The Trial of the Family

THE TRIAL OF THE FAMILY worsened to the point where it seems all-pervasive. The root cause of this weakness is an excessive attachment to one’s family. Outwardly, people may mention God and Islam, but their love is solely reserved for their immediate family. Their preoccupation revolves around their family’s well-being, and they dedicate their time, wealth, and resources exclusively to their kin. However, upon death, they will face a compulsory detachment. When they meet God, they will find themselves empty-handed. This deprivation is undoubtedly the most significant loss. As per the Hadith, it equates to sacrificing one’s hereafter to build the world of others. (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith No. 3966) Moreover, even those family members who received everything from a person become so estranged after death that they never reunite. THE TRIAL OF THE FAMILY