As we all pass through life looking at people and materialistic things around us, We often tend to look at people above us and desire to be like them. But Islam advises us to look at those below us and feel content at what Allah has provided us. Listed below are some practical suggestions on achieving this contentment and repelling the greed of want of more.
It is said that a man complained about his old shoes until he saw a man who had no feet.
Greed for More: A Fact of Human Nature: Contentment is one of the most important prerequisites for happiness in life, and, unfortunately, many of us don’t have it. We have a good car that meets our needs, but we always want a nicer, more expensive one—a Mercedes or a Jaguar perhaps. We have a nice house, but we always want a bigger, fancier, more expensive one. More jewelry, fancier clothes, a boat. The list goes on. We always think about more rather than saying, “Alhamdulillah,” for what we already have.
Things that Lure us Out of Contentment:
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