بسم الله
Looking around us and asking: Why do we live in the first place? What ‘are’ we doing here? One gets to some very obvious answers, found all around him… We live to enjoy ourselves; to eat, drink, travel, watch, talk, play… Yeah! We live for this!! But do we achieve enjoyment; the contentment inside?
This is the point where materialistic solutions end, and a Momen looks up to find the answers. “But how will I get to You? I live in a jungle of impurities, and sins. It’s darkness all around me? How will I find the way to You? And even if I do Your enemies, Satan and the most dangerous one, my ‘self’; they won’t let me break these chains and fly to You….”
In today’s world of materialistic labyrinths, it is no doubt difficult to find fresh air of spirituality and holiness to inhale into our souls. And as the days pass by, it becomes more and more difficult ‘cause distractions get closer and closer and a Momen would utter these words. It’s a sign that he is looking for something and is not satisfied with the current state; the current formulae of life, fed by the materialistic cultures do not answer the thirst of his soul…
On the other hand, he is continuously informed about how a real Momen, a believer, should be. And he feels lost! What can he do? How can he fight the urge and attraction, and keep to the right path? “So where are You? Where is Your help?” He asks with tears in his eyes and his palms spread as he begs for a few drops of rain, a new ray of light…
“I am never away!! It’s me who is looking for his creation who is lost in the world. I am close to you, but you have run away from me. If you want help I will. I have already sent down my help, my troops, my signs, my shelters which are available for all those who want to travel towards me…”
وَ الَّذِينَ جَاهَدُواْ فِينَا لَنهَدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا (سوره العنکبوت آیه ۶۹)
“And those who strive hard for us, We will most certainly guide them to Our ways”
Therefore, though difficult, but a seeker should never feel disappointed as he has not been ignored and the help is available and one can find it all around himself.
In this series of posts, Insha Allah we will try to discuss some of the things readily and easily available, for those who want to get closer to the only Owner and Manager of this universe… Unlike others, we will try to focus on those subjects that we find in the basic religious sources, and not personal ideas and conceptions… Needless to stress I would certainly welcome any comments, feedback or discussions regarding these topics.
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