We believe that a true and comprehensive
understanding of Islam would not be possible without careful recognition of the
Prophetic Tradition and the Prophet's Household. And Allah is the Source of Strength.
Be Content With Allah's Administration
" The highest form of worship is to surrender to will of Allah and accept what ever He has destined for others, and whatever He has destined for you.
We touched the concept also in the proposition Toddler the Teacher 4, where comparisons with others is a toxic trait that takes away your peace and ruins your worship. Remember, Kabeel (Cain) killed Habeel (Abel) not because Kabeel's offering was rejected. Kabeel killed Habeel because Habeel's offering was accepted. The issue was more on acceptance of Habeels' offering rather than rejection of Kabeel's own.
It takes a while to believe that in Allah's distribution of wealth and sustenance, there is no unfairness, only wisdom that He understands.
The following verse from the Quran (20:131) gives the verdict in clear communication. That do not stretch your eyes after that with which We have provided different classes of them, (of) the splendor of this world's life, that We may thereby try them; and the sustenance (given) by your Lord is better and more abiding.
As Imam Ali (AS) has said, people often exhaust themselves pursuing wealth in the "courtyards of kings" while lasting wealth is found in contentment (with what one has). "
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