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An extract from Tafsir Ibn Kathir of Surah 88 Al-Ghashiyah
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Yes, I think it is prison.
I don't see how this earth could be like hell, and never seen that hadeth.
Yes, I think it is prison.
I don't see how this earth could be like hell, and never seen that hadeth.
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Given that life is a God-given gift to us all, and he has provided us with physical bodies and five senses to experience this world, how much allowance does Islam make for 'physical enjoyment'?
Having to view life as a prison or even hell doesn't seem to do justice to God's precious gift!
I would say that life is wonderful - and it even gets better in the afterlife!
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Given that life is a God-given gift to us all, and he has provided us with physical bodies and five senses to experience this world, how much allowance does Islam make for 'physical enjoyment'?
Having to view life as a prison or even hell doesn't seem to do justice to God's precious gift!
I would say that life is wonderful - and it even gets better in the afterlife!
Peace
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Allaah has allowed us to dwell in this life and has created for us many things to enjoy, such as wealth, spouses, children etc. He has created all of this so we can reflect upon them, and also so we can enjoy them for a temporary amount of time. He has forbidden us from certain things which will be harmful to us, and/or also harmful to others.
We have a right to enjoy these blessings, but one shouldn't get too attatched to them because the person may prefer these over the life of the hereafter, which may lead them to give up their faith/salvation in order to get the temporary joys of this world.
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Given that life is a God-given gift to us all, and he has provided us with physical bodies and five senses to experience this world, how much allowance does Islam make for 'physical enjoyment'?
Having to view life as a prison or even hell doesn't seem to do justice to God's precious gift!
I would say that life is wonderful - and it even gets better in the afterlife!
Peace
Allaah has allowed us to dwell in this life and has created for us many things to enjoy, such as wealth, spouses, children etc. He has created all of this so we can reflect upon them, and also so we can enjoy them for a temporary amount of time. He has forbidden us from certain things which will be harmful to us, and/or also harmful to others.
We have a right to enjoy these blessings, but one shouldn't get too attatched to them because the person may prefer these over the life of the hereafter, which may lead them to give up their faith/salvation in order to get the temporary joys of this world.
The Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) said:
“The world is a prison for a believer and paradise for a disbeliever.”
(Mishkaat pg. 439; Me’raaj)
“The world is a prison for a believer and paradise for a disbeliever.”
(Mishkaat pg. 439; Me’raaj)
(1) Just as a prisoner is bound to the strict rules and regulations of the prison, similarly, a believer is bound to the strict rules and regulations of Shari’ah.
A prisoner regards the life out of prison having no restrictions as paradise. Similarly, a disbeliever in this world is out of prison (not adhering to the rules and regulations of Shari’ah). Therefore, his free life in this world is like paradise. However, the life of this prisoner (adhering to Shari’ah) is filled with peace and tranquillity as opposed to the free person (disbeliever) who life is filled with grief and agony.
(2) The world is a prison to the believer in comparison to the great rewards he will earn in the eternal hereafter. Similarly, the world is a paradise to a disbeliever in comparison to the eternal punishment of the hereafter.
http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/hadith.php?number=3
Allaah Almighty knows best.A prisoner regards the life out of prison having no restrictions as paradise. Similarly, a disbeliever in this world is out of prison (not adhering to the rules and regulations of Shari’ah). Therefore, his free life in this world is like paradise. However, the life of this prisoner (adhering to Shari’ah) is filled with peace and tranquillity as opposed to the free person (disbeliever) who life is filled with grief and agony.
(2) The world is a prison to the believer in comparison to the great rewards he will earn in the eternal hereafter. Similarly, the world is a paradise to a disbeliever in comparison to the eternal punishment of the hereafter.
http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/hadith.php?number=3
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Hey Glo , peace n all that lol
this worlds a simple place for tests and trials, we fail, we go hell, we pass we go heaven. As for the enjoyments then Allah has allowed us to have wives and children and eat of his fruits, his allowed us to drink and laugh. SubhanAllah, just the other day i was out wiv a few brothers at an islamic event and we had much fun Alhamdulillaah.
hope that helps in answering even though fi-sab has given a brilliant reply
Given that life is a God-given gift to us all, and he has provided us with physical bodies and five senses to experience this world, how much allowance does Islam make for 'physical enjoyment'?
Having to view life as a prison or even hell doesn't seem to do justice to God's precious gift!
I would say that life is wonderful - and it even gets better in the afterlife!
Peace
Hey Glo , peace n all that lol
this worlds a simple place for tests and trials, we fail, we go hell, we pass we go heaven. As for the enjoyments then Allah has allowed us to have wives and children and eat of his fruits, his allowed us to drink and laugh. SubhanAllah, just the other day i was out wiv a few brothers at an islamic event and we had much fun Alhamdulillaah.
hope that helps in answering even though fi-sab has given a brilliant reply
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Hi Glo.
In addition to the great replies already given, the key words in my reply was compared to. So compared to paradise, this world is like a prison. And of course it would be, when you consider that Allah swt has prepared for the believers 'what no eye has ever seen' etc. In earth we have so much restraints, but in paradise we can have whatever we want.
That doesnt mean that we have to feel like we are in a prison lol. But no one can deny that this life has hardships whereas paradise does not.
Having to view life as a prison or even hell doesn't seem to do justice to God's precious gift!
I would say that life is wonderful - and it even gets better in the afterlife!
Hi Glo.
In addition to the great replies already given, the key words in my reply was compared to. So compared to paradise, this world is like a prison. And of course it would be, when you consider that Allah swt has prepared for the believers 'what no eye has ever seen' etc. In earth we have so much restraints, but in paradise we can have whatever we want.
That doesnt mean that we have to feel like we are in a prison lol. But no one can deny that this life has hardships whereas paradise does not.