Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
Delusive Grandeur
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DELUSIVE GRANDEUR
People usually take worldly success to be an
indication of success in the life to come. But they are
mistaken in this, for success in this life has nothing
to do with eternal success.
Worldly grandeur is no true grandeur at all. It is
just a means by which man is put to the test. Some
are happily placed in this world, while others are
not. But whatever the conditions of human
existence, all men are the same in that they are
being tested. A person’s position on earth is not an
indication of success or failure: it is just a test.
When one is raised in stature or in some way
honoured in this world, one would be mistaken if
one were then to look down on others, for all are
equal in the face of death. Death puts the whole
human race on one level. Then great are those
whom God sees fit to make great, and lowly are
those who are cast down by Him.
The world is a place of trial. Here man can pretend
to be great, but it will not be long before his real
position is exposed. On that day many who have
