Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
The Inevitable Fate of Man
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THE INEVITABLE FATE OF MAN
The poor are aggrieved by their lowly conditions of
living. They eye the rich with envy, not realizing
that wealth creates even more problems than
poverty. Important figures may appear to command
substantial popular support, but in private they
have no peace of mind. They are so restless that
they cannot sleep at night without the help of
sleeping pills. Everyone is beset by problems in this
world, though the nature of these problems differs
from person to person.
However much happiness one obtains in this life, it
can only last for a short time. Death will spare no
one. When it comes, wealth and power will be of no
avail. Some die walking on the streets, others die
while travelling in aeroplanes. Some die in shacks,
others in palaces. Death shows no mercy. It is an
inevitable fate which everyone has to face.
Death reminds one to look beyond the present, and
to seek success beyond this ephemeral world. Those
who fail to learn will soon be deprived of the
temporary pleasure which they enjoy in this world.
