Life and Preparation of its Tests:

1. Introduction:       A philosopher writes in his book that one day he was traveling with his friend, when the car stopped at a red light and a beggar came towards his friend. He lowered his window glass and gave him Rs.100/- (US$1.0), when the beggar left the scene, the philosopher writes that he told his friend that he (beggar) did not deserve. The philosopher continues writing that my friend questioned me, ‘do we deserve’?
2. Are We Carrying A Realistic Approach?          We all may have tendency to criticize others but we seldom give cursory glance on our own personality and character. Although, we see the order of this world on a daily basis and we are reminded of facts quite regularly, but perhaps we think that trouble is made for others, while we are smart enough to outclass everything.
3. Do We Take it for Granted?            We believe that successes are achieved, because of our intelligence and shrewdness, while failures are due to others peoples’ fault.
4. What is Success?           We regard; being born in a noble family, going to an ivy-league, running a company of our own or working for a renowned corporate etc, as success. Or in short, we have developed criteria that success is; wealth, physical appearance, authority, family etc.
5. Are We Mistaken?                  Brothers & sisters, we are only being misled by these attractive worldly things, which definitely can give us happiness, but for a limited period of time, as the scenario may very quickly change.
6. Then, What’s Long Lasting?           If we lead our lives, as per Quran & Sunnah, follow the straight path and think or do something for humanity, then we can find tranquility, which will be everlasting.
7. When Do We Pass A Test?             While achieving the aforementioned goals, we come across challenges and when we make a struggle, whilst being on the straight path, that is when we actually pass a test.

Allah SWT knows best.