Do you know anybody who buy a lottery in Pakistan? Most people like the idea of having money spill out of a price bond into their pockets, but that’s not likely to happen.
Even though most of us don’t buy price bonds or lottery and some of us don’t have a high paying job, we are rich because we possess a treasure greater than money. It provides great joy, it helps me get to heaven, and it can change my life on earth. It’s free and available to anyone. It’s a love letter that touches our heart and written by the all-powerful creator of the world. It’s the Holy Quran.
If Allah suddenly appeared before us and wanted to chat, wouldn't we drop everything and pay close attention to what He had to say? Yet, we have a written message from Him and many of us ignore it. We would get excited about meeting the president, famous athletes, or movie stars. Why don't we show the same enthusiasm and awe when we encounter the highest power in the universe through His written words?
Is our Quran hidden away on a shelf? Do we even own one?
Do we appreciate the treasure that’s sitting on our cupboard collecting dust? Do we take advantage of our freedom to study the wisdom contained in this book?
I don’t need to buy a price bond or lottery for riches. The greatest treasure in this world is available to me wherever I am. It may be as close as my corner bookshelf.