In Islam, success is a multifaceted concept that encompasses both worldly and spiritual dimensions. While worldly success, such as achieving one's goals, financial stability, and career accomplishments, is valued, it is not the ultimate measure of success in Islam. Islamic teachings emphasize the importance of seeking success in both this life and the Hereafter.
Here are some key aspects of success in Islam:
- Faith and Worship
- Good Deeds and Morality
- Seeking Knowledge
- Striving for Excellence
- Contentment and Trust in Allah
Both Humans and Jinns were given free will by Allah. Free will to submit to one God, Allah, or to reject His authority and His role as our provider.
When Satan criticized Allah for favoring Adam and making the claim that Adam's offspring would rule the planet and be regarded as the best creation (Ashraful Makhlukat), Satan was unable to agree with Allah and, as is well known, displayed his arrogance by claiming that he disagreed with Allah and wanted to destroy Adam's offspring. Then Allah accepted his challenge and declared that he is the cursed Satan and has lost Allah's favor.
Quran 15:39-40
[For Iblees] said, "My Lord, because You have made me err, I will surely make [disobedience] attractive to them on earth, and I will mislead them all, except Your chosen servants among them."
Quran 38:84-85
(Allâh) said: "The Truth is,— and the Truth I say, — (84)
That I will fill Hell with you [Iblîs (Satan)] and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together." (85)
Allah also suggests-
Quran 2:208
O you who believe! Enter perfectly in Islam (by obeying all the rules and regulations of the Islamic religion) and follow not the footsteps of Shaitan (Satan).
Since the first day when Satan challenged Allah, as previously indicated, Allah has been teaching us that He is the Provider. All things and all power are Allah's, as suggested by the 99 names of Allah (the Beneficent, the Source of Peace, All Mighty, the Supreme, the Maker, the Provider, the Giver of Life etc.).
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"innal quwwata lillahi jamia" (Quran al-baqarah 2:165)
All power belongs to Allah.
"La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah"
There is no power and no strength except with Allah
Free will actually present us with two options. Either bow down to Allah, or reject him. People who deny Allah are referred to as greedy (arrogance, ego, envy). We enjoy competing, and research indicates that persons with a competitive temperament possess the aforementioned traits.
While that's true, what is the probability of Success for being positive or negative?
Only 1% of people believe they are successful in getting the satisfaction that they may harm others, much like Satan, and they are negative potential practitioners.
On the other hand (for 99%), as the 99 names of Allah imply, all other skills and capacities belong to Allah, and the only thing we can do is beg Him or Pray to Him for assistance in fulfilling our role as a provider.
In summary, it is crucial to understand that success in Islam is not determined exclusively by financial goods or external accomplishments. According to Islamic beliefs, a balanced way of life, strong moral character, and spiritual well-being are all essential components of true success.
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