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The Inheritor
How many cities We have destroyed that lived in insolent in-
gratitude! There are their houses, never again inhabited after
them, except a little. It was We Who were their Heir. (Surat
al-Qasas, 28:58)

Throughout their lives, such people strive to accumulate more
wealth. Some people are so committed to this end that this goal
takes over their lives and leaves them no time to wonder why they
exist. However, there is one fact these people disregard:
Say: “Shall I inform you of the greatest losers in their ac-
tions? People whose efforts in the life of the world are mis-
guided while they suppose that they are doing good.”
(Surat al-Kahf, 18:103-04)
Indeed, until their last breath, they strive for a vain purpose. Yet
one day, at a totally unexpected moment, they will face the angels of
death. Wrapped in a simple shroud, these people, who were widely
admired because of their wealth, will be buried in the ground and
thus leave everything behind. All they can take with them into their
graves is their naked body, their fear, and their closeness to Allah.
Allah is the sole Inheritor of Earth, and His sincere servants are
made wealthy by His favor. As we mentioned above, all wealth, sta-
tus, and respect enjoyed in this world is temporary. Allah, Who
grants all of these blessings, takes each person’s soul whenever He
wills. The Qur’an reveals how each person will be brought before
Allah’s presence:
We give life and cause to die, and We are the Inheritor.

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