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Al Mujahadah The struggle against the soul
From an Nawawi's Riyadus-Saliheen with explanation by Muhammad Ibn Salih Uthaimeen.
In reality, a lot of time eludes us without our having benefited from it. Nor, do we bring benefit to others. And what's worse, we do not regret it until death is upon us. It is at this moment that the human being ardently desires to be given another opportunity - even if it's only an instant. [p.20]
The words, "strive for whatever benefits you," are general and comprehensive words. That is to say, make every effort to acquire all that is good, whether it's for your deen or your dunya." However, if a religious benefit and a worldly benefit conflict with one another, the religious advantage takes precedence." |