Q 2: How can a Muslim understand the truth of the worldly life so that they would not (Part No. 24; Page No. 370) commit numerous sins and mistakes?

A: They should realize that the enjoyment of this worldly life is brief and that the Hereafter is better and more lasting. They should contemplate the examples given by Allah (Exalted be He) for this worldly life to be aware of the fact that it is only a temporary short passage in which the Muslims should be equipped with good deeds to avail them in the Hereafter. Allah (Exalted be He) says, And put forward to them the example of the life of this world: it is like the water (rain) which We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingles with it, and becomes fresh and green. But (later) it becomes dry and broken pieces, which the winds scatter. And Allâh is Able to do everything. Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world. But the good righteous deeds, that last, are better with your Lord for rewards and better in respect of hope. He (Exalted be He) also says, Know that the life of this world is only play and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children. (It is) as the likeness of vegetation after rain, thereof the growth is pleasing to the tiller; afterwards it dries up and you see it turning yellow; then it becomes straw. But in the Hereafter (there is) a severe torment (for the disbelievers - evil-doers), and (there is) Forgiveness from Allâh and (His) Good Pleasure (for the believers - good-doers). And the life of this world is only a deceiving enjoyment. Race with one another in hastening towards forgiveness from your Lord (Allâh), and Paradise the width whereof is as the width of the heaven and the earth, prepared for those who believe in Allâh and His Messengers. That is the Grace of Allâh which He bestows on whom He is pleased with. And Allâh is the Owner of Great Bounty. (Part No. 24; Page No. 371) Whoever realizes the truth of this world as described in the Ayahs (Qur'anic verses) mentioned above will not be deceived by it and will use it as a source of provision for the Hereafter, hoping that Allah would make them among the winners in it.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.