It's been awhile since I wrote something on here. And by that I mean, storytelling-wise. On this year Ramadhan, I feel like I shouldn't be saying too much of useless things that I would usually rant whenever I have the chance to. I want to make sure that every word I say meant something good to others especially something I am addressing to publicly like in this blog. 

Note: This little sharing isn't just directed to Muslims.

Let's take a character in this surah named Qarun as a reference. He is a low-level citizen but he makes a money out of rebelling on his people. Then he would show-off his wealth by saying that his knowledge is the reason for all that he has to make others jealous. In the Quran, it is stated that people who also seek for worldly pleasures admires his wealth, but NOT the knowledgeable ones. Qarun is stupid for not realising there is a whole generation of people that Allah destroyed for doing what he did. And due to his excessive pride, Allah made him get sucked by the land like how Firaun get drowned by the sea.

Ok hopefully what I am about to say won't offend anyone. But we Muslims for a fact know that Heaven is meant for us. Only our deeds will decide when can we enter Heaven; it could be right away or it could be that we needed to be 'cleaned' with the hellfire first. Non-muslims or those who turn away from the truth that the Prophet brings, better known in the Quran as Kafir, is meant to be forever in Hell. My point is the difference in favours among the Muslims and Kafir through our eyes. It is mentioned in the Quran that the Kafir will receive all the good things this world could offer. Everything that they ever wanted - wealth, positions, fame, look, etc. but surely, He is The Justice. This world wouldn't lasts. Their joyful life will end here in our mortal world, but Muslims we strive for a better Hereafter - this worth more than what we see in dunya now. So the next time you envy others, take a look back at yourself. What have we been doing to deserve the Heaven? 

Now, what I like in the surah is a phrase where Jews and Christians admitting that we are all born as Muslims (verse 53, surah al-Qasas). Allah has showed us guidance in this worldly life where Judgement Day will happen and that Hereafter exists through the words in Quran. He sent out Messengers and Prophets to teach and preach so that we don't get sidetracked, but many refuse to follow. Even generations before us. At the end of the day besides our faith, our deeds will also be taken into account. Thus, the two variables that differentiate you and me.

With that, may Allah accepts all our deeds and repentance. Assalammualaikum.

Dropping by,

Melynn.