“…those [among them] who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteousness – will have their reward with their Lord…” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 62.
This part of the verse is connected to another verse found in chapter 27 An Naml, verse 36:
“So when they came to Solomon, he said, “Do you provide me with wealth? But what Allah has given me is better than what He has given you. Rather, it is you who rejoice in your gift.”
This is when a queen who was invited to accept faith by the Holy Prophet Suleiman, peace be upon him, sent him worldly gifts in order to test his character. Muslims should understand the importance of not compromising on their faith for the sake of worldly blessings. Whatever they gain from doing so will eventually become a burden and a curse for them in both worlds. Instead, they should follow in the footsteps of the Holy Prophet Suleiman, peace be upon him, by remaining firm on their faith and values. If they do this they will be granted the same eternal success the Holy Prophet Suleiman, peace be upon him, was granted.
In addition, a muslim should understand that striving in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, and the blessings associated with it will always be greater than any worldly blessing. In fact, this is what the Holy Prophet Suleiman, peace be upon him, was referring to when he rejected the queen’s gifts. Religious blessings are always flawless and lasting whereas worldly blessings will always have some sort of difficulty attached to it and they are temporary in nature. When one strives in fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and faces destiny with patience Allah, the Exalted, grants them something which the entire mankind irrespective of their faith strives night and day for namely, contentment and peace of mind. This is the ultimate goal of all people even if they have smaller aims and goals such as travelling the world. It is why the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2373, that true richness does not lie with wealth but being content with life. It is why rich worldly people do not find true peace of mind and why a poorer muslim who strives in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, does. Chapter 13 Ar Ra’d, verse 28:
“…Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured.”
There is nothing wrong with seeking lawful wealth while avoiding excessiveness but muslims should understand that Allah, the Exalted, did not place peace of mind with it.
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