In Soorah al-Kahf there is a story of two men. This
story is commonly known as the story of the
‘Owner of The Garden’. In it is a
narrative. The owner of the garden said to his impoverished friend:
“I am more than you in wealth and stronger in
respect of men.” [al-Kahf 18:34]
This was his minsdet but what was his end? Where and
how was he punished?
“So his fruits were encircled (with ruin). And he
remained clapping his hands with sorrow over what he had spent upon it, while
it was all destroyed on its trellises, he could only say: "Would I had
ascribed no partners to my Lord!"” [al-Kahf 18:42]
This man was punished in the Dunyaa and not the
Aakhirah, and in this is a lesson. He had the most advanced of gardens, similar
to many who have the most advanced technology in their business and factories.
His revenue was a plenty and his business was highly profitable. He spent on
his business with pomp and arrogance, buying the most advanced of technologies
with the highest of prices so that he can boast the most successful business.
His life full of luxuries and riches, yet, he was punished.
But the question is why? Why was this man punished?
The answer is simple, he neglected the right(s) of Allaah in his wealth. As a result, Allaah Punished him with the very thing that he had pride in. He was destroyed by his own to hands.
But the question is why? Why was this man punished?
The answer is simple, he neglected the right(s) of Allaah in his wealth. As a result, Allaah Punished him with the very thing that he had pride in. He was destroyed by his own to hands.
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