Seeking the Hereafter –
After the Battle of Badr, some of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, disputed over the spoils of war, as some of them collected it, others pursued the non-Muslim soldiers to ensure they did not return and others remained guarding the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, from a surprise attack. This dispute led to Allah, the Exalted, entrusting all of it to His Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Chapter 8 Al Anfal, verse 1:
“They ask you, [Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him], about the bounties [of war]. Say, “The bounties is for Allah and the Messenger.” So fear Allah and amend that which is between you and obey Allah and His Messenger, if you should be believers.”
The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in turn divided it up equally between the soldiers. This has been discussed in Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Volume 4, Page 253 and in Sirat Ibn Hisham, Page 134.
Generally speaking, this verse encouraged the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to focus on sincerely obeying Allah, the Exalted, and the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, instead of focusing on worldly gain. Though it is important to note, gaining spoils was always seen as a bonus for them and gaining it was never their primary aim. Their intention was always to fight in order to please Allah, the Exalted. If they were only interested in spoils of war, it did not make sense to fight on the side of the Muslim army in any of their battles, as they were often outnumbered and outmatched in terms of power and weaponry. The dispute that arose was after the battle was concluded and the bonus of gaining spoils was granted to them.
It is important for Muslims to recognize why their worship Allah, the Exalted, as this reason can be a cause for an increase in obedience to Allah, the Exalted, or in some cases it can lead to disobedience. When one worships Allah, the Exalted, in order to gain lawful worldly things from Him they run the risk of becoming disobedient to Him. This type of person has been mentioned in the Holy Quran. Chapter 22 Al Hajj, verse 11:
“And of the people is he who worships Allah on an edge. If he is touched by good, he is reassured by it; but if he is struck by trial, he turns on his face [to disobedience]. He has lost [this] world and the Hereafter. That is what is the manifest loss.”
As they obey Allah, the Exalted, in order to receive worldly blessings the moment they fail to receive them or encounter a difficulty they often become angered which turns them away from the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. These people often obey and disobey Allah, the Exalted, according to the situation they are facing which in reality contradicts true servanthood to Allah, the Exalted.
Even though, desiring lawful worldly things from Allah, the Exalted, is acceptable in Islam yet, if one persists with this attitude they may become like those mentioned in this verse. It is far better to worship Allah, the Exalted, in order to be saved in the hereafter and obtain Paradise. This person is unlikely to alter their behaviour when encountering difficulties. But the highest and best reason is to obey Allah, the Exalted, simply because He is their Lord and the Lord of the universe. This Muslim, if sincere, will remain steadfast in all situations and through this obedience they will be granted both worldly and religious blessings which outstrip the worldly blessings the first type of person would ever receive.
To conclude, it is important for Muslims to reflect on their intention and if necessary correct it so that it encourages them to remain firm on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience, in all situations.
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