Indeed the ultimate success in the eyes of a Muslim is attaining Jannah (Paradise). Although we believe in every aspect of the unseen, still, in the matter of describing paradise, there is so much that goes beyond our comprehension. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala ) has said: "He prepared for His servants what no eye has seen and no ear has heard" (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim). Who are the souls worthy of such blessing?
Today it is a common belief among us, Muslims that anyone who professes "la llaha illallah and Muhamadan Rassululah" will enter Jannah. No problem, but....this not just a mere statement.
It is an oath, a commitment with conditions and requirements concerning all the different aspects of life. Do we truly understand the implications of La Illaha Illalah Muhamadan Rassululah?
My guess is no. We repeat those words day in and day out without a second thought while our actions and lifestyles attest to the opposite. And we expect paradise!
Allah gave so many words of warning about being laid back in our way of life...Yet so many of us consider ourselves the inheritors of Jannah, while neglecting our duties to our Rabb and taking the opposite direction of the Sunnah of Rassululah (Sal Allahu Alayhi wa Salam). Even going as far as denying some of the laws that do not suit our desires. Our customs and traditions, materialism and man made social systems are now taking over what uniquely belongs to The Most Merciful One.
The blessing of Jannah is too great not to have pricey price tag. And that price is true faith shown by obeying Allah and His Messenger.
Allah the All Mighty says: "and whoever desires the hereafter and exerts the effort due to it while being a believer, those are the ones whose effort is appreciated." (Surah Al Israa 17:19)
We must return to the book of Allah and show our love for the Messenger (Sal Allahu Alayhi Wa Salam) in obedience and actions. We must find out what Allah asked us to be and strive in becoming it.
Those will be the winners of the race!
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