By Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
By
Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
Islâm,
as the rational religion and the complete way of life for the whole humanity,
offers a well-balanced way of life. It
guides us to strive hard to enjoy the material comfort and success in this world
and at the same time to develop our spiritual aspects of life in order to have
peace, happiness and attain ultimate success in the next world.
Allâh the Most High says in His Glorious Book:
“But
seek the wealth which Allâh has bestowed on you, the Home of the Hereafter, nor
forget your portion in this World. But do good, as Allâh has been good to you,
and seek not (occasions for) mischief in the land; for Allâh loves not those who do mischief.”
(28:77)
“And
when the prayer is finished, then may you disperse through the land, and seek of
the Bounty of Allâh: and remember Allâh frequently that you may prosper.”
(62:10)
As
part of Allâh’s divine guidance, we also read in the Qur’ân the following
brief but comprehensive supplication for a well-balanced life:
“Our
Rabb! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter.
And save us from the torment of the Fire!”
(2:201)
Likewise, Allâh’s Messenger r
teaches us to supplicate to Allâh for a well-balanced
life. The following authentic Ahâdîth
tell us:
‘Abdullâh bin
Jabir t
narrated that he heard Allâh’s Messenger
r
say: “There is an hour during the night in which no Muslim individual will ask
Allâh for good in this world and the next without His giving it to him; and
that applies to every night.” (Muslim
1654)
‘Abdullâh bin As-Sa’ib t narrated: “I heard Allâh’s Messenger r said “Say between the two corners, “O Allâh, bring us a blessing in this world and a blessing in the next and guard us from punishment of Hell.” (Abu Dawud 1887)
Abu Hurairah t narrated that the Prophet r said “Seventy angels have been put in charge of it (i.e. the Yamani corner), so if anyone says, 'O Allâh, I ask You for pardon and well-being in this world and the next; our Rabb, bring us a blessing in this world and a blessing in the next, and guard us from the punishment of Hell', they will say Ameen.” (Tirmidhi 2590 and Ibn Majah)
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