am: 32)
Anything you have been given is only the enjoyment
of the life of this world and its finery. What is with