July 5th, 2011 @ admin // No Comments
AGING FROM THE ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
In advanced age, God lets a tire of life and a yearning for quiet grow within man. This spiritual state helps those who have the ieman to part and “move” to Janna. In this chapter of life, God allows man to feel the transient nature of this carnal life, and enhances the pursuit of eternal joy in the Afterlife. This spiritual state “translates” for human the meanings of this Life in this world which is as a divine book. This book, with its letters and words, points to the characteristics of its Creator and “tells” man: * “I (this life) am the soil for the Afterlife. Occupy yourself with cultivation and do not pick the blossoms, for you will harvest their fruit in the Afterlife.”* “What you see here are mirrors that reflect the name and characteristics of God. Become acquainted with Him through them and focus on Him, for mirrors are fragile.”
* “You are an honored guest in this house, enjoy the hospitality, behave properly, observe the house rules and do not look behind you when you take your leave.” “And the life of this world is nothing but play and amusement. But far better is the house in the Afterlife for those who are pious.”
The Quran, 6: 32 “Verily! We have made that which is on Earth as an adornment for it, in order that We may test them (mankind) – as to which of them are best in deeds.
And verily! We shall make all that is on it (the Earth) a bare dry soil (without growth or foliage).”
The Quran, 18: 7-8
