To live in a 3 bedroom house in the UK, a person has to work atleast 8 hours a day to pay for the mortgage/rent. Sometimes, that is not enough. Some people without a high paying job have to work 12 hours or more each day to live in such a house. So much work is required just to live in a tiny little house of this world!
On the other hand, the houses of Paradise are not made of 3 bedrooms. Rather, they are gigantic palaces made of the most precious jewels from the treasures of Allah. In this world, we are spending so much time and energy for the 3 bedroom house, where as we are doing so little to attain a grand palace and enjoy the bounties of Jannah.
May Allah (swt) giv us all the ability to REALISE and not FANTASISE and may He grant us all Paradise. Ameen
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..... In this world, we are spending so much time and energy for the 3 bedroom house, where as we are doing so little to attain a grand palace and enjoy the bounties of Jannah................
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For a peaceful follower of the Messenger saw, there is no difference between "this worldly" and the "other worldly" struggle.
Be the most truthful, trustworthy, and tolerant. Then go out and work the heck out for 18 hours. Learn Science, Maths and appreciate arts. Be the most successful Pak in the UK. Then leave it upto Allah for your rewards. He indeed is the most benevolent, the most merciful.
p.s. Try to avoid too much discussion about Jannah business. None of us know how that aspect will be dealt by Allah. Because Allah knows what's in our hearts.
