English book · Japan : A Model of Peace and Positivity

Japan : A Model of Peace and Positivity

English book, p. 87

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

THE LIFE OF PARADISE action, while the next world is for reaping the rewards of those actions. Man is free to act as he wishes on Earth, but this freedom is merely a test. He should recognize it as such and not revel in his power. Those who are not deluded by their temporary authority and never lose sight of their true position will be granted Paradise. Those who rebel based on their worldly power will abide in Hell. All real power in this world belongs to God alone. He is the Lord of all things, and no one can escape His control for an instant. Those who acknowledge this truth will submit to God willingly. They are the ones who are worthy of Paradise. Those who deny this fact and follow their impulses wherever they lead are offenders in God’s sight and will have no share in the blessings of the Hereafter. THE LIFE OF PARADISE This world offers fleeting pleasures, while the hereafter promises true, eternal joy. In paradise, everything will be of the highest standard, fulfilling every desire in a realm of lasting happiness. During my trip to Japan in December 1990, I met a gentleman. I mentioned that the current world is a temporary place, while the Hereafter is the realm of eternal residence. A person should strive to build their “Paradise” in the eternal world. He responded that humans become bored with comforts or pleasures after a short THE LIFE OF PARADISE

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