ONE LIFE, TWO RESPONSIBILITIES

on others (Bukhari). This shows that earning is not inferior; it is honourable when kept within limits. At the same time, material activity cannot be allowed to consume the whole of life. The Quran reminds us: “Seek the Hereafter through what God has given you, but do not forget your share of the world.” (28:77) This verse presents a complete philosophy of life: neither neglect of the world nor enslavement to it. Every person lives between two demands: the needs of his family and the demands of his true life purpose. If he chooses only one and ignores the other, imbalance results. Practical wisdom lies in allocating time consciously—some for earning, some for serving a higher cause. This balanced approach, one man, two missions, allows a person to live responsibly, grow spiritually, and succeed in the true sense: with a peaceful conscience and a meaningful life.  If you want to take, you should try to give. It is only in giving to others that we can have our share too. The Prophet Muhammad stated that it is better for a person to earn with his own hands than to depend on others (Bukhari).