The Rich Also Cry: In The Jannah, We will Never Cry -By Olayinka Abdur-Razzaq

What is after this life is more suitable than this short enjoyment. No matter how years you live in this planet, a day is coming when the late will precede your name and the reality will appear to you. Whatever you may have in this life, there will surely be a day you cry. But in the Jannah, you will never cry. Reflect and chose your destination.

The ultimate goal of every Muslim is Paradise. As with all aspects of the Unseen, it can be only imagined through analogy, yet its realities are far beyond description in any human language. Allah (subhaanahu wa ta`aala) has prepared for His servants, “What no eye has seen and no ear has heard and has never occurred to a human heart.” [al-Bukhaari, Muslim and others.

This eternal home is not limited to what is described here of material and spiritual enjoyments, for it includes “all the soul has longed for” and finally, the greatest and most complete pleasure beyond all imagination – the presence and nearness of the Creator Himself.

Who are the inheritors of such blessing? Who are the souls worthy of such reward? It is common belief among Muslims today that anyone who professes “La Ilaha ill-Allah” and “Muhammadun Rasoolullah” will enter Paradise. Yet this testimony is more than a statement of the tongue. It is an oath, a commitment that must be fulfilled. It has conditions and requirements which affect all aspects of life. It concerns authority – what actually governs our behaviour and deeds.

The Arabs of Quraish who refused to pronounce this kalimah did so because they fully understood its implications. Yet Muslims repeat it today without a second thought, their actions and lifestyles bearing witness to something totally different. And they expect Paradise. What an illusion!

Jannah is for whoever meets Allah without ascribing anything to Him will enter Jannah. [Bukhari]

Moreover, whoever believes (has emaan) in Allah and His Messenger (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam), and establishes the prayer and fasts the month of Ramadan, it is incumbent upon Allah that He enters him in Jannah. [Bukhari]

Also, whoever builds a masjid seeking by it the Pleasure of Allah, Allah will build for him a similar place in Jannah. [Bukhari]

And Whoever prays the two cool prayers (Asr and Fajr) will enter Jannah. [Bukhari]

Whoever goes to the masjid (every) morning and in the afternoon (for the ongregational prayer), Allah will prepare for him an honorable place in Jannah with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon goings. [Bukhari]

Besides, whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his tongue and his private parts), I guarantee Jannah for him. [Bukhari]

Also, whoever prays 12 rakaat in the day and night, a house in Jannah will be built for him. [Muslim]. And lots more.

May Allah guide us to His right path and count us among dwellers of the Paradise. Today is another best day of week. Do the best of any acts of worship you can and keep your hope onto Him. Jannah will be your last destination, bi idhnillah.

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