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Your portion from this world. Don't forget it!

Mufti Menk

Muslim Central

Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Islam

4.83.1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2021

⏱️ 2 minutes

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Allah is asking you for very little. Allah says, use it. Use it to earn your paradise.

0:16.0

And because Allah still wants you to enjoy his favours upon you on earth,

0:23.7

He tells you, wa la taas, and now see, bakami na dunya, and don't ever forget your portion from this world.

0:35.7

Which means, like a balance, don't be so much on the right that you don't spend what Allah gave you,

0:45.7

and don't be so much on the left that you're not interested in this world at all.

0:50.7

We put you on earth, you have family, you have children, you have those around you,

0:55.7

you need to spend time with them, some quality time. At times you may want to go out on a holiday.

1:01.7

It's not wrong on condition that you did your salah and you ate halal food,

1:05.7

and you did not participate in that which was displeasing to Allah. You see the point? Subhan Allah.

1:10.7

So Allah says, don't forget your portion of this world.

1:15.7

But remember, it's just a little portion. Be kind to people. Make people feel welcome,

1:20.7

and Allah will welcome you on the day of judgment.

1:23.7

Give that warmth to others, and Allah will give you the warmth on the day of judgment.

1:28.7

You'll be recognized by the angels.

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